Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Melbourne CBD

Embark on a full-day scenic tour from Melbourne CBD to experience the Puffing Billy Steam Train and witness the magical Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre - Puffing Billy and Lunch
    Ride Puffing Billy Emerald Lake Park to Belgrave. Enjoy this iconic steam train ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria. You will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch at the picturesque Emerald Lake. Time…
What's Included
  • Ride on the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train from Belgrave to Emerald Lake
  • Watch the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Access to the beautiful Emerald Lake Park
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Visit The Nobbies for stunning coastal views
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on this full-day tour with a comfortable air-conditioned ride from a readily accessible location in Melbourne CBD. Begin your journey with a stop at the scenic Emerald Lake, nestled in the stunning Dandenong Ranges, where you can take a tranquil walk around and buy your lunch. Next, get ready to board the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train that…

Location
Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
Emerald Lake Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shawna_c
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent Time! - John was our tour guide and he was excellent! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great trip! The excursion was great, but John made it an exceptional awesome experience!! Thanks Viator for hiring quality personal!
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Cambria88
Nov 10, 2024
A full on day of fun! - Ric our tour guide was happy energetic, informative and great to chat to. The Puffing Billy experience was phenomenal and I can't wait to bring my kids back to experience it as well. The penguin parade was a beautiful experience however it did get a little overwhelming with the volunteers yelling at everyone taking photos. It's understandable their reasons why, however the board walk can become a little chaotic. Getting to watch the penguins however was a very amazing experience and Ric ensured that every opportunity to see them naturally in their burrows on the roadside was taken. Highly recommended for solo, couples and families.
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Ian_j
Nov 8, 2024
Excellent must do - The Penguins walking up from the beach to their burrows enjoyed the group atmosphere Puffin Billy was awesome
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Olap423
Nov 7, 2024
100% recommend! - Our trip was greatly organised and we had a lot of fun! All of the attractions were worth visiting, our guide and driver Thomas was great, cheers! :)
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Abhishek_k
Nov 6, 2024
Nice tour. Recommended. - Great tour guide. John from Down Under tours was very nice and provided an enjoyable experience throughout the trip. Recommended.
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Lilian_m
Nov 2, 2024
Best tour ever - Penguins were the highlight of this tour and our driver Marty was amazing- looked after us from pick up til dropping us off 🥰👍
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Justin_m
Nov 2, 2024
Amazing Trip - Amazing tour and our tour guide Marty was awesome! Well worth the money being able to see multiple iconic spots!
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Gizem_a
Nov 1, 2024
Amazing experience! - Riding in Puffing Billy was fun and totally different experience. They were considerate about our budget for dinner and gave good advice. The tour was well-planned, we could do everything without rushing. Penguin Parade was amazing! Watching the Little Penguins come from the sea and observe their journey to their nests was fun, cute, and impressive.
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Dennis_l
Nov 9, 2024
Nice trip with good guide - Be prepared for cold weather with strong wind and dressed enough. It will be even a nicer experience if you got a good guide like what we have, thanks John. John is very professional and create lots of joy 😁😁😁
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Galen_h
Nov 10, 2024
Don't book this tour - They will sent the message via phone but they are rude to let you confirm the booking. How ridiculous? Even already reply the message YES but they still need you to urgently confirm again, how many time you need to confirm ? Terrible costomer service! Also the time is always late, the tour guide always give us the time back to the bus but always late, that is waste our time. The tour guide don't give any punish for who late. Very disappointed for the trip. Never booking with this company.
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From $146
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).