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• Boring Long Day On A Bus

  Laura O,

  Oct 26, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  This trip is not suitable for young children. The Puffing Billy Experience is just a train ride - you don't really see anything. Our guide parked up a ridiculously steep hill, no consideration with a toddler. We were promised lunch in our ticket - we did not get this. They took us to Services for McDonalds, which is not good enough! We spent the majority of the day on the bus - and it was a long day. When we finally arrived to watch the penguins, we had to give our guide a $5 each in order for him to give us our tickets. Seeing the penguins were amazing, but it is not a full day trip.

• Rainy &cold weather

  TAEHONG J,

  Oct 23, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  I chose the English guide, but all but two of my family are Chinese, and the guide only uses Chinese. There is only a simple English introduction

• Puffing Billy - Great; Penguin - Ok

  Zahra R,

  Oct 17, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  We had fun on the Puffing Billy Train Ride. Loved sitting with my legs hanging out. The scenery was also lovely. The train seats were also comfortable. The penguin parade was not what I imagined. It was dark and the penguins were far away and it was hard to see. It was not worth the money I spent on the activity. I would have rather seen them in an aquarium where u can get a good look at them. Photos and videos were not allowed and even if they were, nothing would come out clearly.

  

  

  

  

  

• Not english, late departure

  Alexandra I,

  Oct 8, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  I booked a tour starting 8.30am, I received an email that the pickup is at 10.30am and it is 11am and we are still not out from Collins street. There is no mention of summer or winter hour in your presentation. The bus number was wrong. Also I booked an ENGLISH tour group and we are in an all Chinese one, made to listen to the english version on my phone. Although the driver lady is nice, the information on this activity is wrong. If I would’ve had all this infos in advance, be sure I wouldn’t book it with them, I would’ve looked for one in English, with an earlier starting hour.

• Amazing Puffing Billy ride

  PremLata P,

  Sep 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The Puffing Billy ride through the forest for an hour was great. Even the weather was very cold and raining but we all enjoyed on board.

• Wonderful experience

  EGOR L,

  Sep 16, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great tour. The route is perfectly planned, all locations have enough time to inspect, visit toilets, souvenir shops, etc. The group is small (up to 20 people), moving clearly on schedule without delay. Guide Evan takes the utmost care for every tourist, tries to help and prompt details. I don't speak very good English, but I was clear in the guide's speech, both all the organizational and all the information about the locations. The route is full, bringing many positive emotions from each location - stunning views, contact animals, penguins. All tickets (train, penguins) are already included in the price; the wildlife park is purchased separately if you wish, but you must go there. In terms of price, it is also one of the best options on the market. Given the lack of Russian-speaking guides, this is probably the best offer for a Russian tourist (as well as tourists from other countries). Thank you and wish the company further development.

• A day with Ricky Lee

  Russell H,

  Aug 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great excursion from the centre of Melbourne. Our guide, Ricky Lee, was superb. Very informative but also very funny. Gave us great tips for viewing the Little Penguins.

• the trip was very...

  Baqer B,

  Jul 30, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  the trip was very interesting and the atmosphere was great, also tye driver was so friendly, thank you guys

• A must do trip

  Nicola P,

  Jul 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great all day trip, pick up was punctual. The Puffing Billy train surpassed all my expectations, the scenery was so beautiful and it was great fun sat on the train with your legs dangling on the outside. Loved Philip Island too, it was so beautiful and we did see some penguins. Ricky our tour guide was amazing, he was very knowledgeable, gave some great advice and also made us laugh.

• The Total Package......Puffing Billy ,Kangaroos,koalas, Australian wildlife and Penguins.

  kylie a,

  Jun 23, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Awesome experience....puffing Billy,lunch,Australian animals and the penguin parade......worth while.xxxxx Good Value and well organised....English and mandorine tour guide.

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