Puffing Billy Half Day Steam Train Tour
- Travel with Go West Tours, one of Melbourne's most trusted day tour operators, with 25+ years of experience
- Enjoy upgraded vehicle seating, a major comfort difference on your journey to the Dandenong Ranges
- Be guided by carefully selected local experts who bring the history, heritage and stories of Puffing Billy to life
- Ride aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the spectacular forests of the Dandenong Ranges
- Explore the modern Lakeside Visitor Centre and picturesque Emerald Lake Park
What to expect
Puffing Billy is one of Australia's most beloved heritage railways, offering a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the charm of steam travel through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
Go West Tours is designed for travellers who value comfort, quality and a well-paced experience. With over 25 years of experience, exceptional local guides, upgraded vehicle seating and seamless operations, this tour provides a more comfortable, reliable and memorable way to experience this Victorian icon.
Enjoy time at historic Belgrave Station before boarding the famous steam train, crossing the iconic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge and travelling through towering forests to Lakeside, where you can relax and explore the scenic surrounds of Emerald Lake Park.













Reviews
Wonderful and fruitful trip! Enjoying every bits and moments for this short tour on Puffing Billy Steam Train tour. Friendly staffs made our journey so comforting and pleasant. Kudos to Jacqui and Matt, both were very professional and passionate with their service! Well done!
Had an amazing time and Jules, ben 1 & 2 were so helpful, easy going and great with photo taking. Entertaining the whole group throughout the journey and sang along in the van. One of the best guides I've met. Thank yuu for the memorable tour.
puffing billy is a must when visiting melbourne! old and vintage type of train we loved it and will definitely recommend
we love the piffing billy half day tour, definitely worth it and enjoyable. we love the old train we hang by the side sitting love the view
Our tour guide, Alisha, was so energetic and super nice :) The transportation pick-up was punctual and convenient, and the vehicle was comfortable with Wi-Fi! We just collected our tickets upon arrival and waited to board. The entire activity experience was fantastic! Highly recommended!
We joined the Puffing Billy half-day tour earlier this week with Robbo, and it was such a wonderful experience! Robbo is warm, enthusiastic, and made the entire journey so enjoyable. On the way to Puffing Billy, he kept the ride lively by sharing stories about the area and pointing out key landmarks around the city. On our way back to the city, he took us along a route where we were lucky enough to spot a few wild kangaroos. We truly enjoyed every moment of the tour. Thank you, Robbo, for making it such a fun and memorable day!
I'm so glad Alex was our guide! He was a great driver, photographer, DJ, and tour guide! His stories about the history of Melbourne were also very interesting! He anticipated our needs and filmed us getting on the train and shared it via AirDrop, which made for a great memory! Since it's a half-day tour, you can be back in the city by early afternoon, so it's also recommended for people who have other sightseeing plans!
This was fun! And the trip from Belgrave station to Lakeside was just right. Our wonderful guide Naomi, also stopped at a national park rest area as we arrived a bit early.
Our guide Jools is the best. Thank you for taking a very nice video of Puffin Billy with me on it. This is a hassle-free Puffin Billy activity with Go West Tours
Overall a 'Great Experience' for half a day trip. Guide did a nice job explaining, helping take photos and giving helpful tips to enhance the trip. Only downsize was size and quality of 24 seater vehicle which was small sized and had rather not so comfortable seats - no reclining and cramped leg space. But travel time from city to location was just a 45 min drive and hence manageable. Highly recommended.
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