Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
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.
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Reviews
352 reviews
Best Tour Guide-Lorraine :)
Lynn L,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorraine was the best tour guide I could have asked for! We saw wild kangaroos, a koala, little penguins & burrows with their babies waiting for parents return with food. We had the best viewing spot thanks to her sharing her knowledge & experiences!!
A very satisfying day
山口紀,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very enjoyable tour. We left at 12:30 in the afternoon, and had a day of enjoying both the Puffin Billy Railway and Phillip Island. The guides were very kind and friendly, driving safely and the explanatory talk was interesting. It was February, so the penguins arrived late (around 20:50), but I was able to sleep on the bus to and from there, so I didn't feel that hard. We had time to buy lunch at the Puffin Billy Railroad visitor center and dinner at the Penguin Parade visitor center, both of which were not bad dishes. It's a great way to enjoy the sights of Melbourne all at once.
Consider your OPTIONS
BrendaJ C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY. Ticket says 10.30am pick up. Text message says 12.30pm. So, your there 10.30am just incase.....wasting half a day. Emails not answered, phone not answered. Driver was great and did the best he could with what he had. No stop in any town for dinner......you get a choice of 3 filthy eating places at the visitor center. Tables are disgusting. Food literally uneatable. Given your not back in melbourne until midnight, a 12 hour day, a decent meal would be appreciated. Penguins are great to see, but keep in mind you can see exactly these at st kilda pier and save yourself a 12 hour day with no clean toilets, no eatable food, and the cost of this tour.
Just do it!!
Sharon K,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun, well worth doing. Our driver was fantastic. Should not need to make me write a book to give a review.
Billy
AnnMaree J,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day out thoroughly enjoyed it driver was very knowledgeable happy and helpful. Would like to do the trip again.
Very awful
Zhu Z,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Totally SCAM. No one showed up to pick up and no response from the guide. We trying to get refund of the operator at the moment
Service not delivered and no communication
Explore28944701531,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour was marked as completed, but it never actually took place. The meeting point was across from Hotel Windsor. On the day of the tour, the road was blocked due to a protest, making the location inaccessible. No alternative meeting point or instructions were provided. I attempted to contact the operator via WhatsApp (which they used the day before to confirm the booking), but my messages were read and not responded to. In addition, we encountered two other participants at the meeting point who were also unable to reach the operator. They informed us that they had tried multiple methods of contact, including email, phone calls, and WhatsApp, without receiving any response. We then contacted Viator to request a refund. Viator informed us that the refund was denied because the operator did not approve it. As a result, we did not participate in the tour and incurred a loss of USD 168. Very disappointing experience, especially due to the lack of communication.
Must for Melbourne visitor
Navneet G,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely enjoyable tour with Russel our guide and driver of the day. His commentary made the tour lively and interesting.
Terry is The Man!!!
robsS2302BX,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terry was a first class tour guide right from the get go. His knowledge is superb and his timing was excellent. He kept us right on track throughout the day. He even told me we were going to see my namesake. We did. We went to Nobbies place!!! Top fella, great sense of humour and great asset to the Melbourne tourist industry. Thanks Again Terry. Regards Rob ‘Nobby’ Stewart
It is a fun and...
Becky C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a fun and informative tour. Everyone is so friendly. The scenery is beautiful. A great experience!!!!!
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Melbourne, Australia
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