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Experience Victoria’s Ultimate Day Out
Prepare for an unforgettable journey showcasing the very best of Melbourne’s coastal charm, native wildlife, and rich heritage. This private tour is designed to deliver a seamless, stress-free experience, perfect for families, couples, and friends alike.
Tour Highlights
- Brighton Bathing Boxes: Stroll along the sandy shores of Brighton Beach and admire the iconic, colourful bathing boxes. 🏖️
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park: Get up close with Australia’s unique native animals, including kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies in a natural bushland setting. 🐨
- Puffing Billy Railway: Feel the nostalgia of a historic steam train ride through the lush forests and giant fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. 🚂
- All-Inclusive Value: Rest easy knowing that ALL ENTRANCE & ADMISSION FEES ARE INCLUDED. ✨
Personalised Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy a premium experience with private luxury transportation. We pick you up directly from your preferred address and return you safely and comfortably at the end of your adventure. No navigating, no taxis, just pure relaxation.
Upon request, we can also stop at Melbourne’s original handmade UGG factory. Enjoy a relaxed shopping experience with time to browse authentic Australian sheepskin footwear, cosy slippers, and locally made gifts.
Itinerary and Logistics
Tour Duration: Approximately 9-10 hours (Estimated total duration: 9 hours 50 minutes).
Suggested Timeline
- 9:00 AM: Hotel Pickup – Melbourne. Begin your journey in your luxury vehicle and enjoy a comfortable drive towards Brighton Beach (45-minute drive).
- 9:45 AM: Brighton Bathing Boxes. Discover the iconic colourful beach huts, enjoy the coastal atmosphere, and capture beautiful holiday photographs (45-minute visit · Until 10:30 AM).
- 10:50 AM: Jumbo UGG Shopping Experience. Travel to Jumbo UGG and browse Australian sheepskin boots and other products (20-minute drive · 30-minute shopping stop. Shopping ends at 11:20 AM).
- 12:00 PM: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Experience. After a scenic drive, discover Australia’s unique wildlife, encounter kangaroos and wallabies, and enjoy time exploring the sanctuary. An optional lunch can be enjoyed during your visit (40-minute drive · 2.5-hour visit, including optional lunch. Until 2:30 PM).
- 3:30 PM: Journey to Emerald – Puffing Billy Railway. Relax in your luxury vehicle as you travel towards the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and the historic railway experience (1-hour drive · Arrival around 3:30 PM).
- 3:30 PM onwards: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience. Enjoy a memorable ride aboard the historic Puffing Billy Railway through lush forest, fern gullies, and picturesque mountain scenery (1-hour train journey).
- After the Train: Return to Melbourne Hotel. Sit back and relax in your luxury vehicle on the final journey back to your hotel (Approximately 1-hour drive after the train ride).
Transport and Inclusions
- Luxury private vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
- PUFFING BILLY TICKET — INCLUDED
- MOONLIT SANCTUARY ENTRY — INCLUDED
- WI-FI – INCLUDED
- BOTTLE OF WATER – INCLUDED
- AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE- INCLUDED
- PICK-UP FROM YOUR PREFERRED ADDRESS — INCLUDED
- DROP-OFF AT YOUR PREFERRED ADDRESS — INCLUDED
Important scheduling note: The total duration is approximately 9 hours 50 minutes, based on your stated driving and visit times, plus the one-hour train ride. The exact hotel return time depends on the departure time of the selected Puffing Billy service.
