Puffing Billy Steam Train and Healesville Wildlife Day Tour – Aussie Tour Planner

AAT Kings

Puffing Billy Steam Train and Healesville Wildlife Day Tour

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Adult

$ 150.36 AUD

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Child (2-15 Yrs)

$ 75.60 AUD

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Concession

$ 135.24 AUD

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Overview

Ride the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train as it winds its way through lush ferns and towering timbers of the Dandenong Ranges. The forest has many magnificent examples of the native Mountain Ash trees, a form of eucalypt and the tallest flowering plant in the world. Next you’ll visit Healesville Sanctuary, a bushland haven for Australian wildlife. Discover Australia’s majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots in the spectacular ‘Spirits of the Sky’ show. Who rules the sky? Parrots, by their sheer numbers – or birds of prey, as skilled predatory hunters? Watch and make up your own mind. Come face-to-face with Healesville Sanctuary’s most iconic species in a world-first interactive Platypus show. Observe Platypus as they interact with keepers, play in the water and even enjoy having their tummies tickled! Plus there’s much more to discover at the Sanctuary. Drive through the lush ferns and dense forests of the enchanting Dandenong Ranges Enjoy a delicious homemade Devonshire Tea – warm scones with jam and cream and tea or coffee Hand feed Cockatoos and Crimson Rosella birds (seed provided) Ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Marvel at the towering mountain ash and beautiful gullies of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings Enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of three cafés at the award-winning Healesville Sanctuary Healesville is Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary and home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles Your volunteer guide will escort you among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bush land setting Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more Opportunity to experience the recently-opened Kangaroo Country Marvel at the 'Spirits of the Sky' spectacular

Operating Days

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun (Oct-Mar) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun (Apr-Sep)

Departure

8.10am from Federation Square, Melbourne, cnr of Flinders & Russell Streets (earlier from your hotel

Duration

9.40 Hrs

Inclusions

Puffing Billy Steam Train ride (from Belgrave to Menzies Creek) Devonshire Tea Entry to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

Food and drinks, unless specified

Important Information Special Conditions

Pick-up is available from selected hotels, hostels, and locations in central Melbourne. You will be able to arrange pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting outside your hotel 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Every effort is made to locate guests upon arrival at their pick-up point. If our Driver Guide/Travel Director/Day Tours Staff is unable to locate the guests at the appointed time, guests will be required to make their way to the tour departure point at own expense. AAT Kings Departure Points Melbourne: Federation Square, corner of Flinders & Russell Street, Melbourne. We use modern 24-34 seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats and seat belts You can change your pick-up point after a booking has been made, please do so 48hrs prior to departure." Concession Card Holders ·Concession prices apply to all Australian and New Zealand pensioners, Australian Senior Card holders and full time Australian students. .Concession discounts for rail products are only available where an Australian Pensioner Concession card is produced. Operating Days and Times Supplier reserves the right to cancel or alter tour itineraries as deemed necessary. Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability and/or other factors. The company gives no guarantee as to the exact arrival or departure times of tours as circumstances beyond our control may influence this.

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking. unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour. All booking confirmations will be subject to availability. Fares, itineraries and days of operations are subject to change due to unforseen circumstances or operational limitations. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. There is limited luggage allowance on the Day Tours. Please check with the supplier directly in case you are carrying more luggage on the tour day."

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour from selected CBD hotels and common Pick up locations. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Return

5.30pm approximately