Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Description
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 the picturesque Emerald Lake in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch and enjoy a leisurely walk around the Lake. Then it's all aboard the world-famous Puffing Billy Steam Train. The train winds through the hills and finishes at Belgrave. Then it's off on a scenic drive to the next stop The Nobbies to take in the vista of this iconic lookout. Next it's time to visit the Phillip Island Wildlife Animal Park where you can purchase dinner before watching the adorable penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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 spent here includes travel time from pick up, Puffing Billy Train ride, time for you to purchase and eat lunch and enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake.
After taking the scenic route through the Dandenong ranges you will arrive at the 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. Time spent here includes travelling to The Nobbies and time spent at the information centre
Nobbies Lookout And Boardwalk. 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 surrounds. Time spent here is to explore the boardwalk and take in the views.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade And Dinner. In the Winter season you can purchase your dinner at Phillip Island Nature Park. In the Summer season you can purchase your dinner in the historic township of Cowes and enjoy a walk around this seaside town. After dinner 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. Time spent here includes time to purchase and eat dinner, time to watch the Penguin Parade and travel time back to Melbourne CBD.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from: Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.
- During peak periods larger vehicles may be used
Reviews(413)
Harley was excellent guide/driver. Although I rated high for pick up, two buses arrived before ours and the guides were slow to identify who was on their buses and they seemed to take a long time to board their passengers and did not advise where their tour was going Too much time wasted in the cold Harley was much more efficient
A fantastic journey through the forest on a very traditional coal-powered train. The driver, who also served as our guide, was outstanding—polite, hospitable, and incredibly supportive.
We had a great day. Marty was very patient & a good guide. He went out of his way to help us see as much as possible..it was a tight schedule but well worth the experience..loved seeing the penguins & the train trip was a good experience hanging out the window thru the dandenongs..was beautiful & marty drove in front popping up everywhere to film us.. Was a great day
Listen to driver advice on bathrooms and points of interest. Bring layers for variable weather, wind only, only, etc, layers not one size fits all in my opinion
This excursion was fantastic from start to finish. The Puffing Billy Steam Train is amazing and such great fun. The Nobbues, wild, rugged and beautiful. The Penguin Parade magical, to see the penguins in their natural habitat was a wonder to behold. This is a must do trip. Our guide Tony was helpful, informative and kept us to time. 100/10 from us.
This tour was well organised and informative I’m an older lady in my 70s ticking off my bucket list and this definitely is doable for an older person and did not disappoint. The scenery on the island is breathtaking Our tour guide Bonnie was very informative also taking the time to point out all the wildlife along the way and what steps have been taken to protect them I would definitely recommend. Thank you for an amazing day
Commune with nature. Appreciated the efforts of the local community in keeping the steam locomotive running; and somehow conserving the wildlife nature on Phillip Island, despite the swell of tourists. Huge thanks to Adam from Wine Hops Tours for his local insights; and for taking us safely, and timely to our various destinations. For such an itinerary, -timing- is everything.
It has been really fun! Loraine has played a big part for this tour! Definitely will come back for this tour again.
Lovely day trip! More included than expected with the 8:30 departure. A few nice stops at a beach and coastal town for breaks and lunch as well as the puffing Billy and penguins which was a nice way to break up the trip and see more of Phillip island.
This is a great experience. The Puffing Billy is excellent and the train ride was fantastic. The Penguins were disappointing...we didn't see any and although you are constantly reminded not to take photos or videos as this frightens the Penguins, lots of people still did. The bus driver, Molly, was a tremendous help with her knowledge and highlights. We were given plenty of time during stops to buy food, go to the toilet and a bit of shopping. The only drawback was the actual bus. It was too small and very uncomfortable for such a long trip. A Coach would've been a lot more comfortable and taken a great trip to fantastic!
