Rail Melbourne 7 options
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourMelbourne full-day tour with Puffing Billy steam train, Emerald Lake walk, Nobbies lookout, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Includes transport, guide and dinner.★ 4.46 (432)11h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 201per person
Puffing Billy Steam Train Melbourne Open-Sided CarriagesBoard Australia's best-preserved steam train at Belgrave and ride open-sided carriages through the Dandenong Ranges to Lakeside.★ 4.91 (288)6h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 179per person
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife ParkPuffing Billy steam train ride through Dandenong Ranges plus Healesville Sanctuary entry. 1-hour train journey, wildlife encounters, Sherbrooke Forest stop.★ 4.72 (269)8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 219per person
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourFull-day tour from Melbourne with Puffing Billy Railway steam train, Penguin Parade at sunset, Nobbies Cape coastal views, and air-conditioned transport with guide included.★ 4.09 (43)11h–12hfromAU$ 178per person
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin ParadeFull-day combo from Melbourne: heritage steam train through Dandenong Ranges, Emerald Lake walk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Small groups, hotel pickup, lunch included.★ 4.95 (42)14h–17h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 245per person
Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Puffing Billy Steam Train PrivatePrivate wildlife tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary entry, steam train ride through Dandenong Mountains, and hotel pickup. Full day, small groups.★ 5.00 (3)8hfromAU$ 700per person
Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Healesville & Puffing Billy Steam TrainDay trip from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary entry, Puffing Billy Steam Train ride, and Yarra Valley wine stop. Includes transport and guide.★ 3.50 (2)10h–13h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 212per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day TourOur pick | AU$ 201 per person | 11h | 4.46★ · 432 | free | — |
| Puffing Billy Steam Train Melbourne Open-Sided CarriagesBest value | AU$ 179 per person | 6h | 4.91★ · 288 | free | — |
| Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife ParkTop rated | AU$ 219 per person | 8h 30m | 4.72★ · 269 | free | — |
| Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day Tour | AU$ 178 per person | 11h–12h | 4.09★ · 43 | non-refundable | — |
| Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade | AU$ 245 per person | 14h–17h | 4.95★ · 42 | free | — |
| Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Puffing Billy Steam Train Private | AU$ 700 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | non-refundable | — |
| Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Healesville & Puffing Billy Steam Train | AU$ 212 per person | 10h–13h | 3.50★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
Rail Melbourne at a glance
- Our pick: Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day Tour, AU$ 201 (11h, 4.46★ · 432).
- Best value: Puffing Billy Steam Train Melbourne Open-Sided Carriages, AU$ 179 (6h, 4.91★ · 288).
- Top rated: Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife Park, AU$ 219 (8h 30m, 4.72★ · 269).
Real price per person across the 7 options: AU$ 178–AU$ 700 (median AU$ 212). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Day Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.46 out of 5 across 432 reviews.
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