Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary & Train Day Tour (12-person group departs every Tuesday)

About this tour

This tour takes you from downtown Melbourne, and allows you to get close to Australian wildlife in Healesville Sanctuary and feel the vitality of nature. Finally, you will take a steam train through the magnificent scenery of the Dandenong Ranges and enjoy this leisurely time in a nostalgic atmosphere.

ps The itinerary may be changed due to the train ticket (swap before and after the wildlife park)

✨ Itinerary reference

A: If it is an afternoon train, then it will be a morning zoo + afternoon train.

8:00 – 9:00 AM – Depart from Melbourne city
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Healesville Sanctuary
2:00pm head to the train station
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Puffing Billy Steam Train Ride
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Return to Melbourne

B: If it is a morning train, then it is a morning train + afternoon zoo.

8:00 – 9:00 AM – Depart from Melbourne city
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Puffing Billy Steam Train Ride
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Healesville Sanctuary
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Return to Melbourne

🚂 Scenic spot introduction

# Heathville Wildlife Sanctuary, start your wildlife exploration journey

• Close encounter with koalas: Go to the koala sanctuary and let the children observe the living habits of koalas up close, learn about koala protection projects, and learn how to protect this endangered animal.
• Kangaroo and Emu Interaction Area: Enter the open-air kangaroo and emu area where children can interact with the docile kangaroos, feed them and take photos with them.
• Bird Show: Visit the reserve’s “Spirits of the Sky” show, which showcases Australian birds of prey and parrots in flight. Children can learn about bird conservation while watching.

# Puffing Billy Steam Train Nostalgia Tour

• Travel through the Dandenong Ranges: Take a ride on a classic steam train through the lush forests and magnificent Dandenong Valley, and experience the perfect combination of nature and history.
• Convertible Car Experience: Sit in a convertible car, enjoy the scenery along the way, and enjoy the fresh air. It is a fun outdoor journey.

🌟 Tips

• Due to the limited frequency of the train, some specific routes do not offer the experience of sitting on the window sill and sticking your feet out of the window. If you have special needs, please be sure to inform us in advance. In addition, please avoid arranging flights arriving in Melbourne on the same day, or consult customer service in advance for relevant information.
• Due to objective factors such as weather and traffic on the day, the itinerary sequence and tour time may be adjusted.

📌Pick up time

Approximately 8:00-10:00 am (2 hours later during daylight saving time)
Depending on the train schedule, we will send you a text message the night before to inform you of the meeting time, location and other detailed information. Please keep your phone open.

📌Pick up and drop off location

# Pick up within the postal code 3000

Please make sure you are at the pick up location 5-10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time to ensure an on-time departure.

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