Excursió d'un dia a Puffing Billy i Healesville Sanctuary

El viatge més esperat a Melbourne va ser, sens dubte, inoblidable. A les 8:25 del matí ja esperàvem a l'autobús de trasllat al Regent Theatre. Per sort, havíem rebut un correu electrònic informant-nos que hi hauria un autobús morat i un guia. L'Alan va ser molt amable, dolç i divertit, amb un servei atent i una gran persona, cosa que va fer que els gairebé 20 turistes del nostre grup gaudíssim molt. Vam visitar tots els llocs de l'itinerari, tot i que l'ordre va ser diferent. A mitjans d'abril vam tenir un temps assolellat i una temperatura agradable, amb una brisa fresca mentre anàvem en tren. Al matí vam anar primer al zoo, on vam veure els adorables coales 🐨 i els cangurs australians 🦘. Després vam parar en un sender forestal per respirar aire pur i veure arbres gegants, on també vam poder anar al lavabo; la parada va durar uns 15 minuts. A les 14:00 de la tarda vam pujar al tren de vapor durant aproximadament una hora; el paisatge al llarg del trajecte era preciós i relaxant. Tot el recorregut va acabar cap a les 16:00, i vam tornar al centre de la ciutat en autobús. Vam poder conèixer amics de diversos països, així que recomano molt aquest viatge 👍

El punt de recollida estava convenientment al centre, no gaire lluny del meu hotel. La nostra conductora Margaret, d'exploreaustralia, va ser fantàstica, molt entretinguda i coneixedora de la zona i les destinacions. Em va encantar el viatge amb el Puffing Billy i després la zona de fauna salvatge. Ho tornaria a fer la propera vegada que visiti.

well organized trip, Darren pulled us to a cabin stop for coffee prior to puffing Billy. you can either shop for souvenirs, get a coffee or enjoy a walk in the woods. He took care of us well and planned out the trip well. the train right was refreshing and the trip to the sanctuary was great, saw many koalas and a bird show, all in a pristine natural environment.

Our driver and guide was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of insights about Melbourne. The Puffing Billy Railway was a true highlight, offering breathtaking views as we rode through lush forests. The sanctuary was beautiful too, with up-close encounters with Australia’s unique wildlife. Highly recommend this tour for a perfect blend of nature and fun! 🌿🚂✨

good! pick up was well organised. both attractions were enjoyable and highly recommended! booking this tour with explore Australia was a good way to get to the attractions in the most convenient manner :)

after you book from Klook, the tour company will email you. on the day itself, LOOK out for the bus with the same company logo on it! don’t board the WRONG one! overall was good. more than enough time to explore and not rushy! The place where you get to see animals was awesome! same as Perth zoo if you been there! :) have a great trip!

Many thanks to Darren for being such a knowledgeable guide for this 1 Day trip! Despite the short day, he is able to provide the key pointers to maximise our time during our visit to these places of interest.

Our guide, Mark is a excellent lead and driver. The tour started on time and ended well. The arrangement was great as we had plenty of activities yet sufficient rest throughout. He also volunteered to take nice pictures for us too. Highly recommend and well done, Mark!

great experience despite hiccups and bad weather, raining pretty much all day. Our guide Gina tried her best to manage the schedule, which means skipped some activities in the program which is fine considering the conditions, and make us happy, taking care and taking photos. This is my first time going with a big group of 24 people, but it went well. everyone was on time, etc. Puffing Billy was amazing! make sure you get the platform side (right side of the train). Healsville Sanctuary is better than my expectation. even though it’s not my first time seeing local animals, but here they look better than in a zoo (bigger, easier to spot). surprisingly I enjoy the aviary part which I never like before, both walking with parrots and cockatoos flying around, and Spirit of the Sky show. The boring rainy day can’t get better. Thanks to Gina and Exploreaustralia.

Embarking on the Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary one-day trip tour was an unforgettable journey filled with charm, adventure, and nature's wonders. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or simply seeking a day of enchantment, this tour is a must-do when visiting Melbourne.