• Melbourne’s must-see highlights in one tour with Chinese-speaking driver-guide
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• Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the stunning Dandenong Ranges
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• Includes Penguin Parade + steam train experience, watching hundreds of adorable penguins return to their burrows
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• Optional add-ons: Brighton Bathing Boxes or Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park, with different tour types/routes available
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— What can you expect? —

Take a ride on a century-old steam train through the pristine rainforest,

enjoying the stunning views of the verdant Dandenong Ranges. In the evening,

watch the penguins return to their nests at Phillip Island and get up close to

nature. Optional visits to Maru Zoo are also available to see more of

Australia's unique animals; and there's a chance to overlook the spectacular

Bass Strait from the center of Nobbs Point and encounter wild seals.

— Itinerary Reference —

The following itinerary times are for reference only; please refer to the

actual itinerary on the day of your trip for specific details.

[Benz 14-person group] Penguin Island + Steam Train Day Trip Itinerary

Reference

8:00-12:00 Meet at the designated boarding point according to your train's

departure time; the itinerary may vary depending on the meeting time, please

refer to the schedule on the day of your trip for details.

10:45-11:40 Proceed to the miniature train station

11:40-12:20 Lunch at the train restaurant (at your own expense)

12:30-13:30 Take a ride on a steam train through the Dandenong Ranges.

14:00-15:00 Visit Maru Animal Park

15:00-16:00 Optional visit to Maru Zoo, admission fee not included

(approximate price: $33/adult, $18/child)

16:00-18:00 Proceed to Koss town for a distant view of the island (This

attraction's availability depends on the train schedule and is not

guaranteed!).

18:00-19:00 Visit Cape Nobi, with a chance to see the seal habitat (this

attraction's availability depends on the train schedule and is not

guaranteed!).

19:30-21:00 Penguin Parade

21:00-24:00 End of trip and depart for Chinatown

[20-person/40-person group] Penguin Island + Steam Train Day Trip Winter Time

(approximately May-September) Itinerary Reference

9:00-12:00 Meet according to different train times (boarding points in order);

depart for Dandenong Ranges to experience the natural ecology of Australia,

ride the century-old steam train, and then have lunch at the Lakeside Cafe

restaurant at the train visitor center (meals not included for groups of 40 or

more).

14:00 Arrive at Maru Zoo. Optional visit to Maru Zoo, admission fee not

included (approximate price: $33/adult, $18/child).

15:30 Explore the mysterious chocolate factory. Tickets are at your own

expense (approximate price: $22/adult, $18/child; availability of this

attraction depends on the train schedule and is not guaranteed!).

Arrive at Cape Nobist at 16:30, with a chance to see the seal habitat.

17:10 Waiting to watch the penguins return to their nests. 21:30 Arriving in

the city, ending a pleasant day.

During Daylight Saving Time (approximately October to April), departure time

is around 12:00 PM, and actual arrival time in the city is around 11:30 PM.

Arrival times at various attractions will be delayed accordingly. Please refer

to the actual departure time on the day of your trip for specific details.

Lunch is included for groups of 20. If any guests are vegetarian, please

specify this in the order notes or contact customer service to arrange

vegetarian meals; otherwise, we will be unable to accommodate them.**

[Benz 14-person group] Moonlight Zoo + Rainbow House + Penguin Island + Steam

Train Winter Time (approximately May-September) Itinerary Reference

Meet in the city center and depart between 9:30 and 10:00.

10:30-11:00 Brighton Rainbow Cottage Tour

11:50-13:00 Visit Moonlight Zoo and have lunch (entrance fee and lunch are at

your own expense).

13:50-14:30 Visit the 1000 Steps of Dandenong (not a hiking tour. Access to

this attraction depends on the train schedule and is not guaranteed!)

14:30-14:45 Head to the steam train

15:00-16:00 Take a ride on a steam train through the verdant Dandenong Ranges.

16:00-17:30 Depart for Phillip Island

17:30-19:15 Penguin colony tour, followed by dinner.

21:15 Return to the city center

**During Daylight Saving Time (approximately October to April), departure time

is around 10:00-10:30 AM, and actual arrival time in the city is approximately

midnight. Arrival times at various attractions will be delayed accordingly.

Please refer to the actual departure time on the day of your trip for specific

details.

[40-person group] Rainbow Hut + Penguin Island + Steam Train Itinerary

Reference

Pick-up and drop-off at the meeting point at 8:00 AM

11:00 Visit to the Rainbow Cottages in Brighton

12:45 Take a ride on a steam train through the verdant Dandenong Ranges.

14:30 Proceed to Maru Zoo. Admission is at your own expense (approximate

price: $33/adult, $18/child).

16:30 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cape Nobbis; 18:00 Watch the penguins

return to their nests.

21:00-24:00 Return to the meeting point in the city center

— Important Information —

[Winter Hours] Depart around 10:30-11:30, return to the city around

21:00-22:00. [Summer Hours] Depart around 12:30-13:30, return to the city

around 23:00-24:00.

Penguin migration times vary seasonally, and train tickets are in high

demand during peak seasons (New Year's, Christmas, Easter, and school

holidays). To ensure a smooth trip, departure times or order may be adjusted.

Specific arrangements will be provided by the driver the night before.

**Optional excursions (Maru Zoo, Chocolate Factory, Moonlight Zoo) can be

purchased on-site. Participation is voluntary. Those not participating are

free to explore the area on the bus or nearby without affecting their overall

experience.

Attractions such as the Chocolate Factory and Nobbs Corner are subject to

change depending on the train schedule. If the train schedule is adjusted to

noon/afternoon, these attractions may be cancelled (no refund will be given).

Thank you for your understanding.