[PRIVATE TOUR] Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains

Name: [PRIVATE TOUR] Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains
Brand: Paddlers Urban Adventures
SKU: 7892
Price: 474.27 USD
Availability: InStock

Activity Duration (7 hours)

Moderate

Hosted in English, French

[PRIVATE TOUR] Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains

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Overview

About

Take a private tour to explore the Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains.

What you'll do

Escape the city and head into the mountains for a fun nature excursion. With a private guide, depart Melbourne and head to Mount Dandenong to take in the views of the city and Port Phillip. Then, visit a sanctuary where art and nature come together, and take a stroll around the small village of Olinda. Finally, end your day with a ride through the mountains on the historic Puffing Billy steam train.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.

Additional pickup options

Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Port of Melbourne

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Hotel pick up and drop off
complimentary bottled water
Puffing Billy train tickets
Entry into Sky High summit viewing at Mount Dandenong
Entry/Admission - Puffing Billy Playground
Entry/Admission - William Ricketts Sanctuary

What is not included?

Meals and beverages other than complimentary bottled water
Car Child seats are available on request for $20 per seat

Additional Information

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

Paddlers Urban Adventures

Host since 2025

Itinerary

Melbourne Mountain Bike Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for [PRIVATE TOUR] Puffing Billy and Dandenong Mountains in Melbourne, Australia. This mountain bike tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.

No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Puffing Billy Playground

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission included

Have fun taking a ride on Puffing Billy, a beautifully preserved heritage steam train that winds it way through pristine forest, fern gullies and through the mountain ranges whilst marvelling at some spectacular scenery and sounds of the old train whistle blowing.

William Ricketts Sanctuary

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission included

William Rickets sanctuary. A mythical sculpture garden depicting Aboriginal indigenous culture set amongst 80 metre high mountain ash trees, forest and fern gullies. Art and nature come together in this amazing magical setting.

Olinda

Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission included

Olinda is a quaint mountain village. Take time to wander around to see the lovely boutiques, craft and antique shops. There is an array of fine food to enjoy for lunch or indulge in an award winning pie from "pie in the sky.

Mount Dandenong

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission included

Arrive at the summit of Mount Dandenong for some spectacular views overlooking Melbourne City, Port Philip bay and surrounding mountain ranges whilst being surrounded by towering mountain ash trees, fern gullies and gardens or relax in the Sky high cafe whilst taking in the sights.