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A train with passengers wearing yellow boots and helmets, traveling on tracks surrounded by trees. 1
A group of penguins on a dirt path with green grass on either side. 2
A wooden boardwalk with people standing and looking at the sea. 3
A person taking a photo with a camera at a train station named Belgrave. 4
Two men in uniforms standing by a train. 5
By Explore Australia Tours

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$284 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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!

Activity location

  • Puffing Billy Railway
    • 1 Old Monbulk Road,
    • 3160, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Regent Theatre
    • 191 Collins Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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General Viewing

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 PM
Price details
NZ$283.55 x 1 AdultNZ$283.55
Total
Price is NZ$283.55
Until Tue, 6 Oct

Penguins Plus

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 PM
Price details
NZ$364.03 x 1 AdultNZ$364.03
Total
Price is NZ$364.03
Until Tue, 6 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All fees and taxes
  • Inclusions
    1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Guide
  • Inclusions
    General admission into Penguin Parade
  • Inclusions
    Return transport to/from Melbourne
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
  • Exclusions
    Snacks at own expense

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time

Activity itinerary

Puffing Billy Railway

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre

  • 30m
Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities.

The Nobbies

  • 40m
At The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action!

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the amazing sight of little penguins waddling home from the ocean to their burrows at Phillip Island. Home to the largest little penguin colony in the world, you can watch these amazing seabirds every night of the year from our general viewing platform and boardwalks.

Location

Activity location

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    Puffing Billy Railway
    • 1 Old Monbulk Road,
    • 3160, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Regent Theatre
    • 191 Collins Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    InterContinental Melbourne by IHG
    • 495 Collins Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    Mail Exchange Hotel
    • 688 Bourke Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    Mercure Melbourne Southbank
    • 9 Riverside Quay
    • 3006, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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    Her Majesty's Theatre
    • 219 Exhibition Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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