Puffing Billy og Healesville Sanctuary dagstur

Dette var den mest ventede tur til Melbourne, og den var virkelig uforglemmelig. Kl. 8:25 om morgenen ventede vi på shuttlebussen ved Regent Theatre. Heldigvis havde vi modtaget en e-mail om, at der ville komme en lilla bus og en guide. Alan var meget venlig, blid og humoristisk, og hans service var hensynsfuld og fremragende. Han gjorde, at vores gruppe på næsten 20 turister havde en fantastisk tid. Alle punkter på rejseplanen blev besøgt, blot i en anden rækkefølge. I midten af april var vejret solrigt og temperaturen behagelig, og en let brise blæste, da vi kørte med toget. Om morgenen besøgte vi først zoologisk have, hvor vi så søde koalaer 🐨 og australske kænguruer 🦘. Derefter stoppede vi ved en skovsti for at indånde den friske luft og se kæmpetræer. Der var toiletfaciliteter, og vi stoppede i cirka 15 minutter. Kl. 14:00 om eftermiddagen kørte vi med damptog i cirka en time. Landskabet undervejs var smukt og forfriskende. Hele turen sluttede omkring kl. 16:00, hvorefter vi tog bussen tilbage til byen. Det var fantastisk at møde venner fra forskellige lande, og jeg kan varmt anbefale denne tur 👍.

The best experience had in Australia! Many thanks to our guide, Pete, who was incredibly enthusiastic and helpful throughout the trip. He took lots of videos and photos for us and gave us great introductions along the way. We really enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate all his effort!

our guide Matthew was so pleasant and we had a few kids on our tour today so it was very cute and lively car ride. this tour didn’t feel rushed - the sanctuary was very enjoyable though for this one u don’t get to touch the animals ( unless u pay for encounters). the puffing Billy train is quite nice and scenic about an hour ride. logistics wise, I got picked up at 9 and dropped off at downtown at 5. not too tiring tour!

Our tour guide Margaret is truly amazing! She’s energetic and wonderfully informative. The tour to Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy was perfect, and the views along the way were spectacular.

En velorganiseret tur, Darren kørte os til et hytte-stop for kaffe, inden vi skulle med Puffing Billy. Man kan enten købe souvenirs, få en kop kaffe eller nyde en tur i skoven. Han tog sig godt af os og planlagde turen godt. Togturen var forfriskende, og turen til reservatet var fantastisk, vi så mange koalaer og et fugleshow, alt sammen i et uberørt naturområde.

早上天氣麻麻地有微雨，但好彩坐小火車的時候停雨了還出太陽，蒸氣火車真係係一個好好嘅體驗，好值得坐，沿路風景好靚有紅葉🍁導遊都好熱心幫我哋影相！下午去動物園，亦睇到袋鼠同樹熊！

Afhentningsstedet lå bekvemt i centrum, ikke langt fra mit hotel. Vores chauffør Margaret fra exploreaustralia var fantastisk, meget underholdende og vidende om området og destinationerne. Jeg elskede turen med Puffing Billy og derefter dyrelivsområdet. Ville gøre det igen næste gang jeg besøger.

A fun-filled day tour suitable for families. My children had fun with learning more about the Australian wildlife and most importantly, the one hour ride on the Puffing Billy was an unforgettable experience. Pick-up and drop-off instructions were clear and easy to follow. Our guide, Stewart was patient and made the tour enjoyable.

今次一日的行程包括3個部份。 1/ 行樹林，看奇樹，2/坐小火車，3/遊動物保護區，看鳥類表演。 不知是否行樹林一圈，晚了才到達小火車車站，到達車站的時候已經有很多遊客排隊了，我和同伴不能同坐月台方向，真有點可惜。因車廂較滿有些團友也只可坐車廂內的長椅子。整體而言這趟小火車也是一個不錯的體驗。至於下午的行程，對於我們曾經看過澳洲的動物及東南亞的鳥類表演，就相對沒有太大驚喜。

I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour on the Puffing Billy Railway, and it was truly a delightful experience from start to finish. The journey through the Dandenong Ranges on this historic steam train was not only scenic but also felt like a charming step back in time. The train itself is beautifully maintained, with its iconic open-sided carriages allowing passengers to dangle their legs over the side — a quirky tradition that's both fun and unique. The lush greenery, fern gullies, and towering eucalyptus trees create a postcard-perfect backdrop throughout the ride. The staff and volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about preserving the heritage of this railway. Their enthusiasm added to the authenticity and warmth of the experience. We stopped at Lakeside for a picnic and some exploring, which was a great break in the journey. The facilities were clean, and there were plenty of spots to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Overall, the Puffing Billy Railway tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Melbourne or the surrounding areas. It’s great for families, couples, and train enthusiasts alike. Highly recommended for a fun and nostalgic day out.