Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
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 the picturesque Emerald Lake in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch and enjoy a leisurely walk around the Lake. Then it's all aboard the world-famous Puffing Billy Steam Train. The train winds through the hills and finishes at Belgrave. Then it's off on a scenic drive to the next stop The Nobbies to take in the vista of this iconic lookout. Next it's time to visit the Phillip Island Wildlife Animal Park where you can purchase dinner before watching the adorable penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Entry to Emerald Lake
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Entry to The Nobbies
All food and beverage is excluded but there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour.
Options
Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing the tour guide...
sean s,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing the tour guide was awesome she really knew her stuff about Melbourne the train and the penguins will be back again.
Love puffing Billy
Micki B,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00Puffing Billy was a blast. We loved it. Definitely site on the ledge. Penguin parade was disappointing. I wouldn’t recommend it. You don’t really see a penguin and our guide didn’t talk to us about the lives of the penguins or tell us much about them.
Awesome day out
Srinwantu G,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a wonderful experience today. Marsh was an awesome guide with valuable commentary during the entire trip and valued tricks to get more awesome views. Thank you!
Nice
Vinod K,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice tour, Puffing billy experience is awesome, friendly guide and seamless experience best for family with children
Disappointed in the company’s timing itinerary
Beverley C,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00I was disappointed with the timing and scheduling of the tour. The meal stops were either too short or not clearly explained. At the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, we were told to be back on the bus by 7:30 PM, which felt far too early. We only saw two groups of penguins come ashore, and the early departure didn’t give us a chance to watch more of them make their way to their burrows. Additionally, my grandson wanted to buy a souvenir, but there wasn’t enough time for that either.
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