Puffing Billy with Australian Wildlife & Lunch





- Duração: 9 Horas (Aproximadamente)
- Código de produto: L-99
Highlights:-
- Morning Tea includes Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, Vegemite and crackers
- The Dandenongs
- Grant’s Reserve
- Lunch
- Handfeeding the Bird Life
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Inclusions:-
- Lunch
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in a premium air-conditioned coach
- WiFi on the Coach
- Historic steam train ride,
- Entrance to Healesville Sanctuary,
- VIP Wildlife Meet and Feed
Optional:-
Rochford Winery Lunch for $35
Itinerary:-
En Route
This morning you are going to enjoy some good old fashioned fun and the most beautiful rainforest in Victoria. You may consider topping that up with some great Aussie food and wine for lunch and go on to meet some of Australia’s wonderful wildlife. We’ll get your day started with a journey through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and views of the Dandenongs in the distance.
The Dandenongs
The Dandenong Ranges, known to the locals as the Dandenongs, are beautiful low mountain ranges just 35kms east of Melbourne. At their peak, they rise to more than 630 metres and are cloaked in lush rainforests of Mountain Ash trees (the tallest flowering plant in the world), waterfalls, rolling hills and steep valleys. The region is home to the very famous Puffing Billy Railway, numerous art and craft stores and cafés offering delicious homemade produce.
Grant’s Reserve
Nestled in the heart of the Dandenong Mountains is Grant’s Reserve – a haven in the wilderness. On arrival you will be charmed by the surrounding mountain hue and crisp clear air.
Handfeeding the Bird Life
Grant’s Reserve is a paradise for bird life and you can handfeed some of the most striking Australian birds such as the colourful Crimson Rosella, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and Pink-chested Galah. Make sure you have your camera on hand for some great photos.
Puffing Billy Steam Train
Next you head to Belgrave, home of the famous Puffing Billy Steam Train, where you are in for some fun! This century-old steam train is maintained in its original glory and runs to this day on its own mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook. Here you’ll go back in time as you get on board for a 30 minute ride through the heart of the rainforest. You’ll head through the gorgeous Sherbrooke Forest and ride over the old Trestle Bridge. Just before Menzies Creek you can see stunning views of Port Phillip Bay before heading through Paradise Valley and on to the townships of Emerald and Gembrook. You’re going to love it!
Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Now you’re off to explore the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary and meet some Aussie wildlife. Set in a natural bushland environment this Sanctuary is home exclusively to Australian wildlife. Here you can walk the paths through the numerous habitats to see wallabies, wombats, koalas, kangaroos, dingoes and more than 200 native bird varieties.
Operates: Mon, Wed, Fri, SunDeparts: 8.10am
Returns: 5.45pm
This tour departs from Melbourne Day Tour Centre, Federation Square East, corner Flinders & Russell Streets, Melbourne or your CBD hotel. In some instances, we may need to pick up from a nearby hotel if we cannot pick up directly from your accommodation due to restrictions beyond our control.
Pick Up Points: Please select one of the following points at the time of booking the tour.
Melbourne Morning Tour Pick Ups
Adara East Melbourne 7.20
Adina Melbourne 7.30
Albert Heights Apartments 7.20
Aria Apartments Join at Crown Promenade
Atlantis 7.10
Batmans Hill Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
Bayview Eden 7.10
Bayview on the Park 7.10
Causeway Inn Join at Novotel on Collins
Causeway 353 Join at Novotel on Collins
Citadines 7.35
Clarion Gateway 7.30
Cosmopolitan Hotel 7.00
Crest on Barkly 7.05
Crossley Hotel Join at Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Crown Metropol 7.20
Crowne Plaza Melbourne 7.10
Crown Promenade 7.30
Crown Towers 7.35
Discovery Melbourne 7.20
Doubletree by Hilton Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre
Downtowner on Lygon 7.10
George Powlett 7.15 Join at Adara East Melbourne
Grand Chancellor 7.35
Grand Hyatt (Russell Street) Join at Melbourne Day Tour
Centre
Grand Hotel Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
Great Southern Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
Hilton South Wharf 7.05
Holiday Inn on Flinders 7.25
Hotel Como 7.00
Ibis on Little Bourke Street - Join at King Street
Backpackers
Ibis on Therry Street 7.15
Ibis Styles The Victoria Hotel Join at Novotel Collins
Intercontinental 7.20
Jasper Hotel Join at Ibis on Therry Street
Kingsgate Ibis Styles 7.15
King Street Backpackers 7.15
Langham Hotel Melbourne 7.25
Mantra on Jolimont Join at Pullman 7.10
Mantra on Little Bourke Join at Adina Melbourne
Mantra on Russell 7.35
Mantra on the Park 7.40
Marriott 7.40
Mercure Grand on Swanston Join at Mantra on Russell
Mercure Treasury Gardens 7.35
Mercure Welcome Join at Mantra on Russell
Novotel on Collins 7.15
Novotel St Kilda 7.00
Park Hyatt 7.25
Parkview 7.10
Pegasus Join at Radisson Flagstaff
Pensione Melbourne Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
Princes Park Motor Inn 7.00
Pullman & Mercure Albert Park 7.10
Pullman on the Park 7.30
Punt Hill Manhattan Apartments Join at Sofitel (Collins
Street)
Quest East St Kilda 6.55
Quest on Lonsdale Join at Marriott
Quest on William Join at Adina Melbourne 7.30
Radisson Flagstaff 7.25
Rendezvous Melbourne 7.40
Richmond Hill 7.10
Rydges Melbourne 7.30
Rydges on Swanton 7.10
Sofitel (Collins Street) 7.35
Stamford Plaza 7.35
Travelodge Docklands - 7.00
Travelodge Southbank Join at Langham Hotel
Vibe Savoy - 7.10
Westin (Collins St Athenaeum Theatre) 7.20 - 12.55 2.25 4.05
Windsor 7.35
YHA Metro 7.05