Puffing Billy och Healesville Sanctuary natursköna tur

Besöket på Puffing Billy Railway var verkligen en underbar och minnesvärd upplevelse. Min familj älskade den natursköna tågresan genom de vackra Dandenong Ranges som erbjöd hisnande vyer över frodiga skogar och charmiga landsbygdslandskap. Det är ett måste att besöka Puffing Billy Railway när du är i Melbourne. En unik attraktion som kombinerar historia, natur och nöje.

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.

Eftersom huvudfokus var att åka ångtåg, och jag inte ville ha en för lång bilresa för att se pingviner, valde jag denna tur. Även om jag tyckte priset var lite högt, var det bekvämt, och det var inga problem att delta ensam! Jag hade turen att bussgruppen var mycket trevlig, och chauffören var vänlig och pratsam. Ångtåget var väl värt det, vädret var också bra och landskapet vackert. Jag rekommenderar att man snabbt sätter sig med familj och vänner när man kliver på tåget, annars kanske det inte finns platser kvar på höger sida där utsikten är bäst, eller så blir man omkörd! Djurparksturen var kanske sådär, det var inte många kängurur att se, men det var ändå roligt att se koalor! En liten incident var att bussen var ganska varm, och chokladen jag köpte på chokladfabriken smälte när den låg på golvet!

Det var roligare än jag förväntat mig! Först tvekade jag att delta i en endagstur på grund av det höga priset, men den här turen inkluderade inträde till Victoria Zoo (normalt 56 AUD), så jag tyckte det var prisvärt. På Victoria Zoo kunde jag se sällsynta djur som koalor, kängurur och wombats på nära håll. Även om jag inte kunde röra djuren, var fågelshowen klockan 15 imponerande. Om du sitter vid fönstret på höger sida av ångloket kan du ta vackra bilder vid bron som syns strax efter avgång. Det var bra att guiden filmade oss från marken. Resan från Belgrave station till Lake Side station tar ungefär en timme. Även från bussen under resan kan man se natursköna vyer, så den här turen rekommenderas för den som vill uppleva Australiens 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!