Puffing Billy Tour: Scenic Train & Rainforest

Embark on a thrilling Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne. Explore lush trails, ride iconic trains, and create timeless memories in nature.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grants Picnic Ground - Experience the beauty of native birdlife and peaceful rainforest paths at Grants Picnic Ground, a tranquil retreat in the Dandenong Ranges. This includes travel time from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges.
  • Puffing Billy Railway - Embark on Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station, a historic steam train that transports you…
What's Included
  • 1 hour train journey on Puffing Billy
  • Return transfers to/from Melbourne in modern vehicle
  • Friendly & informative guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable escape from Melbourne with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Start your adventure at Grants Picnic Ground, where you can enjoy the company of native birds and peaceful rainforest paths. Next, hop on the famous Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and experience the excitement of dangling your legs over open carriages…

Location
Mail Exchange Hotel
Bourke Street
Please wait at the bus stop outside the Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_s
Sep 3, 2025
This excursion was a... - This excursion was a great and beautiful experience. Definitely worth it. I’m a travel advisor and took the excursion as part of learning about what Melbourne has to offer. I’m creating a 7 day itinerary for my clients. Anyone can email me for questions. [email protected]
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H9312ygjw
Aug 29, 2025
So nice trip!!! - We have a really great time with Matt.He is a really nice guy.Matt told us a lot of creatures about the national park.This trip was so interesting.I really love it!
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V4608jpwilliamb
Aug 22, 2025
Brilliant Puffing Billy Experience - Our guide Matt did a brilliant job. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly to all. A real professional. The Puffing Billy experience is excellent. Great fun for all generations and very memorable. Wonderful to sample this iconic experience of Australian culture.
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Aaron_p
Aug 19, 2025
A must do experience - Wow, what an experience. No where in Australia can you hang your legs out and enjoy a steam train ride., smiles all round. Michael our tour guide was perfect, patient, professional and friendly. You will get a great view either side you sit on. The only negative was a train guard Bernadette who we found rude in her delivery of safety rules. Particularly to a family with young children. Not cool. But this is still a must do.
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Eugenia_n
Jul 30, 2025
Friendly tour guide - Gina was very nice and ensured we had the best seats on the train. Also she shared a lot of activities we can do in Melbourne!
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Heimy_m
Jul 25, 2025
An experienced of a lifetime - Such a great once in a lifetime experience! The volunteers are knowledgeable of the history and are passionate about the trains. The train itself is well maintained and the history is well preserved. 10/10 recommend!
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Valerie_h
Jul 24, 2025
Train ride - The rainforest part was a bit short but overall loved the train ride and Stuart was so wonderful, nice and kept us safe!
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Alison_s
Jul 21, 2025
Excellent tour - Michael was an excellent guide & driver. This was an excellent tour. Such a great experience. Thank you.
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Coralie_v
Jul 15, 2025
Super friendly guide, I... - Super friendly guide, I had an amazing experience and I highly recommend this tour, especially to fellow solo backpackers!
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Joe_p
Aug 26, 2025
Feeling ripped off - Booked the Puffing Billy train tickets including a bus trip to and from Melbourne, my wife came down with a severe stomach bug the night before we travelled tried to postpone till next day not cancel just moved to the following day was not allowed because of their 24 hour cancellation policy remembering I didn’t want to cancel but postponed, i received a call mid morning saying that we could travel but would cost us an extra 50% of the $388.00 of the money we had already paid when we booked I would have paid but not that much quite pissed off about the whole episode I don’t rate them highly at all
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From $112
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).