Passeio Panorâmico de Puffing Billy e Santuário de Healesville

The visit to Puffing Billy Railway was truly a wonderful and memorable experience. My family loves the scenic train journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges offered breathtaking views of lush forests and charming countryside landscapes. It is a must to visit Puffing Billy Railway when you are in Melbourne. An unique attraction that combines history, nature, and fun.

The tour guide, also known as the 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 Billy Railway, but it was definitely my favorite. I will absolutely recommend this experience to my friends when they visit next time.

Since the main focus was to ride the steam train, and I didn't want a long journey to see penguins, I chose this tour. Although I felt the price was a bit high, convenience was key, and it was fine even for a solo traveler! I was lucky that all the tour members on the bus were great, and the driver was friendly and chatty. The steam train was definitely worth it; the weather was excellent, and the scenery was beautiful. I recommend quickly finding seats with family and friends as soon as you board the train, otherwise, the right side, which has better views, might not have seats available or you might get cut in line! The zoo part of the itinerary was perhaps just okay; we didn't see many kangaroos, but seeing koalas was still very enjoyable! A small incident was that the bus was quite hot, and the chocolate I bought at the chocolate factory melted on the floor!

I enjoyed it more than I imagined! At first, I was hesitant to join a one-day tour because of the high price, but I thought this tour was a good deal because it included admission to Victoria Zoo (normally 56 AUD). At Victoria Zoo, I was able to see rare animals such as koalas, kangaroos, and wombats up close. Although I couldn't touch the animals, the 3 PM Bird Show was spectacular. If you sit by the right-hand window on the steam train, you can take beautiful photos of the bridge visible shortly after departure. It was great that the guide took a video from below. The ride from Belgrave Station to Lake Side Station takes about an hour. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy Australia's nature, as you can see rich natural scenery even from the bus during transit.

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 provided a lot of information not only about the place we were visiting but also about Melbourne itself. He also helped my parents and me take a good photo, which was a bonus! The train is a must-try, even for a single person; you'll also get to enjoy waving to the locals as they are all so friendly! The sanctuary was also enjoyable, as it was our first time seeing 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 platypus keeper talk at 2pm and the Flight (bird) show at 3pm. The latter was super amazing and not to be missed!!! Spot the Tasmanian 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!