Naturskjønn tur til Puffing Billy og Healesville Sanctuary

Besøket til Puffing Billy Railway var virkelig en fantastisk og minneverdig opplevelse. Familien min elsket den naturskjønne togreisen gjennom de vakre Dandenong Ranges, som bød på enestående utsikt over frodige skoger og sjarmerende landskap. Det er et must å besøke Puffing Billy Railway når du er i Melbourne. En unik attraksjon som kombinerer historie, natur og moro.

The tour-guide aka driver was extremely professional! Throughout the journey, he provided real-time explanations about the ecology and history of the areas we passed by. Whenever we encountered wildlife, he would promptly remind us so we wouldn’t miss the chance to see them. You could truly feel his attentiveness and thoughtfulness in every detail. This wasn’t my first time joining a tour to Puffing Billie Railway, but it was definitely my favorite. I will absolutely recommend this experience to my friends when they visit next time.

Fordi hovedfokuset var å ta damptoget, og jeg ikke ønsket en lang kjøretur for å se pingviner, valgte jeg denne turen. Selv om jeg syntes prisen var litt høy, var det praktisk, og det var ikke noe problem å delta alene! Jeg var heldig som hadde veldig hyggelige medreisende på bussen, og sjåføren var vennlig og snakkesalig. Damptoget var absolutt verdt det, været var flott, og naturen var vakker. Jeg anbefaler å finne plasser raskt med familie og venner så snart dere går om bord, ellers kan det hende at de beste plassene på høyre side, med den fineste utsikten, blir tatt, eller at dere blir forbigått! Dyrehagebesøket var kanskje ikke like imponerende; vi så ikke mange kenguruer, men det var likevel hyggelig å se koalaer! En liten hendelse var at bussen var ganske varm, og sjokoladen jeg kjøpte på sjokoladefabrikken smeltet på gulvet!

Det var morsommere enn jeg hadde forestilt meg! Først var jeg usikker på om jeg skulle delta på en dagstur på grunn av den høye prisen, men jeg syntes denne turen var et godt tilbud siden den inkluderte inngangsbilletten til Victoria Zoo (vanligvis 56 AUD). I Victoria Zoo fikk jeg se sjeldne dyr som koalaer, kenguruer og wombater på nært hold. Jeg kunne ikke røre dyrene, men fugleshowet kl. 15.00 var imponerende. Hvis du sitter ved høyre vindu på damptoget, kan du ta flotte bilder av broen som dukker opp like etter avgang. Det var fint at guiden filmet oss nedenfra. Turen fra Belgrave stasjon til Lake Side stasjon tar omtrent en time. Siden du kan se naturskjønne landskap fra bussen underveis, anbefales denne turen for de som ønsker å nyte Australias natur.

The ride was fun, though not as exciting for adults as it is for children. Still, the scenic views along the way made the trip worthwhile. Our guide, Marse, was excellent—very nice, patient, and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience better. Overall, it’s a unique activity with beautiful surroundings, but definitely more of a highlight for kids and families.

I had so much fun riding Puffing Billy! The train looked like something from the old days, and it felt really special to ride with my family. Our guide, Marse, was super nice and patient, which made the trip even better. I loved sitting by the window and seeing the trees and tracks go by—it felt like an adventure from a storybook!

our tour Guide David was great! he gave lots of information not only about the place we are going to but also about Melbourne itself. He also helped me and parents take a good photo so that was a plus! the train is must try even for one, you’ll also get to enjoy waving with the locals as they are all so friendly! the sanctuary was also enjoyable since it was a first for us to see koalas☺️

Had a wonderful day out with WineHop Tours. Our guide/driver LORRAINE was amazing and lively. Puffing Billy was a real unique experience. And a must for all visitors to Melbourne! We had a quick lunch at Lakeside Station. Healesville Sanctuary was awesome. Lorraine informed us that only Aussie animals reside in this sanctuary. And recommended the platymus keeper talk at 2pm and the Flight (bird) show at 3pm. The latter was super amazing and not to be missed!!! Spot the Tasmania devil and echidna!! The chocolaterie was a little crowded (Saturday) but served delicious ice cream! All kinds of yummy chocolate there. And great scenery too!

I booked this trip two days ago, and it was an unforgettable experience with Puffing Billy. The Healesville Sanctuary was nice, and you can interact with the animals for an additional charge. However, in my opinion, the Moonlit Sanctuary is better. Our tour guide, David, was great! He made sure to explain all the details thoroughly. I recommend this trip because it ends at the Yarra Chocolate Factory, which is a sweet treat to round off the day. One suggestion I have is that the company could offer more pickup locations besides Hotel Windsor. It would be helpful to have a few options for those of us living in Melbourne CBD, near William Street, or Flagstaff Station.

I had an incredibly enjoyable experience on this trip. The journey was filled with excitement, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to explore new places. Our tour guide, Emaliy, was absolutely wonderful—she was not only knowledgeable but also warm and engaging, making the whole experience even more memorable. Her attention to detail and friendly nature helped us feel comfortable and truly immersed in the experience. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!