Puffing Billy Rainforest Guided Tour
- Feel the thrill of dangling your legs over the side of the open carriages
- Explore Grants Picnic Ground and see native birdlife in the wild
- Enjoy a 1-hour ride on the historic Puffing Billy Railway through the rainforest
- Discover the fascinating history of the railway at the Lakeside Visitor Centre
What to expect
Experience the Magic of Puffing Billy and the Dandenong Ranges.
Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails await. Then, board the iconic Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave Station, and feel the thrill as you dangle your legs over open carriages during a magical one-hour journey through lush forests.
At Lakeside Station, explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, discover steam train history, and enjoy lunch (own expense) surrounded by picturesque views. Perfect for nature and history lovers, this tour promises timeless memories for all ages.
Please note that at times the train may operate in reverse.
Reviews
our guide locky was great! he was fun and entertaining, all of us had such a great time. though a little pricey compared to getting tickets directly, the itinerary was great as you're able to visit the puffing billy with transport covered and without having to waste a full day there. highly recommend!
Million-dollar trip, so much fun! Uncle Michael is an amazing tour guide, so lovely and thoughtful.
I had a wonderful experience on the trip to Puffing Billy Railway. The guider was incredibly friendly, supportive, and professional throughout the journey. What made the experience even more special was that the guide helped take beautiful photos, capturing some really memorable moments for me. Hid effort truly added a personal touch to the trip. I also really appreciated that he kindly dropped me near my home in Melbourne, which was very convenient and thoughtful.
We had an amazing experience at Puffing Billy. The tour was beautiful and enjoyable. Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We highly recommended Explore Australia.
Nice driver and tour guide, comfortable coach, good tour arrangement for a refreshing escape from Melbourne.
Great experience. Alan is a great tour guide who helped us take video while we cross the bridge on the train.
This half-day tour was well organised, and everything went smoothly. We were seated in the middle carriage, which was great for staying away from the smoke while still enjoying a good view when the train went around the bends. Our guide, LeeLee, even took a video of us on the Puffing Billy train—it was lovely to have this memorable trip recorded. Highly recommend this tour!
The half day tour is worth it, enough to see the dandenong rainforest and ride the puffing billy once. it was an unforgetable experience. the tour guide, Anthony, is an awesome guy who loves his job and really helpful. he took videos and pictures of us. he is funny too. 100% recommended.
We had such a great time — our guide, Gina was friendly and very professional. The Puffing Billy train ride was a nostalgic highlight, and everything else was so well-paced and smooth. Loved the music during the drive, and she took amazing photos and videos for us too. Felt completely safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend!
Puffing billy experience is one of a kind. Worth the booking. I’ll recommend this trip for those who wanted to visit Melbourne.
Good to know
Puffing Billy is a must-see! Enjoy the iconic experience and return back to the city early afternoon.
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