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Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Half Day Puffing Billy Train Journey From Melbourne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Victoria. First up is traditional Devonshire Tea in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Hear the call of the local lyrebirds, and see crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras! Next, you’re in for a real treat, a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Top off the morning with a visit to the lovely little village of Sassafras.
Inclusions: Ticket for the Puffing Billy Steam Train ride (from Belgrave to Menzies Creek), Experienced local driver guide, Super comfortable luxury coach including: free wifi, in-seat USB, air conditioning, Comprehensive commentary, Pickup from select Melbourne hotels. Pick up locations appear in a drop down box at time of booking, Enjoy a traditional Devonshire Tea of scones, served warm with jam, cream, and tea or coffee , Hand fed well known Australian birds (rosellas, cockatoos and galahs)
Exclusions: Hotel drop off
Reviewed By Jill C
This Tour was exactly as descibed by AAT Kings. Pick up was on time, and the coach was clean and comfortable. WOW! The Great Ocean Road scenery is amazing! Our driver Liam and his talk was fun and informative. One of the best coach trips we have ever done, and we have loads of photos to remind us of a great day! We Highly Recommend this tour with AAT KINGS.
2. Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour
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4.4 based on 23 reviews
Take a day trip from Melbourne to check out 3 of Victoria's very best nature & wildlife destinations. Your journey on the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train will take you through lush green gullies, towering rainforests and quaint towns. The Dandenong Ranges are a truly tranquil part of Greater Melbourne and gives you the opportunity to get back to nature. Then head to the multi-award winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for close up viewing of many rare and endangered species of native animals. You'll even have the opportunity to get up close to some friendly Wallabies and Kangaroos! Finally it's on to the main attraction, the world-famous Penguin Parade! Witness the nightly spectacle as hundreds of Little Penguins make their way out of the surf and up the beach to their nesting grounds.
Inclusions: Friendly & informative tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup from selected hotels, One-way journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train, Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & the Penguin Parade, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Meals & drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 888lesleyw
Had a lovely day here today. It was quite warm and we’d forgotten to take a water bottle. One really kind worker there got us a cold bottle of water and warned us to keep hydrated. Such great service. Shout out to Justin for the water Just-in Time.
3. Private Dandenong Ranges Tour including Puffing Billy
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne is the verdant landscape of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, part of the Great Dividing mountain range which runs the entire length of the east coast of Australia. The Dandenongs are home to ‘Puffing Billy’. Operating since 1900, this fully restored steam engine is Australia’s oldest surviving and most famous steam train. With lush fern gullies brushing past, and Mountain Ash towering overhead, Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. Re-live the romance and charm of the bygone days of steam as you travel back in time on this historic, narrow-gauge railway on its original mountain track.
Inclusions: Puffing Billy steam train, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By sherrisms
Our cruise ended in Melbourne and we had decided to stay there for a few days along with 3 other couples we were traveling with. Friends of ours had recommended Melbourne Private Tours and we are so glad they did. We booked 2 tours with them. The first was a city tour for the day we arrived. Dylan was our guide and he was terrific! He is very knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor and made for a very fun day. We went to the Botanic Gardens and Shrine of Remembrance, cottages on the beach and saw lots of street art. Dylan also made sure we had plenty of time to explore the market. When we booked the tour we asked if it could include Jewish sites but since it was Saturday we were told we would only be able to see them from the outside. But Dylan and MPT went the extra mile and made arrangements with the synagogue so that we could visit towards the end of services. The synagogue was beautiful and the Rabbi and congregation were so welcoming and we were so moved, it is the most memorable experience of our trip. The next day we did the Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles. It was a 13 hour day and it was terrific. Our guide for this tour was Neil and he was great. He took us all along the coastal road where we saw amazing views and lots of surfers. We stopped at a wonderful coffee shop with delicious pastries. But I recommend not eating too much at the coffee shop because you don’t want to spoil your appetite for the fabulous lunch that comes a few hours later. Lunch was family style and the food was ready when we got there. It was so good we asked to meet the chef so that we could applaud him and his wonderful staff. Along the way Neil stopped at a few different locations so that we could see kangaroo, koalas and birds up close in the wild. Neil got a crimson rosella to sit on my husband’s hand and we got great pictures of a kookaburra. The 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge were amazingly beautiful and as an extra treat we saw an Echidna in the bushes. We had a fabulous time.
4. Day Tour of Yarra Valley Puffing Billy and Rayners Orchard
We depart early from Melbourne. Small groups. maximum 11 passengers. Avoid crowds and other tour buseses.
Inclusions: Rayner orchard tractor tour, Wine tasting, Puffing billy
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Vincent H
Time and schedule very well organised Very friendly and amiable tour guide An exceptional commitment to his work to ensure every work is done even in difficult times. Thank you Walter.
5. Puffing Billy, Wildlife Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour from Melbourne
Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters! The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area. Next you will have the chance to see Australia's most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Wander the Wallaby Walk where Kangaroos roam free or spot the sleepy Koalas. Towards the end of your day, our guide will take you to the world-famous Penguin Parade to watch hundreds of Little Penguins arrive at dusk. See them waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds for a rest before returning to sea the following day. Don't forget to take a walk along the many board walks and paths as you might be able to see them up even closer!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Entry fees to Moonlit Sanctuary & the Penguin Parade, One-way ride on Puffing Billy Steam Train, Friendly & informative tour guide, Pickup from selected hotels
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals & drinks
Reviewed By E8500BCjustinec
We traveled from Melbourne with go west. Rachel was the most fun and entertaining tour guide while hitting us with some interesting facts. Got to sit up front too!!! Would recommend to anyone!!! Ask for Rachel!!!!
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