Celodenný výlet Puffing Billy a Healesville Sanctuary

Toto bol najočakávanejší výlet do Melbourne a skutočne bol nezabudnuteľný. Už o 8:25 ráno sme čakali na kyvadlový mikrobus v divadle Regent. Našťastie som dostal e-mail s upozornením, že príde fialový autobus a sprievodca. Alan bol veľmi milý, jemný a vtipný, s ohľaduplnými službami a bol skvelý, vďaka čomu sa naša skupina takmer 20 turistov skvele bavila. Všetky body programu boli splnené, len v inom poradí. V polovici apríla sme mali slnečné počasie a príjemné teploty, a pri jazde vlakom nás ovieval chladný vánok. Ráno sme najprv navštívili zoologickú záhradu, kde sme videli roztomilé koaly 🐨 a austrálske klokany 🦘. Potom sme zastavili na lesnom chodníku, aby sme si nadýchali čerstvého vzduchu a pozreli si obrovské stromy. Bola tam možnosť ísť na toaletu a zastávka trvala asi 15 minút. Popoludní o 14:00 sme sa asi hodinu viezli parným vlakom, pričom scenéria bola nádherná a osviežujúca. Celý výlet sa skončil približne o 16:00, keď sme sa autobusom vrátili do mesta. Bolo skvelé spoznať priateľov z rôznych krajín, tento výlet vrelo odporúčam 👍.

Najlepší zážitok, aký som mal v Austrálii! Veľká vďaka nášmu sprievodcovi, Peteovi, ktorý bol počas celého výletu neuveriteľne nadšený a nápomocný. Urobil pre nás množstvo videí a fotografií a cestou nám poskytol skvelé úvody. Naozaj sme si tento zážitok užili a veľmi si vážime všetko jeho úsilie!

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.

Dobre zorganizovaný výlet, Darren nás pred jazdou s Puffing Billy vzal na kávu do chatky. Môžete si nakúpiť suveníry, dať si kávu alebo si užiť prechádzku v lese. Dobre sa o nás staral a výlet naplánoval výborne. Jazda vlakom bola osviežujúca a výlet do rezervácie bol skvelý, videli sme mnoho koál a vtáčiu show, všetko v nedotknutom prírodnom prostredí.

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！

Miesto vyzdvihnutia bolo pohodlne v centre mesta, neďaleko môjho hotela. Naša vodička Margaret z exploreaustrailia bola skvelá, veľmi zábavná a mala rozsiahle vedomosti o oblasti a destináciách. Užila som si jazdu Puffing Billy a potom oblasť s divokou zverou. Urobila by som to znova, keď nabudúce navštívim.

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.