From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Overview
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train.
Travel through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges, crossing the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. Dangle your legs from the unique open-sided carriages while taking in the beautiful views and crisp scents of fern gullies and mountain ash forests.
Arriving at Lakeside, explore Emerald Lake Park’s peaceful walking trails, enjoy the scenic lake, or relax at the café. Visit the Lakeside Visitor Centre to discover the fascinating history of Puffing Billy through interactive exhibits.
After exploring, return to Melbourne in the early afternoon, completing a perfect half-day adventure filled with history, nature, and unforgettable views
What's Included
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- One-way Journey on Puffing Billy
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Guide
- Meals & beverages
- Gratuities
- Optional: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
- Optional: Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Menzies Creek Departure), Redwoods & Wine
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.This tour returns to a central Melbourne location at approximately 1:15pm.
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Dandenong Ranges National Park (pass by)
Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emerald Lake Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Total duration includes the travel time.
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours.
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup from Selected Hotels.
- WiFi on board.
- One-way Journey on Puffing Billy.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Guide.
- Meals & beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Optional: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day.
- Optional: Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Menzies Creek Departure), Redwoods & Wine.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- One-way Journey on Puffing Billy
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Professional, Friendly & Informative Guide
- Meals & beverages
- Gratuities
- Optional: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day
- Optional: Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Menzies Creek Departure), Redwoods & Wine
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Total duration includes the travel time.
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours.
- Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
