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Half Day Puffing Billy Train Journey From Melbourne
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Half Day Puffing Billy Train Journey From Melbourne

By AAT Kings
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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.

Ages 2-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • 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)
  • Entry/Admission - Grants on Sherbrooke
  • Entry/Admission - Belgrave
What's not included
  • Hotel drop off


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • AAT Kings Melbourne Day Tours, Federation Square, Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Pickup details
  • Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. Please refer to your voucher for your hotel pick-up time or call the operator. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list. If you wish to change your pick-up location, you must call the operator at least 24 hrs prior to travel. If your hotel does not appear on the dropdown list, the operator does not pick-up from your hotel. Please phone the operator to arrange an alternate pick-up time and location.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
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    • Federation Square/Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2230P150

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
    • Only folding or narrow prams can travel on Puffing Billy due to its heritage carriage doors. There are limited wheelchair spaces available upon Puffing Billy.
    • This experience 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
    • During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2230P150

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    About the operator
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    • AAT Kings
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      Australia
      Joined in December 2010
    • nipunv2016
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      Never Trust AAT
      They never showed up We paid and waited at our pickup point for 2 hours. They don't pickup calls We flew in to Melbourne for this and was just ghosted.
      Written 23 December 2023
    • 981JayB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tour of New Zealand
      I took this tour of New Zealand as it covered both islands. It went from Christchurch to Auckland and I spent a few days in Christchurch before the tour. The tour guide and driver were excellent. They ere were efficient at their jobs. We stopped thru a lot of small towns; the amount of time spent there was good. I wish there were more time in the big cities, like Wellington. There was a lot of on and off the bus, normal for a bus tour. Got a lot of pictures in. It was a long flight there - 13 hours. Highly recommended.
      Written 9 December 2023
    • J4113LJmichellew
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      AAT Kings canceled my tour ~1 hour before departure
      I booked my ticket to Phillip Island via Viator >24 hours in advance and received confirmation and my credit card was charged. I got a call ~1 hour before I was supposed to meet at the tour location that they had overbooked my tour and canceled my reservation and just offered a refund or to rebook my party 4 days later, even though I'm leaving Melbourne before then and this was the only date I could do the tour. They ruined my vacation and all they could do was say sorry. Don't trust them or Viator unless you want to be severely disappointed.
      Written 26 December 2022
    • Jill C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Scenery on the Great Ocean Road Tour
      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.
      Written 7 April 2020
    • Jill C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AAT KINGS - Maru Animal Park and Penguin Parade
      Tour was exactly as described by AAT Kings: First stop was at the Maru Park where we were able to get up close to a koala ($30 extra), feed the kangaroos and wallabies ($3), see tasmanian devils, dingos etc - a small park, but lovely to wander round. We then headed to Phillip Island for a walk around the headland, viewing the spectacular coastline, and even caught sight of a few of the penguins which were completing their annual moult. We were driven back to Cowes to get our evening meal(at our own choice and cost), and then back to Phillip Island to see the penguin parade - scheduled to begin at 8:25pm, and sure enough the penguins started to appear dead on time! We sat in the tiered seating, and although the view on to the beach was not brilliant (it was going dark after all!), it was magical to see the little fellas pop out of the ocean and begin their noisy waddle home. We got a much closer look at them as we headed back along the board-walk into the centre. We were dropped off outside our hotel after 11pm - a long but very enjoyable day! We Highly Recommend this tour with AAT KINGS.
      Written 7 April 2020
    • Brian M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Comprehensive tour City Tour.
      As ATTKings did not pick up from our hotel, we headed for the alternative start at Federation Square. The coach pickup point is by the back entrance/exit of the National Gallery of Australia. The City Tour is comprehensive as we saw most of Melbourne, including St Hilda, the Houses of Parliament, the Rod Lever tennis stadium. A cruise down the Yarra River was included that gave a good impression of the buildings by the waterside and the harbour.By sharing your experiences, you're helping travellers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!
      Written 2 April 2020
    • Silebytravelers
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      ATT KINGS
      Fantastic day out, large tour bus with a small group. Its a long day but we'll worth it. Our driver come tour guide was brilliant, stopping many times to show us local fauna and flora, I think he was an amateur botanist at heart. Phillip Island, although a damp night was great but don't be disappointed in the fact that you can't take any pictures after dusk of the little blue penguins, due to them being nocturnal and bright light damaging their eyes.
      Written 1 April 2020
    • carriewdavispt
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Miracle of Kangaroos and Penguins
      We loved the time spent with the kangaroos and penguins. We had plenty of time to pet and feed the kangaroos with no interruption. The Penguin Parade is one of natures miracles that is a chance in a lifetime to experience. The only reason I gave this tour a 4/5 stars is that the tour guide was a little over-zealous with his enthusiasm. We appreciated his commentary but it was a very, very long day and he stopped the bus many times to pick up the odd flower, tree branches, etc to pass around the bus. I don’t think any of us knew the significance. Luckily he was quiet on the long ride home. However, he was a very, very nice guy!
      Written 23 March 2020
    • Meknicholson
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Do both the Maru Animal Park and Penguin Parade
      We had the kindest driver, Keith who was so informative! We stopped at the Maru Park and got a close up experience touching a koala and feeding kangaroos. We loved our quick beach stops with fabulous views. The Penguin Parade was so precious- spend the money to upgrade to the platform so you are up close to the penguins. LOVED ALL OF IT!
      Written 18 March 2020
    • 339wallyr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Full day of fun
      From the first stop with tea, the walk in the woods, wild cockatoos, parrots, wallabies, ..... then train, wine and lunch, sanctuary. So many memories. Big shout to James, our entertaining guide
      Written 16 March 2020
    • 587jesip
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Fun Experience
      Did the one-day tour early this month to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary. Our experience was smooth and enjoyable. Also, shoutout to Liam, our guide, who made the whole journey felt so pleasant! Highly recommend AAT Kings! Thank you.
      Written 15 March 2020
    • janddboots
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must see tour
      Must see tour if it's your first time in Melbourne or Australia. It's compact tour you can experience wild life and see the outside of Melbourne city. Highly recommended
      Written 12 March 2020
    • Sightseer595106
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A "must see" tour.
      This was a great tour to really experience Australia. Our guide, Mark, was very knowledgeable and entertaining with his wit and humor. Mark brought a lot of laughter to our trip to pass the time as we traveled. We upgraded from the general viewing, which gave us an excellent view of the penguins as they come very close. Thank you for being a part of an experience I will never forget.
      Written 10 March 2020
    • FrequentFlier770799
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mark
      This is a must do activity in Australia and Mark was an awesome driver/guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area, very funny, and great driver. Would highly recommend.
      Written 10 March 2020
    • RheeaB
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AAT Kings
      Amazing experience!! Kudos to our tour driver, Liem who made the whole journey sooo amazing and fascinating with his abundance knowledge. Would highly recommend for a pleasant trip to enjoy a good time in Melbourne
      Written 9 March 2020
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    JessC
    Adelaide, Australia44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2019 • Friends
    Although this is only a half day tour, it’s worthwhile. I can indulge in the nature, having a hot scone with a cup of coffee was my most favourite part of the trip. Another joy of this trip is taking the ancient stream train. It’s pretty an amazing experience. Also, the tour guide (Mark) is funny and kind.
    Written 21 September 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hello Jessie C, Thanks for leaving us a review about our Half Day Puffing Billy Train Journey. We are joyed to know that you had a great time on tour with AAT Kings and our amazing guide Mark. Whilst it is only a half day tour is does pack quiet a bit of content and enjoy-ability. We hope you enjoy the remainder of your travels
    Written 21 September 2019
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