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Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

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Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, winding through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges. After soaking in the beauty of lush fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees, head to Phillip Island for an awe-inspiring encounter with nature. Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as hundreds of adorable little penguins make their way from the ocean to their sandy burrows at sunset—a truly magical and heartwarming experience you won’t want to miss!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All fees and taxes

1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy

Licensed Guide

General admission into Penguin Parade

Return transport to/from Melbourne

Lunch

Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island

Snacks at own expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Mercure Melbourne Southbank
9 Riverside Quay, Southbank Melbourne Australia
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above. Your pickup depends on the time of year you have booked. Your exact meeting times are listed below and our team will confirm this with you after a booking is placed. 12:30 pm (Oct-Mar, Daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 12:30pm and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St 10:00 am (Apr -Sept, Non -daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 10am and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 9:20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 9:35amRegent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 9:45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St As the time that the penguins arrive on the beach changes significantly during the year, our return time to Melbourne also varies significantly from 21:00 to 0:00

What To Expect

1

Puffing Billy Railway

Enjoy a 1-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honored tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

General Viewing

Pickup included

Penguins Plus

Upgrade to Penguins Plus: Superb up-close viewing from the tiered seating in Penguins Plus.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Puffin Billy/Penguins

    Tracy A,

    Feb 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour to go on. Especially of you have kids. Penguins plus is a great choice. Unclosed to these amazing creatures. Puffing Billy great for kids to go on and hang legs over the side.

  • Train, wallabies and penguins!

    Joseph B,

    Jan 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The day was well paced and included all promised activities. The train was fun, the conservancy had lots of wallabies, and the penguins didn't disappoint. Cat, our guide handled the day well in spite of the fact that the microphone didn't work. Would recommend!

  • Enjoyable experience

    Aparajith B,

    Dec 30, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed the puffing Billy train ride it was a surreal experience. We also enjoyed the penguin parade was wonderful watching them. Our host Lelly was excellent

  • Def do this tour

    Michael L,

    Dec 29, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    The penguin parade was amazing. Highly recommend. Our tour guide was great too! If you have little ones then this tour is definitely for you. The train ride is more for children, I have to admit.

  • Fun

    Patricia L,

    Nov 20, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    Wonderful and fun experience at the Puffing Billy Train. Penguin parade was quite adorable and a must see experience.

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From A$206.10

Was A$219.00

4.77
13 reviews
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