Puffing Billy ja Healesville Sanctuary -päiväretki

Tämä Melbournen-matkan odotetuin ohjelma oli todellakin unohtumaton. Odotimme pikkubussia Regent Theatressa jo klo 8.25. Onneksi sain sähköpostitse ilmoituksen, että bussi olisi violetti ja mukana olisi opas. Alan oli erittäin ystävällinen, lempeä ja humoristinen, ja hänen palvelunsa oli huomaavaista. Hän oli todella mukava ja sai meidät lähes 20 hengen ryhmän viihtymään erinomaisesti. Kaikki ohjelman kohteet käytiin läpi, joskin eri järjestyksessä. Huhtikuun puolivälissä sää oli aurinkoinen ja lämpötila miellyttävä, ja junamatkalla puhalsi viileä tuuli. Aamulla menimme ensin eläintarhaan, jossa näimme söpöjä koaloja 🐨 ja australialaisia kenguruita 🦘. Sen jälkeen pysähdyimme metsäpolulla hengittämään raikasta ilmaa ja ihailemaan jättiläispuita. Siellä oli myös vessa, ja pysähdys kesti noin 15 minuuttia. Iltapäivällä klo 14.00 nousimme höyryjunaan noin tunnin ajaksi. Maisemat matkan varrella olivat kauniit ja virkistävät. Koko retki päättyi noin klo 16.00, ja palasimme bussilla kaupunkiin. Oli hienoa tavata ystäviä eri maista. Suosittelen tätä retkeä lämpimästi! 👍

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.

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.

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！

Noutopaikka oli kätevästi keskustassa, lähellä hotelliani. Kuljettajamme Margaret ExploreAustraliasta oli mahtava, erittäin viihdyttävä ja asiantunteva alueesta ja kohteista. Pidän Puffing Billy -junamatkasta ja sitten villieläinalueesta. Tekisin sen uudelleen seuraavalla vierailullani.

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.