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Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour | 12 hours | 4.8 (53) | $163 | |
Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour | 14–17 hours | 5.0 (44) | $175 | View |
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience | 6 hours | 4.9 |
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!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 3.
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.
Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities.
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!
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.
We look forward to welcoming you on board! Before your tour, we will send you a message confirming your exact pickup time and location. Please check this carefully, as your pickup time may differ from the tour start time shown elsewhere. Follow the time in our message and arrive 10 minutes early so we can get your adventure underway!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $163 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $78, adults from $163.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We look forward to welcoming you on board! Before your tour, we will send you a message confirming your exact pickup time and location. Please check this carefully, as your pickup time may differ from the tour start time shown elsewhere. Follow the time in our message and arrive 10 minutes early so we can get your adventure underway! Pickup points include Mercure Melbourne Southbank.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 27 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 53 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explore Australia Tours.
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[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train | 8 hours | 5.0 (3) | $500 | View |
Private Puffing Billy Steam Train and Healesville Sanctuary Tours | 8 hours | — | $504 | View |
Private Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Parade (Tickets Included) | 11 hours | — | $778 | View |
Melbourne Steam Train Penguin Island Day Tour (Mandarin Speaking) | 13 hours | — | $143 | View |