Things to do in Victoria, Australia: The Best Scenic Railroads

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

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

Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. We depart from Southern Cross Station and proceed to travel to the West of Melbourne, while enjoying fine food and beverages. At our half way mark, you may disembark for 10 minutes before heading back to Melbourne while enjoying more dancing and dessert. Our function train has four different carriages you can move around in, a dance floor with a DJ, a cocktail room with a band, a seated area with a bar or a quiet compartment area to take in the views. We can create any atmosphere suited to your requirements. We have a range of entertainment available such as DJ’s, Bands, Karaoke, Mime artist, Mock Casinos, Comedian’s, Fire Performers, Hollywood Impersonators and more. Choose to make your event all glamour with gourmet foods, wines and a jazz band, or a casual fun party with drinks, scrumptious finger food and a funky DJ.

Inclusions: Extensive formal stand up menu, Beer, wine, sparkling, soft-drink, Basic spirits available for purchase, Two large dance floors; Two carriages of music (DJ and Live band), Plenty of lounge seating available, One double pass to the Comics lounge for every person, can be used any time, Event Manager on location, After party at Docklands

Exclusions: No BYO drinks or food

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

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

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