{"id":239,"date":"2017-10-21T05:57:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-21T05:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/melbournedailytours.com.au\/?page_id=239"},"modified":"2022-01-05T21:04:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T21:04:47","slug":"puffing-billy-healesville-sanctuary-dandenong-ranges-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melbournedailytours.com.au\/index.php\/puffing-billy-tours\/puffing-billy-healesville-sanctuary-dandenong-ranges-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary and Dandenong Ranges Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-239\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-239-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-239-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-stretched\" ><div id=\"pgc-239-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-239-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-a41ecc6b9017-239\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:false,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/melbournedailytours.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/puffing-billy-plus.jpg)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;color: #ffff00\"><strong>Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary and Dandenong Ranges Tour<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-239-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-239-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-239-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Healesville Sanctuary, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy Tour are famous Australian tourist attractions. What if you could visit all these in a day and have a tourist guide who gives you interesting backstories? This handcrafted tour begins with a visit to the famous Healesville Sanctuary where you can closely watch the animals followed by the captivating \u2018Spirit of sky\u2019 bird show. Witness how ailing animals are treated at the Wildlife Health Centre. Riding the 20<sup>th<\/sup>-century train, Puffing Billy that traverses to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges just takes the amazing tour to new heights, literally!<\/em><\/p>\n<p> It is every nature lover and wildlife enthusiasts dream to go to a place that exudes its natural beauty, away from the trapping of fast-paced modern lives. There aren\u2019t many such places where you can find such unadulterated beauty. Barely an hour\u2019s drive from Melbourne, have the time of your life at the Healesville Sanctuary, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-239-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>This tour departs<\/strong>: on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8.30 am from the city and concludes back in the city the same day between 5-5.30 pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tour price: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adult: $180<\/p>\n<p>Child: $160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-239-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-239-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lC25GGFspQc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-239-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-wire-9c871a54b941-239\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/bookeo.com\/melbournedailytours?type=41564NAHT6M15F2CBF4A66\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBOOK NOW\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-239-1-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>What the tour includes:<\/strong>\u00a0 We will cover the Healesville Sanctuary entry and the historic steam train ride for you.\u00a0 Our friendly tour guide will lead you to the exotic tourist spots and tell you interesting stories and facts about the places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional activities that you can book: <\/strong>Enjoy \u2018Magic Moment\u2019 a 10-minute encounter with your favourite Australian animal at $12.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Things to be carried<\/strong>: We advise you to carry appropriate clothing as per the weather conditions, snacks, water bottle, sunscreen and hat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-239-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-239-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-239-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tour itinerary:<br \/> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Take a ride in the historic Puffing Billy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Puffing Billy is Australia\u2019s premier steam railway built in 1899. The authorities have left no stone unturned in preserving this heritage railway in its original form, particularly the 1920s. Not just the train, the journey also it truly captivating. The view of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges as the train passes by is a treat to the senses. Gazing at the lush green fern gullies and the Mountain Ash trees as the cool breeze gently brushes you feels like a dream. Swaying the legs from the sides enjoying this glorious view makes for timeless memories for both children and adults.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Discover the wild at Healesville Sanctuary<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the stunning Yarra Valley lies Healesville Sanctuary. The 30 acres stretch consisting of around 70 acres bushland is a delight for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. It\u2019s where you can catch a glimpse of native and rare Australian wildlife species in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<p>The Healesville Sanctuary boasts of koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingos, birds of prey and platypus. Do you know the unique characteristic of the duck-billed platypus? Along with the 4 species of echidna, they are a rare species of mammals that lay eggs. Platypus can be found only in Eastern seaboard of Australia and the best place to see them is undoubtedly the Healesville Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>Mesmerize in the majestic \u2018Spirit of the Sky\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Spirit of the Sky is a one-of-its-kind bird show where you get to see birds in action up close and personal. You will enjoy the sight of the birds of prey catching their prey, breaking egg shells and eating and the parrots lighting up the blue sky. But most of all, you will love watching them fly as they playfully sway past you.\u00a0 The Spirit of Sky show takes place daily at 12 pm and at 2.30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Wildlife Health Centre<\/p>\n<p>The Wildlife Health Centre that lies inside the Healesville Sanctuary is where animals that are ill or injured are treated. Over 2000 animals are treated here each year. You will be inspired by our team of vets as they go about their job of caring for the animals, in turn, you can also express your concern for the animals. Besides this, the health centre also includes a training facility for future vets.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you love the greens and the wild, the Healesville Sanctuary, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy tour should definitely top your bucket list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Healesville Sanctuary, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy Tour are famous Australian tourist attractions. What if you could visit all these in a day and have a tourist guide who gives you interesting backstories? 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