Puffing Billy, Forest Trails and Yarra Valley Discovery Tour
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 16 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Depart Melbourne in the morning and travel into the lush Dandenong Ranges for a relaxed full-day experience blending heritage, nature, and local flavours. Travel in comfort with a maximum of 24 guests and an expert local guide who shares stories and insights along the way. Ride the iconic Puffing Billy Railway from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, passing through towering forests and fern-filled gullies. When open, visit the Menzies Creek Museum to learn more about this much-loved heritage railway. Continue to Warburton in the picturesque Yarra Valley, where you’ll have free time to purchase lunch from a local café or bakery and relax by the river. Then explore the Redwood Forest Warburton, wandering beneath towering Californian redwoods and along the peaceful trail toward Cement Creek. Finish the day with a complimentary glass of wine at a Yarra Valley winery while enjoying scenic vineyard views, before returning to Melbourne in the late afternoon.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport in a comfortable, upgraded 24-seater vehicle
- One-way Train Ticket from Belgrave to Menzies
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine
- Expert guide providing informative and engaging commentary
- Hotel pickup & vehicle transfers (selected hotels)
What's not
- Meals
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Step back in time aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, travelling from Belgrave to Menzies Creek through lush rainforest and fern-filled gullies. When open, you’ll also have the chance to explore the Menzies Creek Museum, home to historic locomotives, rail memorabilia, and interactive displays that bring Puffing Billy’s rich heritage to life.
Take a break in the charming town of Warburton, where you can buy your own lunch from a range of local cafés and bakeries and enjoy some time by the riverside.
Wander among towering Californian Redwoods, a breathtaking and tranquil forest perfect for photos, with a peaceful nature walk leading down to the serenity of Cement Creek.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at a Yarra Valley winery while taking in the beautiful vineyard views.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Go West Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Total duration includes the travel time.
- Tour is only available from Friday to Sunday.
How it compares in Melbourne
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 294 day trips we list in Melbourne.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 71 of 294.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria on the Yarra River, known for laneway cafés, street art, grand Victorian buildings and a calendar full of sport.
Melbourne grew rich on the gold rush of the 1850s, and the grand buildings from that time still stand in the grid of the city centre, among them Flinders Street Station with its yellow facade and the domed Royal Exhibition Building. Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria stand close to the Yarra, and trams rattle along the main streets. Narrow lanes such as Hosier Lane are covered in ever-changing street art.
Top-ranked sights in Melbourne: Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road.
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