Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Two Icons in One Day – Puffing Billy steam train + Penguin Parade.

Flexible Itinerary – Adjusted to train & penguin schedules.

Close-Up Wildlife – Kangaroos, koalas & more at a local sanctuary.

Scenic Variety – Beaches, rainforest, coastlines, and Phillip Island.

Stress-Free Package – All highlights in one full-day trip.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Comfortable vehicle transport

Bilingual professional driver/guide

Tips for the driver

Toll, parking and fuel

Admission to: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Watching (general viewing ticket)

Admission to the wildlife park

Meals and beverages

Other personal expenses

Personal insurance

What To Expect

Brighton Beach

Visit Melbourne’s most iconic and colorful beach huts, perfect for memorable photos by the seaside. Note: If the Puffing Billy train schedule requires an earlier departure, this stop may be skipped or replaced with an alternative such as a scenic lookout in the Dandenong Ranges or a charming local town, ensuring you still enjoy a unique experience.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Maru Koala and Animal Park

Meet Australia’s famous wildlife up close, from kangaroos and wallabies to sleepy koalas. Learn about local conservation efforts and enjoy the opportunity to hand-feed some of the animals. Note: This spot may be replaced by Moonlit Sanctuary based on the actual situation on the day.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Train ride (no penguin watch)

Train ride (no penguin watch): This option includes Brighton Beach, train ride and the wildlife park experience (or relax in local town), no penguin watch.
Pickup included

Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape

Pickup included

Reviews

3.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Trip to see Penguins
Jennifer T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Got to see the highlights - Puffing Billy, Melbourne Bathhouses, Maru Zoo, and of course penguins!!!!! Vance was a very nice driver and made sure we stayed on time and adjusted where needed. He even highlighted where we could plan to eat during the day which helped on a long tour like this. Great Day out and the penguins are the opportunity of a lifetime to see.
Wasted time and money
Victoria C,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I'll start with the pros- puffing billy was a great experience, highly recommend. The penguin parade was incredible to see experience. Now I'll get to the reason I am giving a 1 star- I don't like to complain, because I understand the need for flexibility. The tour felt like a lot of wasted time, time that was not cheap. I opted for this tour, as there were many options for similar tours, including cheaper ones. Scheduled tour time 10am, and changed to 830, due to the train schedule, which was ok. After the train, we had an excessive amount of time at the train cafeteria. The Maru Animal Park, which felt like a sad zoo. For the cost of the tour, the $30 should have been included. We were given 2 hours to spend there, which doesn't need more than 45 minutes (as per itinerary, 1 hour). Then we were brought to an overpriced chocolate store because we had a lot of time before seeing the penguins. After we were brought to Cowes in Philip Island, and here we were given almost 3 hours. 3 hours to do what? No where on the itinerary had this listed. At 1830 we made our way to the penguin parade. The penguin parade ended late, which of course is not in control of the tour. We started our day at 830 and ended at 2300. Our driver, he was nothing close to a guide. I asked the driver why we didn't stop at two of the locations, he said oh because the train. we weren't given the option, nor were we even told we wouldn't be doing the other activities. , we spent almost 3 hours in Cowes, wasting time. I understand the need for flexibility, but it's different when the itinerary is blatantly disregarded and there is zero communication about it. When choosing tours, it's based on the itinerary. What's the point if the itinerary is different? Different without even given any options or information. If I knew this prior to booking, I would have went with a different tour option. This tour was poorly planned and orchestrated. For $122 USD a person (2 people), I would expect a lot better. Completey upset with our experience.