Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, winding through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges. After soaking in the beauty of lush fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees, head to Phillip Island for an awe-inspiring encounter with nature. Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as hundreds of adorable little penguins make their way from the ocean to their sandy burrows at sunset—a truly magical and heartwarming experience you won’t want to miss!
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- 1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
- General admission into Penguin Parade
- Return transport to/from Melbourne
- Licensed Guide
- Dinner Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
- Lunch
- Snacks Snacks at own expense
Meeting and Pickup
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above. Your pickup depends on the time of year you have booked. Your exact meeting times are listed below and our team will confirm this with you after a booking is placed.12:30 pm (Oct-Mar, Daylight savings)Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 12:30pm and below are the pickup times from our other locations:* 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St10:00 am (Apr -Sept, Non -daylight savings)Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 10am and below are the pickup times from our other locations:* 9:20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 9:35amRegent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 9:45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition StAs the time that the penguins arrive on the beach changes significantly during the year, our return time to Melbourne also varies significantly from 21:00 to 0:00
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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