Melbourne Puffing Billy Steam Railway & Penguin Parade & Koala Park & Brighton Bathing Boxes 1 Day Tour
Melbourne Puffing Billy Steam Railway & Penguin Parade & Koala Park & Brighton Bathing Boxes 1 Day Tour
General Viewing
- Mandarin and English audio commentary
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Embark on a full-day adventure from Melbourne combining natural beauty, history, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. This tour takes you to the colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes, a postcard-perfect icon of the city’s coastline. Then, step back in time aboard the Puffing Billy Steam Railway, a heritage train that winds through the lush Dandenong Ranges, offering a scenic and nostalgic journey.
As the day unfolds, you’ll travel to Phillip Island, home to rugged coastlines, sweeping ocean views, and the famous Penguin Parade. From the Nobbies Centre to Summerland Beach, you’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of nature before witnessing hundreds of little penguins waddling ashore at sunset — an enchanting finale to your day.
- Brighton Bathing Boxes: Capture photos of Melbourne’s vibrant seaside huts.
- Puffing Billy Steam Railway: Ride Australia’s oldest operating steam train through lush forests.
- The Nobbies Centre: Admire stunning ocean views from Phillip Island’s rugged coastline.
- Penguin Parade: Watch little penguins return home at sunset in their natural habitat.
- Optional Wildlife Encounters: Visit Maru Koala & Animal Park (own expense, subject to schedule).
Itinerary
Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Brighton Bathing Boxes
See Melbourne’s iconic colourful beach huts and enjoy photo opportunities by the seaside.Puffing Billy Steam Train
Ride the historic steam train through the scenic Dandenong Ranges.Maru Koala & Animal Park (optional, own expense)
Encounter Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and emus (subject to train schedule).The Nobbies Centre
Admire panoramic coastal views at Phillip Island’s rugged western tip.Penguin Parade
Witness little penguins returning to shore at sunset from tiered viewing platforms.
What's included
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Customer reviews
Additional information
Visit to Nobbies Centre and Maru Koala & Animal Park subject to train schedule and not guaranteed.
- Tour duration: 8–12 hours depending on season.
- Departs around 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
- Returns to Melbourne CBD around 11:30 PM.
Pickup points in Melbourne CBD:
- 42 Russell St (in front of Grand Hyatt)
- 287 Lonsdale St (between McDonald’s and Emporium)
- 601 Lonsdale St (in front of The Men’s Gallery)
- 52 Spencer St (in front of Great Southern Hotel)
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Please note that the meeting details will be sent to you via email, WhatsApp, or SMS by 6PM the day before the trip starts.
- If you choose Penguins Premium/Plus ticket, please note that we do not guarantee your ticket will be Plus or Premium. It is assigned randomly.
- Visit to the Nobbies Centre and Maru Koala & Animal Park is subject to train schedules and may not be guaranteed.
- Lunch before departure is recommended due to limited stops.
- Multilingual audio commentary available via smart devices; Mandarin live commentary provided onboard.
- Tour available for all nationalities.
- Not recommended for those unable to sit for extended periods (long coach travel).
- Children aged 4–15 years qualify for child fares.
- Children under 4 not permitted.
- All children must occupy their own seat and wear a seatbelt.
- Adult fares apply to all guests 16 years and above.
- Valid photo ID or passport
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm jacket (evenings can be cold on Phillip Island)
- Camera
- Personal water bottle
- Tour not wheelchair accessible.
- Requires walking at uneven outdoor locations.
- Instant confirmation upon booking.
- Cancellations made more than 4 days before are eligible for a 100% refund.
- Cancellations within 4 days of your booked tour date are non-refundable.
- Present mobile or printed voucher to guide on day of tour.
- Valid only on selected date of participation.
Location
NZD 219
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It was a beautiful day and very smooth going as I didn’t expect to see this huge tour bus ferrying only 24 passengers. Driver cum tour guide Steven, has been patience and provided clear guidance at each stop over. What’s worth mentioning is that Steven did a detailed drawing to guide us at the last stop to explore the visiting centre and provided clear guidance on how to proceed beyond the check in to view penguins with different ticket types. Good job!
Good pace. Recommended
Very good experience with the tour guide. Nice cheerful letting us know what we going to expect before our visit
So much fun! It is a great experience to hang the legs out in a traveling train. Possibly the one and only in the world. It is a must tr!
My wife and I enjoyed ourselves on this tour. The dinner recommandation by the tour guide was great!
we enjoyed the tour.