Melbourne Puffing Billy Penguin wine choc(16 max) Hotel Pick Up
Overview
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8–11 AM departure (subject to Puffing Billy tickets). Exact time emailed by 9 PM 1 day prior. Extreme weather suspension of Puffing Billy: apply to platform for $60 refund; rest itinerary unchanged.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery: Try handcrafted chocolates and ice creams for a sweet treat.
Local Venue & Wine Tasting (Optional, Own Expense):; optionally pair with Yarra Valley’s cool-climate wines.
Puffing Billy Vintage Steam Train: Ride the vintage narrow-gauge steam train through temperate rainforest.
Maru Koala Park (Optional, Own Expense Subject to the schedule of the train, not guaranteed to go): Get close to Australia’s wildlife—kangaroos, koalas in eucalyptus trees, and unique native species.
Penguin Parade: Watch the world’s smallest wild penguins return to nests, a magical day end.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is a dream destination for chocolate lovers. With its sprawling grounds, stunning vineyard views, and endless sweet treats, this family-friendly attraction offers a truly decadent experience.
Yarra Valley
Nestled in the heart of Gruyere, within the renowned Yarra Valley wine region, yarra valley winery offers an intimate and unforgettable wine experience. This boutique winery combines stunning vineyard views, award-winning wines, and warm hospitality, making it a must-visit for wine lovers and travelers alike.
What‘s Included
entrance for Philip island and puffing billy train ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
maru entrance fee(optional)
wine taste（optional15 per person）
Meals
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small Group Hotel Pick Up
Mercedes Mini Bus
Pickup included
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Guide Eric.
Olga M,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very enjoyable tour. Eric our guide/driver was very informative and friendly. Couldn't ask for a nicer person. He was knowledgeable and helpful. Eric gave us time and recommendations on what to do and where to sit for best view. Thank you Eric! Highly recommend this Tour.
Excellent trip
mayccm2018,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Got the wrong pickup messages at the beginning. The guide, Shin, was very well-organized, knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. He also provided free bottled water and drinks. The pickup van was clean and comfortable. Quick visit the chocolate factory. The nearby lake was very beautiful. I did not have wine tasting because just joined similar tasting two day before. Then, I admired nearby scenery instead. Regrettably, we did not have time to visit Maru Koala and Animal Park due to schedule of Puffing Billy Railway. Excellent unique experiences - dangled legs outside the carriage. Great Penguin Parade at Philip Island. Shin also let us take pictures when saw kangaroos. Overall excellent experiences.
Great fun, interesting and good value for money
Sarah W,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a very long day, but very interesting and a lot of fun. William, our driver and guide provided a lot of information and ensured we were fully informed of ways to get the most out of each stop. Thank you William, I would recommend this trip as good value and great fun.
DON’T DO IT - BADLY ORGANISED & COSTLY
Tourist18291038069,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was an incredibly badly organised trip. The puffing billy train ride was cancelled but we weren’t notified until after the cut off time to cancel. The add ons, chocolate tasting is basically turn up and get offered a few crumbs of chocolate then hang around to go the wine tasting, which you pay for. Again, utterly rubbish, no alternative for those that can’t / don’t drink alcohol. Then on to a totally crap zoo, arriving 30 minutes before it closed. Then on to Phillip Island, arriving just in time to see the little guys cross the beech. Would suggest scrap the chocolate visit & the wine tasting, arrive at the zoo with time to actually look around and arrive MUCH earlier at Phillip Island so that you can actually have time at the visitor centre. In all honesty, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TOUR. IT WAS NOT GOOD!!
Unhappy 🙁
robynlT9708RY,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We didn’t go on this tour as I didn’t get the message for the pickup until the next morning as it was sent late in the afternoon & was charging my phone & thought on our ticket was 11am we rang both numbers with out any answer, so I would like to suggest the pickup message to be sent out earlier, & better customer service to ring up, so we are very disappointed with the outcome & the loss of the money, so we didn’t get to enjoy the trip😢
Great guide/driver
sally n,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00William our driver/guide was great and made the trip for us.It was a very long day over 12 hours but worth it for the experience especially the little penguins
Cool.
Manu T,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Shin is a good guide! Communicated good advice. On the other hand, cover yourself in the penguins... Thank you.
It’s worth noting this is...
Erin F,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s worth noting this is a long day and you might not make it back to Melbourne until well after midnight. In saying that it’s a great day out. And the drive is quite pretty, especially through the Yarra. William was a lovely guide who was eager to make sure everyone had a good time. Puffing Billy is the highlight, but it’s worth doing the Rochford tasting. Lunch at the chocolate venue is fine but try and take dinner with you to the penguins as the food there is bad. If you’re keen to do all these activities, this is a compact day trip that delivers.
William was a very good...
Meifang C,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00William was a very good tour guide! He gave us clear instructions and gave us good tips for every location.
Quick all in ! Wonderful
marisoljulietat,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great group, we had a great time with Lion, he was friendly and cared for the well-being of all of us. The chocolate factory is a quick visit, but if you organize, you can buy some items and enjoy, after that we went to have lunch and visited the vineyard. Next activity was jumping on the train, it was fabulous, and the penguis were a great experience. If you don't have much time, this tour includes all the best things to do!
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