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Departs: Melbourne 8.20 am - Returns: Approx. 5.30 pm

Relax and enjoy the great scenery of lush ferns and dense forests of the nearby Dandenong Ranges. En route visit the Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, home to lyrebirds, crimson rosella, cockatoos and kookaburras. Look out for these native birds. Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline. Enjoy a traditional morning tea of Aussie billy tea, Lamingtons and vegemite crackers. See picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline. Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway, tour the Yarra Valleys beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards. Enjoy your lunch break at Fergusson Winery (lunch not included). After lunch take a short transfer to your afternoon venue, the award winning Healesville Sanctuary. Your guide will escort you among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bush land setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary and home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more and witness the amazing and exciting Eagles Fly demonstration within the sanctuary. See the renowned nocturnal house with the shy platypus and stroll through large aviaries and pond areas.