Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
- 14–17 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 15 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for an exciting adventure combining the Puffing Billy steam train with the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train on a scenic journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, crossing the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. You can even dangle your legs over the open-sided carriages as you take in stunning views of fern gullies and tall mountain ash trees. At Lakeside, you’ll have time to explore the peaceful walking trails at Emerald Lake Park, relax by the lake, or grab a coffee at the café. After some free time in Melbourne, join the afternoon tour to Phillip Island. Take in breathtaking views from the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk before the Penguin Parade begins. Watch the little penguins come ashore and waddle across the beach to their burrows. You'll see these adorable penguins in action as they feed & socialise. This tour offers a fun and informative experience with expert guides in small groups of up to 24 guests.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach with upgraded seating
- One-way journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- General admission to the Penguin Parade
- All Fees and Taxes
- Puffing Billy half-day morning tour
- Phillip Island afternoon tour
- Passionate & professional live guide (English)
What's not
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Step aboard the iconic Puffing Billy Railway for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Feel the fresh forest air from the famous open-sided carriages as the historic steam train winds past towering trees and fern-filled gullies from Belgrave to Lakeside.
As Puffing Billy steams through the enchanting Dandenong Ranges, you'll be treated to stunning views of lush forests, towering trees, and vibrant fern gullies. Along the way, you’ll cross the iconic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, offering breathtaking vistas of the serene landscape.
Here, you’ll have the chance to explore interactive exhibits that delve into the rich heritage of Puffing Billy and the surrounding region. You could also enjoy a bite to eat at the cafe or venture out to Emerald Lake Park.
This picturesque park invites you to explore its scenic walking trails, where you can take in the serene views of the lake and lush greenery. Alternatively, you can spend more time in or around the Visitors Centre snapping iconic photos!
Enjoy a lunch break in Melbourne's city centre, before heading to the Immigration Museum to meet the Phillip Island Afternoon tour.
Experience an afternoon adventure that takes you directly to Phillip Island for the spectacular Penguin Parade!
Stop by this stunning surf beach at Cape Woolamai! We visit this spot only during the summer.
Enjoy a dinner stop in Cowes, offering a variety of dining options! We only stop at this spot during the summer.
Beautiful views across the ocean while you spot the local seal colony
The nightly spectacular! See the cute little penguins waddle ashore to their nesting grounds.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Go West Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Your Puffing Billy tour will run in the morning. You will then have free time in Melbourne city centre before meeting for your Phillip Island Express Tour the same afternoon at the Immigration Museum
How it compares in Melbourne
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 294 day trips we list in Melbourne.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 76 of 294.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria on the Yarra River, known for laneway cafés, street art, grand Victorian buildings and a calendar full of sport.
Melbourne grew rich on the gold rush of the 1850s, and the grand buildings from that time still stand in the grid of the city centre, among them Flinders Street Station with its yellow facade and the domed Royal Exhibition Building. Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria stand close to the Yarra, and trams rattle along the main streets. Narrow lanes such as Hosier Lane are covered in ever-changing street art.
Top-ranked sights in Melbourne: Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road.
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