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Puffing Billy Steam Train, Yarra Valley and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

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Enjoy a ride on a steam train, wine-tasting and Australian wildlife

Australia's most renowned steam train, Puffing Billy, winds its way through lush ferns and towering timbers. Victoria's wine region unfolds beyond the mountains, offering great wine and cuisine. Nestled in the foothills is Healesville Sanctuary. Stroll amongst koalas, kangaroos, platypus, kookaburras, dingoes and more.

Your tour includes the following highlights:

  • Enjoy the lush ferns and dense forests of the nearby Dandenong Ranges
  • Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest is home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras look out for these native birds
  • Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline
  • Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway
  • Tour the Yarra Valley's beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards
  • Enjoy a traditional morning tea of Aussie billy tea, lamingtons and vegemite crackers
  • Enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch at Fergusson Winery while sampling some local wines (optional)
  • Visit Healesville Sanctuary, home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles
  • Travel through the township of Healesville, set amid mountain bushland
  • Wander among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bushland setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary
  • Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more
  • Witness the amazing and exciting 'Eagles Fly' demonstration within the sanctuary
  • See Healesville Sanctuary's renowned nocturnal house with the shy platypus
  • Walk through large aviaries and pond areas
Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

  • December 25 (Christmas Day)
  • April 06, 2007 (Good Friday)
  • March 21, 2008 (Good Friday)
  • February 16 (Closed)
  • February 17 (Closed)

 

 

 

Location:
180 Swanston Street, located between Bourke and Little Bourke Streets.

 

Time:
8:40am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time.

 

Hotel Pickup:
Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Melbourne hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. To view a full list of Melbourne City hotels where pickup is available from, click on the "View Map" icon above. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.

 

Return Details:
Tour concludes in Melbourne at approximately 5:30pm

 

Inclusions:

  • Coach travel to the Yarra Valley
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train Ride
  • Wine tasting
  • Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Australian Billy Tea
  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off
  • Commentary by driver
  • Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

 

 

Exclusions:

  • Meals and beverages
  • Items of a personal nature

 

 

Additional Info:
  • This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
  • Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.

 

Wheelchair Accessibility:
All passengers with limited mobility will require a companion to assist with boarding and alighting from the touring vehicle, pushing a collapsible wheelchair and all other assistance required. The driver is not permitted to lift or push wheelchairs due to health and safety regulations.

 

 

Pricing Policy:

  • Child prices are applicable for children aged 3 - 14 years inclusive
  • Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, providing they are not occupying a coach seat.

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