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Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

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Overview

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After being picked up from a convenient central Melbourne CBD location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, your first stop will be in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges to ride the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train. Next stop is The Nobbies Lookout via the scenic route through the Dandenong Ranges. You will see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, then it’s off to watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.

Description

Durations: 11 hours

Location: Summerlands, Victoria

Summer

  • Pick Up times range from: 12pm – 2.30pm

  • Return to Melbourne approx: 11pm- 12pm

Winter

  • Pick Up times range from: 10am – 11am

  • Return to Melbourne approx: 9pm- 10pm

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Emerald Lake and Lunch: Take a leisurely walk around the picturesque Emerald Lake where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch.

Puffing Billy: All aboard this historic steam train for a ride on Puffing Billy from Emerald to Belgrave. Enjoy this iconic ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria.

Nobbies:

  • Tourist Information Centre: Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct.

  • Lookout And Boardwalk: Take on the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this spectacular lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and enjoy the stunning surrounds.

Phillip: Island Penguin Parade And Dinner: After purchasing your dinner at the venue you will be ready to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade. Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows.

Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.

* Please be aware outside of summer months we may not always be able to visit The Nobbies due to reduced daylight hours.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 5 days in advance of the start date of the experience.

Meeting points

Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne.

Options

Australian Eastern Standard Time

Selected date

Thursday, 07 May 2026

A$234.00

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Age 0 - 15

A$192.00

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Reviews

4.44

367 reviews

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  • A must go tour!

    Ernest T,Apr 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour to Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade was excellent. The train ride was a unique experience, riding with legs outside the carriage! The route was great, winding through beautiful countryside for an hour with time for photo & video shots of the smoking & whistling engine. We then moved onto the penguins struggling to leave the water and return to their burrows on land. The staff who organized these 2 events were very professional & courteous. The key to the tour was our driver, Terry, who was a mine of information on Puffing Billy, The Penguin Parade and life in Australia. He ensured that our schedule was maintained throughout the day so that entry to Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade were not delayed. Thanks to Terry!

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  • Even though it’s a long...

    justin D,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Even though it’s a long day but everything went so smooth as planned. The tour guide was so helpful and friendly. Awesome experience and highly recommended!

  • Highly recommended tour

    Catherine M,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The experience went from puffing billy to bobbins rocks to the penguin parade. Simon was an awesome guide and kept the tour on time and fun.

  • This tour is highly...

    Woodrow A,Apr 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour is highly recommended. The tour guide went out of his way to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. His commentry was very informative.

  • Be careful who you book with.

    989evanf,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    We booked the longer day session early morning pick up so we could have more time at the venues. Without reason we got bumped to a shorter day. Only by email. So turned up at the meeting site and basically told your not on the list.. no explanation.no call this number..called the company contact number to a recorded message. So ripped off really. 4hours less meant we didn't get to the other sheduled sites for long and one not at all. As for puffing billy. It is good and worth the trip. The penguins were cute and a different experience. Kids loved it.

  • The train and sightseeing...

    Mary S,Apr 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The train and sightseeing were great. Our driver/guide Simon, was terrific. He kept us happy on the long drive to and from Phillip Island. Unfortunately only a few penguins participated that night. Our only complaint was that the van used was uncomfortable. Our knees were against the seat in front and there was no place under the seat to stretch out our legs. We are not particularly tall.

  • Comfortable and worth it

    DilliPriya B,Mar 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Lorraine did a great job as a guide had a great day...felt comfortable though its a new city and being a solo traveller

  • Good day out

    J4585UVpeterc,Mar 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Puffing Billy experience was excellent and the Trip to Phillip Island was good. Great to experience some penguins arrive back on land but hoped for a few more. Simon drove the bus and was both courteous and easy to speak to. On arrival we had initially been met by another driver who reminded everyone that they weren't in kindergarten whilst treating everyone of us as such.

  • Love the penguin 🐧🐧

    Tammy L,Mar 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Penguin parade is super cool, they are so cute and little. Can't do this anywhere else. Train is just touristy ride thru people's backyards but fun. Saw wombats, penguins, achidnas, so cute. Guide was fun and informative

  • Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

    908lauh,Mar 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    The guide cum driver is experience with flexible response when the Puffing Billy train was not operate for that particular hour. He booked the next available timing and during this period, bring us to view the Kangaroo. Good job

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