Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPuffing Billy Steam Train, Yarra Valley and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour
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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Product code: 2230M15
Enjoy a day tour in the Victorian countryside just outside of Melbourne. Start your tour chugging along on the Puffing Billy Steam Train through the cool fern gullies and rolling countryside of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Then experience the beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards of the Yarra Valley and visit Healesville Sanctuary and its 200 species of native Australian wildlife.
Australia's most renowned steam train, Puffing Billy, winds its way through lush ferns and towering timbers. Victoria's wine region unfolds beyond the mountains, offering great wine and cuisine. Nestled in the foothills is Healesville Sanctuary where you can stroll amongst koalas, kangaroos, platypus, kookaburras, dingoes and more.
Your tour includes the following highlights:
- Enjoy the lush ferns and dense forests of the nearby Dandenong Ranges
- Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest is home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras, look out for these native birds
- Enjoy a traditional morning tea of Aussie billy tea, lamingtons and vegemite crackers
- Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway
- Tour the Yarra Valley's beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards
- Enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch at Fergusson Winery while sampling some local wines
- Relax as you sample superb regional wines and take in the stunning views of the vineyard
- Visit Healesville Sanctuary, home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles
- Wander among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bushland setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary
- Get up-close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and much more
- Witness the amazing and exciting Eagles Fly demonstration within the sanctuary
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- Ride the restored Puffy Billy steam train and see native Australian wildlife at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary on this full-day tour from Melbourne
- Get up-close to over 200 species of Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, emus and wombats at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wine tasting at Fergusson Winery
- Enjoy a spit roast lunch at the Fergusson Winery (if option is selected at time of booking)
- Informative and friendly guide
- Includes hotel pickup and drop off
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Tour options:
Crimson Rosellas and their fantastic colors
Tour departs from selected Melbourne hotels
OR
Federation Square Departure Time:
- 8:20am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Puffing Billy Steam Train ride
- Admission to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
- Live commentary on board
- Wine tasting at Fergusson Winery
- Spit Roast Lunch at Fergusson Winery (if option selected at time of booking)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
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