Puffing Billy Half Day Steam Train Tour
- Travel with Go West Tours, Melbourne’s most highly-rated tour operator, with 25+ years of experience
- Explore the Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy with an audio guide in 16 languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese and more, so you can enjoy the journey in your preferred language.
- 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!
we return this year after missing the opportunity to hop on this wonderful Puffing Billy Train last August as we unfortunately didn’t manage to secure tickets. It is advisable to book the train tickets in advance - we booked our Puffing Billy Train about 4 months prior to our August trip to Melbourne 😛
Perfect half day tour to the puffing billy! The pick up was smooth and timely. The driver/guide Aleks made the entire trip really lovely, chatting and getting know everyone and helping with photos. The music and song choices on the bus was a major plus!! The train ride is an hour long and stops at the visitor centre where there is a cafe and a lake. A must do if you have half a day to spare!
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.
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!
The Puffing Billy steam train tour was such a fun and memorable experience! The whole trip was well-organised, the guide was helpful, and the itinerary was enjoyable. The transfer was smooth, and everything was definitely worth the money. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Melbourne!
Fantastic tour to Puffing Billy! David was a great guide and driver—very friendly, funny, and shared lots of interesting local knowledge. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Melbourne!
Had such an amazing time throughout this puffing billy half day tour! Our guide today was David and he was incredible! David was super friendly and he took care of everyone well. Super knowledgeable and took a lot of photos for the group! I was joining solo and he made sure I was well taken care of during the trip so if anyone’s wondering if it’s okay to go alone the answer is ABSOLUTELY! I’d certainly recommend go west! Would definitely have a tour with them again next time I come visit! 🔥👏
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.
Tour Guide: Benjamin was very thoughtful, introducing us to the scenery along the way and recommending fun places in Melbourne. He was very nice. Train: The one-hour train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside was a fresh experience with beautiful scenery. I recommend sitting in the middle or rear carriages, as there's a lot of coal ash at the front. Itinerary: This was a very interesting half-day trip, and the scenery along the train route and at Lakeside was beautiful!
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