One hour east of Melbourne awaits the spectacular and majestic Dandenong Ranges. From the rolling hills, lush fern glades and towering trees, to quaint village townships of local providores that will tickle your taste buds with their delights. It is also famously home to the iconic stream train “Puffing Billy” that chugs it way through lush gullies and winding scenery of the Dandenong Ranges. Young or old, a ride on Puffing Billy is a highlight that many guests to revel in.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $816.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Ride one of Victoria's famous 'Puffing Billy' railway trains through the lush gullies and winding scenery of the Dandenong Ranges, dangling your arms and legs from the carriage as you go!
Experience some of the most breathtaking views the ranges have to offer from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong. Featuring a wide variety of native flora and fauna in addition to stunning panoramic views of the greater Melbourne area, it has abundant photo opportunities.
The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are a year-round delight, no matter what the season. A wide variety of flowers, offset by rich foliage, seeds, bark and beautiful fragrances, creates a delightful experience.
Sassafras is a delightfully quaint township, featuring gourmet produce and uniquely Australian souvenirs. Take a stroll down main street Sassafras as you enjoy some retail therapy, finishing with a tea or coffee at one of the town's best cafes.
We will meet and greet our guests in the lobby of their Melbourne Hotel, meet at Station Pier in Port Melbourne from their cruise ship or collect from Melbourne Airports. We can accommodate other locations via mutual agreement. Our business is accessibility friendly and understands that everyone has different capacities and requirements. We have the ability to carry mobility aids (i.e. wheelchairs, scooters, walkers etc) and strollers in our vehicles. The majority of our stops are accessibility friendly, however we can tailor your tour to suit you and your needs. We encourage you to reach out to discuss your requirements with us. Should you require any additional information, please contact our office.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Puffing Billy and The Dandenong Ranges Private Experience lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $500 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $816. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will meet and greet our guests in the lobby of their Melbourne Hotel, meet at Station Pier in Port Melbourne from their cruise ship or collect from Melbourne Airports. We can accommodate other locations via mutual agreement. Our business is accessibility friendly and understands that everyone has different capacities and requirements. We have the ability to carry mobility aids (i.e. wheelchairs, scooters, walkers etc) and strollers in our vehicles. The majority of our stops are accessibility friendly, however we can tailor your tour to suit you and your needs. We encourage you to reach out to discuss your requirements with us. Should you require any additional information, please contact our office. Pickup points include Parkville Place Apartments, City East Motel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Your Exclusive Tours.
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Once in a lifetime experience that was personalized and fun! Josh was a great driver and guide. This was a fantastic private tour.
Thankyou for your kind review Pam, I'm glad you had a great day with Josh.
Rob was an amazing tour guide and made us feel comfortable on our half day tour to the Dandenong range. He managed to secure last minute tickets to the Puffing Billy, so that was an unexpected perk. He provided commentary for me and my father the entire journey and answered every question we had. As a native, his experience and expertise certainly shone through. Cannot recommend Rob enough, so if you're looking for a relaxing, informative, and nice day out—book him!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puffing Billy and The Dandenong Ranges Private Experience | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (2) | $500 | |
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