6 Wildlife Railways Worldwide Worth Riding

1.Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 640 reviews · 8 hours · from $140Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy and Healesville tour, with train tips, wildlife highlights, timing, transport, price, and practical advice.

“Mark our guide was superb, punctual and very friendly. Gave very clear information and told us about the local areas we were going through on the way. The Sanctuary Park was fantastic and then the ultimate experience at the end was the Puffing Billy Steam Train. Would highly recommend this for anyone travelling to Melbourne.”

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2.Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · 12 hours · from $145

Ride Puffing Billy, tour The Nobbies, and watch Phillip Island’s little penguins return at sunset on this full-day trip from Melbourne.

“We had a great day. Our guide Alan looked after us well and made the whole day run smoothly. We really enjoyed the whole experience.”

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3.1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · from $157

Ride Puffing Billy, explore the Dandenong Ranges, and meet Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary on a full-day trip from Melbourne.

“It was a very enjoyable tour. We first spent our time in Healesville Santuary. What I liked about the place is that animals are living in enclosures which are similar to their natural habitat. The Puffing Billy is one for the books!”

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4.Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $164Top rated

Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, then watch little penguins return home on a full-day tour from Melbourne.

“We had an amazing day on Puffing Billy and Penguins wildlife tour. Gina, our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful the whole day through. Puffing Billy is an amazing experience and watching hundreds of penguins come in from tRead more”

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5.Puffing Billy Train Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Review of Melbourne’s private Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary, and Brighton tour, with costs, tickets, itinerary tips, and who should book.

“Very very wonderful experience, my son and daughter really love. We saw train and many wildlife. The train tickets are extremely hard to get and our guide Tom helps us to purchase. Thank you team. Highly recommended.”

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6.[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $502

Review of a private Melbourne tour combining Healesville Sanctuary, native wildlife, and the Puffing Billy steam train.

“Amazing experience.The places are scenic. Thanks Russel for explaining everything with humor which makes our day even funnier”

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