Excursió panoràmica a Puffing Billy i Healesville Sanctuary

La visita al ferrocarril Puffing Billy va ser realment una experiència meravellosa i memorable. A la meva família li encanta el viatge panoràmic en tren a través de les belles Dandenong Ranges, que oferia vistes impressionants de boscos exuberants i encantadors paisatges rurals. És una visita obligada anar al ferrocarril Puffing Billy quan estigueu a Melbourne. Una atracció única que combina història, natura i diversió.

The tour-guide aka driver was extremely professional! Throughout the journey, he provided real-time explanations about the ecology and history of the areas we passed by. Whenever we encountered wildlife, he would promptly remind us so we wouldn’t miss the chance to see them. You could truly feel his attentiveness and thoughtfulness in every detail. This wasn’t my first time joining a tour to Puffing Billie Railway, but it was definitely my favorite. I will absolutely recommend this experience to my friends when they visit next time.

Com que l'objectiu principal era agafar el tren de vapor, i no volia fer un viatge massa llarg per veure pingüins, vaig triar aquesta excursió. Tot i que el preu em va semblar una mica elevat, la comoditat era el més important, i no hi va haver cap problema tot i anar-hi sol! Vaig tenir la sort que els companys de viatge de l'autobús eren molt agradables, i el conductor també era amable i xerraire. El tren de vapor va valer molt la pena, el temps era excel·lent i el paisatge preciós. Recomano que, un cop pugeu al tren, vosaltres i la vostra família o amics us asseieu ràpidament, ja que si no, potser no trobareu lloc al costat dret, que té les millors vistes, o us passaran al davant! L'excursió al zoo potser no va ser tan destacable; no vam veure gaires cangurs, però va ser molt emocionant veure els coales! Una petita anècdota és que l'autobús feia molta calor, i la xocolata que vaig comprar a la fàbrica de xocolata es va fondre al terra!

Vaig gaudir-ne més del que m'esperava! Al principi, dubtava si participar en un tour d'un dia a causa del preu elevat, però vaig pensar que aquest tour era una bona oferta, ja que incloïa l'entrada al Zoo de Victoria (normalment 56 AUD). Al Zoo de Victoria, vaig poder veure animals rars de prop, com coales, cangurs i uombats. No vaig poder tocar els animals, però l'espectacle d'ocells de les 15:00 va ser impressionant. Si us asseieu a la finestra de la dreta al tren de vapor, podreu fer fotos boniques al pont que es veu just després de la sortida. Va ser genial que el guia ens gravés un vídeo des de baix. El trajecte des de l'estació de Belgrave fins a l'estació de Lake Side dura aproximadament una hora. Des de l'autobús durant el trajecte també es poden veure paisatges naturals rics, així que és un tour recomanat per a aquells que vulguin gaudir de la natura australiana.

The ride was fun, though not as exciting for adults as it is for children. Still, the scenic views along the way made the trip worthwhile. Our guide, Marse, was excellent—very nice, patient, and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience better. Overall, it’s a unique activity with beautiful surroundings, but definitely more of a highlight for kids and families.

I had so much fun riding Puffing Billy! The train looked like something from the old days, and it felt really special to ride with my family. Our guide, Marse, was super nice and patient, which made the trip even better. I loved sitting by the window and seeing the trees and tracks go by—it felt like an adventure from a storybook!

our tour Guide David was great! he gave lots of information not only about the place we are going to but also about Melbourne itself. He also helped me and parents take a good photo so that was a plus! the train is must try even for one, you’ll also get to enjoy waving with the locals as they are all so friendly! the sanctuary was also enjoyable since it was a first for us to see koalas☺️

Had a wonderful day out with WineHop Tours. Our guide/driver LORRAINE was amazing and lively. Puffing Billy was a real unique experience. And a must for all visitors to Melbourne! We had a quick lunch at Lakeside Station. Healesville Sanctuary was awesome. Lorraine informed us that only Aussie animals reside in this sanctuary. And recommended the platymus keeper talk at 2pm and the Flight (bird) show at 3pm. The latter was super amazing and not to be missed!!! Spot the Tasmania devil and echidna!! The chocolaterie was a little crowded (Saturday) but served delicious ice cream! All kinds of yummy chocolate there. And great scenery too!

I booked this trip two days ago, and it was an unforgettable experience with Puffing Billy. The Healesville Sanctuary was nice, and you can interact with the animals for an additional charge. However, in my opinion, the Moonlit Sanctuary is better. Our tour guide, David, was great! He made sure to explain all the details thoroughly. I recommend this trip because it ends at the Yarra Chocolate Factory, which is a sweet treat to round off the day. One suggestion I have is that the company could offer more pickup locations besides Hotel Windsor. It would be helpful to have a few options for those of us living in Melbourne CBD, near William Street, or Flagstaff Station.

I had an incredibly enjoyable experience on this trip. The journey was filled with excitement, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to explore new places. Our tour guide, Emaliy, was absolutely wonderful—she was not only knowledgeable but also warm and engaging, making the whole experience even more memorable. Her attention to detail and friendly nature helped us feel comfortable and truly immersed in the experience. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!