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Puffing Billy (Dandenong Ranges & Brighton Bathing Boxes ) Experience

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This morning you are going to enjoy some good old fashioned fun amidst some of the most beautiful rainforest in Victoria. The journey will take you through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs with views of the Dandenongs in the distance.Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway. Enjoy lush ferns and dense forests of the neaby Dandenong Ranges.


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Discover why the Dandenong Ranges are a favorite destination for day-tripping Melbournians on this fun-filled, full-day tour.
Depart Melbourne from our pick-up point and sit back and relax on the 1-hour ride through Dandenong Ranges. Stop at the Brighton bathing boxes are a popular Bayside icon and cultural asset. The 82 Brighton bathing boxes are unique because of their uniform scale and proportion. As simple structures, all retain classic Victorian architectural features with timber framing, weatherboards and corrugated iron roofs. They remain as they did over one hundred years ago. Although there are many bathing boxes located around Port Phillip Bay and Western Port, the Brighton bathing boxes are the only remaining structures of their kind.






Next head to Belgrave, home of the famous Puffing Billy Steam train where you are in for some fun! This century-old steam train continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Menzies Creek in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges.

Continue to Sassafras ,perching high above Melbourne and observe the striking seasons in the beautiful gardens of the highest villages in the Dandenong Ranges. Search for boutique treasures and browse through art and handicraft galleries. Sample a famous Dandenong Ranges Devonshire tea and enjoy the showcasing of local produce.

Then proceed to William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity. Day trips to this area are never forgotten thanks to both the beauty of the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. Within the sanctuary grounds, there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the aboriginal people engaging with the earth in a pure forest setting. Carved into rocks and tree trunks that dot the paths that flow throughout the property, the themes in his artwork reflect his philosophies of connections with human, nature and the earth.
Visit Sky High which was first established as a survey point in 1861, which has undergone a lavish and sympathetic redevelopment. See Melbourne from one of the most beautiful vantage points in the area and enjoy the unparalleled vista from the SkyHigh Bistro or picnic on the elevated viewing terrace. Sample some delicious local wines from Goulburn, Yarra Valley, Heathcote and more and drink in the natural beauty.
At the end of the tour, sit back and relax on the return drive to Melbourne, where you’ll be dropped off back at your original departure point in the late afternoon.


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Return coach transfer Sightseeing Admission Fee* Professional Tour Guide (Chinese Speaking) EXCLUSIONS









Food & Drinks Additional purchases

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Lunch



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Our tours are conducted in modern air-conditioned vehicles combined with the latest technology to ensure your safety and comfort. Range in size from 13 - 44 seats). Enjoy the ease and comfort of traveling with a group that's sized perfectly. You'll have opportunities to soak up all of the highlights of your trip and get to know your fellow travelers.
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For all travellers, please arrive 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for your tour.

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From AU$128.00

Phillip Island & Maru Koala and Animal Park Full-day Tour

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Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. Visit Maru Koala & Animal Park to observe koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils and much more! Make a sweet stop at Phillip Island Chocolate Factory to shop for goodies before heading to the island’s southwestern coast for dramatic views of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. We finish the day at the Penguin Parade where you can walk out to Summerland Beach and take your seat for the Penguin Parade to observe hundreds of little penguins. Leave Melbourne for a direct journey to Philip Island Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. Learn all about these little creatures at the Visitor Centre Watch them emerge from the sea and making their way to their sand dunes The Nobbies Philip Island Chocolate Factory ACTIVITY DETAILS






Your Phillip Island adventure begins with early morning pickup from our convenient pick-up points in an air-conditioned bus/coach.
Your first stop on your Phillip Island day trip is Maru Koala and Animal Park .
Continue your tour by crossing over the bridge to Phillip Island, making a sweet stop at Phillip Island Chocolate Factory to shop for goodies before we proceed to The Nobbies. At The Nobbies Centre located at Point Grant, on the western tip of Phillip Island. A network of boardwalks outside the centre overlook Seal Rocks, The Nobbies, and The Blowhole.
As the sun begins to set, we head out to Summerland Beach and grab a spot on the boardwalk. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. When the parade is over we leave this enchanting island and enjoy a slow drive back towards Melbourne.
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Entry to the Penguin Parade * LUNCH

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Chinese Speaking Guide

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability Our tours are conducted in modern air-conditioned vehicles combined with the latest technology to ensure your safety and comfort. Range in size from 13 - 44 seats). Enjoy the ease and comfort of traveling with a group that's sized perfectly. You'll have opportunities to soak up all of the highlights of your trip and get to know your fellow travelers.
WHAT TIME SHALL I BE THERE?
For all travellers, please arrive 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for you

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  • 3000
  • Melbourne
  • Victoria

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