Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy Scenic Bus Tour
Highlights
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Drive through the picturesque Yarra Valley
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Sanctuary where you can wander at your leisure viewing native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds of prey and more
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the beautiful Emerald Lake, you can also purchase your lunch here.
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All aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a Scenic ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges.
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Leisurely drive back to pick up location
After being picked up from a central location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, you will first visit the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. From there we visit the picturesque Emerald Lake where you have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch before boarding the iconic Puffing Billy steam train for a ride through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. After being picked up from a central location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, you will first visit the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. From there we visit the picturesque Emerald Lake where you have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch before boarding the iconic Puffing Billy steam train for a ride through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Explore the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary where you can wander at your leisure through the sanctuary, viewing native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds of prey and more. Sit back on enjoy animal education lessons and live shows. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the picturesque Emerald Lake where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch. All aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy winding your way through the hills of the stunning Dandenong Ranges on this world famous train, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria. Return back to a convenient central Melbourne location.
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Inclusions
- All entry and admission fees
Exclusions
- Lunch and Dinner NOT included
Time
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Departs 8:00am, returns 4.30pm
Duration
- The duration of this experience is approximately 8 hours.
Departure Location
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8.00AM pick up from Grand Hyatt, outside Main Entrance, 44 Russell Street, Melbourne
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All tours return in time before public transport stops.
What To Bring
- Please bring your own water, we encourage the use of reusable water bottles
- You will also have opportunities to purchase water on your tour
- Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast and also bring hat, sunscreen, camera
- A jacket as a backup and flat sealed shoes are recommended
- A small day pack bag is all that is permitted on the bus due to space constraints
- Please bring your headphones to listen to our audio via your device
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation more than 48 hours prior to a tour departure will result in a full refund of the tour fare. (less credit card fee charged if applicable).
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Cancellation inside 48 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in the full fare being forfeited.
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