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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 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Pickup included
Operated by Wine Hop And Coastal Tours
222 reviews
Patricia C,
Feb 17, 2025
I felt like a little kid traveling by train for the first time. Nathan was an excellent guide/driver. The little penguins were so cute and were very close
AnnaMarie M,
Feb 13, 2025
The tour was great! Picked up with a small bus ( fits max 25 people). Our Giude Tom was amazing and so friendly. On Phillip Island we saw the pinguins & wallabies. The nature there was unbelievable. I can really recommend the tour!
Liliana M,
Feb 4, 2025
The experience was pretty much terrible: the train part was cancelled but no one told us about it in advance. I only found out about it on the day of the event. Also, the information was confusing, in one part were were supposed to meet at 10am, on the other part it mentioned 2:00pm. When we tried to contact through the channels provided, NO ONE was picking the phone to provide support. On top of that, a bus with NO AC on a day whose temperature was over 37 degrees Celsius was sent to take us to the Philip Island. When asking the guide if we could get reimbursed, he didn't know who we should contact for that, etc. We were waiting on the heat, in a beach area that they suddenly decided to take us on in order to "make up" for the Puffing Billy Train activity, for almost 30 minutes. Luckily, one of the other buses had some seats and took some of us for the remaining part of the experience, which was worth it. I asked for a reimbursement and the company agreed to provide an insignificant amount, inferior to the value I would pay if I only wanted to do the Puffing Billy. I do not plan to book any other activity with Wine Hope and Coastal Tours.
Sam W,
Feb 2, 2025
A must do when in Melbourne! Some bucket list moments for me and my partner. Thomas was a great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day!
Pallabi R,
Jan 29, 2025
Jhon was an excellent host, he guided us really well throughout the trip. He is very soft spoken and kind and has a wealth of knowledge regarding the area and what to look for during the trip. He knows the terrain at the back of his hand, he is a very nice person, and you would really like his sense of humor and banter all along.