Puffing Billy Railway & Rainforest Tour - Full Day
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Step back in time and into nature on an unforgettable day aboard the Puffing Billy Railway. Your journey begins with return transport from Melbourne in a comfortable, modern bus, taking you to the Grants Picnic Ground in the Dandenong Ranges. Here, you’ll enjoy a self-guided walk along rainforest trails, spotting native wildlife and taking time to soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
Next, hop aboard Puffing Billy at Belgrave Station. Settle into the open carriages, where you can dangle your feet over the side and feel the fresh breeze. Wind through mountain ash trees, cross wooden trestle bridges, and take in views of the rainforest on this scenic one-hour ride. Your final stop is Lakeside Station, where you can stroll along the lakeshore, browse the Lakeside Hall, or purchase lunch at the café. With a friendly, informative guide by your side and the charm of this old steam train, this tour blends history and nature into one magical Melbourne day trip.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transport from Melbourne in a modern bus
- Grants Picnic Reserve self-guided walk
- One-hour train journey on Puffing Billy
- Friendly and informative guide
- Lunch, coffee, tea, and other beverages are available for purchase on the day at a local cafe.
- Available daily at 8am
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is approximately six hours in duration.
- This experience includes return transfers from outside the Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- All-weather warm clothing and a windproof jacket
- Assistance dogs are permitted on the train
- Children 15 years and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult
- Infants under the age of one year old travel free when not occupying a seat on excursion trains
- Passengers are required to retain their booking confirmation and/or tickets, as they may be asked to present them at any time during their travel
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
