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Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

4.6
300+ booked

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

4.6
300+ booked
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Puffing Billy & Phillip Island Wildlife Bus Tour

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Highlights

  • Drive through the picturesque Dandenong Ranges
  • Hop aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a Scenic ride
  • Purchase your lunch and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the beautiful Emerald Lake
  • Visit the Nobbies tourist centre and learn about the regions oceans and wildlife
  • Walk the famous Nobbies boardwalk to the blowhole while also seeing spectacular Seal Rock
  • Purchase dinner at the Penguin Parade tourist complex
  • Witness the world-famous penguin parade

Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the glorious Dandenong
Ranges, enjoy the scenic route to Phillip Island where you can take a coastal
walk, explore the Nobbies, see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, and then finish the
day with the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.


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 in the
beautiful Dandenong Ranges to ride the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train.
The next stop is The Nobbies Lookout via the scenic route through the
Dandenong Ranges. You will see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, then it’s off to
watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into
their burrows.


Emerald Lake and Lunch: Take a leisurely walk around the picturesque Emerald
Lake where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch.


Puffing Billy: All aboard this historic steam train for a ride on Puffing
Billy from Emerald to Belgrave. Enjoy this iconic ride through the glorious
Dandenong Ranges, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria.


Nobbies Tourist Information Centre: Here you will be able to find out all you
need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct.


Nobbies Lookout And Boardwalk: Take on the glorious views of the Nobbies and
Seal Rock region from this spectacular lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with
ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and enjoy the stunning
surroundings.


Phillip Island Penguin Parade And Dinner: After purchasing your dinner at the
venue you will be ready to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade. Watch the
penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to
their burrows.

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What's included

INCLUDED

Entrance fee
Attraction tickets
Transportation

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Dinner

Customer reviews

4.6

35 verified reviews
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The Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour is highly praised for its engaging guides, scenic Puffing Billy train ride, and the captivating Penguin Parade. Customers appreciate the knowledgeable guides who enhance the experience with insights and personalized touches. The tour is well-organized, offering a memorable and immersive journey through Victoria's iconic attractions.
almost 2 years ago
Travis Lorwyn.Couples

Having our tour guide Jim is great from start to finish! Giving us precise and great tidbits facts about the buffing billy and the penguins in philip island. He went the xtra mile to cameo himself in along one of the train track scenes where he came to greet us! What a lovely touch to the experience. I highly recommend it.

almost 2 years ago
Wai.Family (with young kids)

The Puffing Billy experience is truly amazing and fun! Watching the steam coming out, the burning coal smell and the fun of having our legs out of the train are unforgettable! It is also amazing to see groups of penguins coming out from the sea and then walking back to their homes. Our guide & driver, Thomas, is great and with good patience.

over 1 year ago
Margaret.Couples

Wonderful experience with Thomas our guide and driver. We were lucky that the conductor rode with us on Puffing Billy and showed us the best turns to take our photos. Thomas showed us the best spots to welcome the Little Penguins. Loved the experience. Thank you Thomas!

11 months ago
Yuanshan nerissa

our guide William was great. The puffing billy ride was 50 minutes long and it was so fun to sit in the window ledge to stick out my legs. We spotted many penguins during the penguin parade too!

over 2 years ago
Farah Diyanah.Family (with teens)

It was fun and full of insights from our guides. The puffing billy ride was great and we saw penguins up close. Very cute!

11 months ago
Jaffar Hussien

Intimate and energizing guided experience, offering a fresh and personalized take. Knowledgeable host, smooth pacing, thoughtful touches. A great way to connect deeply with surroundings and immerse in local culture.

almost 2 years ago
Jenifer.Solo Traveller

Gavin was extremely friendly and engaging throughout the tour.. Such a happy guide! Kindly shared his knowledge about Melbourne, which was helpful for my future return to the city.. Hope to be his passenger again!

over 2 years ago
Ah Kuen .Family (with teens)

It was great! Guide Harley has good information on this activity, and it went well for us.

Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • Please refer to the Session Time of your activity upon booking, this is the pickup time and it varies throughout the year to coincide with sunset which is when the penguins roll in from the surf
  • ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket and be accompanied by an ADULT
  • What to bring:

- Water
Please bring your own water, we encourage the use of reusable water bottles. You will also have opportunities to purchase water on your tour.
- Clothing
Our weather can change very rapidly so please check forecasts prior to coming on tour, bring an umbrella if rain is forecast. Maybe bring a jacket as a backup and flat-sealed shoes are recommended.
- Luggage
A small day-pack bag is all that is permitted on the bus due to space constraints. Please bring your headphones to listen to our audio via your device

Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
How to Use Your Voucher
Please present the e-voucher on-site

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