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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, with koala spotting in the Great Otway National Park.
Private day tour from Melbourne
Private Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Tours
Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, then SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Healesville Sanctuary or Rayner's Orchard.
Tour Overview
About 90 minutes from Melbourne, the Puffing Billy narrow-gauge railway winds through the fern gullies and towering forest of the Dandenong Ranges. Add the views from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, or swap in Rayner's Orchard.
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Departs
- 8:30am
- Returns
- about 5:30pm
- Pick-up
- Within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD
What's included
- Puffing Billy steam train tickets
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Healesville Sanctuary or Rayner's Orchard entry, subject to availability
- Bottled water and toll roads
- Family-friendly professional driver-guide with a Working with Children Check
- Premium private transport
- Licensed tour operator, fully insured
Not included
- Lunch, coffee and other personal expenses
- Entries not listed above; some optional activities are paid on the spot
Questions about this tour
- Is the Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Sanctuary tour private?
- Yes. Only your group is on board, so you travel at your own pace with your own driver-guide. We don't run shared or join-in tours.
- How do I book the private Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Sanctuary tour?
- Select Book now, then choose your date and group size on our secure booking page. For a custom itinerary or a different pick-up, send us an enquiry and we'll arrange it.
- Where and when do you pick us up?
- Pick-up is anywhere within 5 km of the Melbourne CBD, departing at 8:30am and returning about 5:30pm. The tour runs for 9 hours.
- Can we cancel or change the booking?
- Cancel more than 48 hours before pick-up for a full refund. Cancellations 24 to 48 hours before pick-up get a 50% refund, and within 24 hours the fare isn't refundable.
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