From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour

Name: From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour
Brand: Headout
Price: 139.29 USD
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4.8(47)11 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Melbourne

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Your experience

Journey from Melbourne on a full-day guided tour featuring the Puffing Billy steam train, scenic coastlines, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Getting started

Begin your adventure with pickup from The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne CBD. Meet your English-speaking guide and board an air-conditioned coach to relax on your way to the Dandenong Ranges.

What to expect

Puffing Billy & Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Experience Victoria’s iconic heritage railway and Australia’s celebrated wildlife spectacle, all in one day. The Puffing Billy steam train, operating since 1900, offers a nostalgic journey through the lush Dandenong Ranges, while Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade is renowned for its nightly gathering of little penguins returning to their burrows.

Features

• Puffing Billy steam train: Ride the historic steam train from Belgrave to Emerald, passing through towering forests and fern gullies that showcase the region’s natural beauty.

• Emerald lake: Enjoy free time to explore the lake’s tranquil surrounds or purchase lunch at your own pace.

• The Nobbies Lookout: Stroll the boardwalk to see dramatic coastal views, the Blowhole, and Seal Rock, a haven for Australia’s largest fur seal colony.

• Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Witness the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the surf at dusk, an extraordinary wildlife encounter exclusive to this region.

• Comfortable coach transfers: Travel in an air-conditioned coach with return transfers to Melbourne CBD, ensuring a seamless and relaxed experience throughout the day.

See the best of Victoria on a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with round-trip transfers included.
Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a classic Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald.
Watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island as little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
Travel in comfort with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned coach, plus convenient pick-up and drop-off from the meeting point.
Did you know? Puffing Billy is one of the world’s best-preserved heritage steam railways, operating since 1900.

Included

Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)
Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Return transfers from Melbourne CBD
Pick-up and drop-off from meeting point
English-speaking professional guide
Air-conditioned coach transport

Not included

Food and drinks (lunch and dinner at own expense)
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Meeting point1

Meeting
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne , Australia
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne , Australia, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000, Australia
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bring flat, sealed shoes for safety, weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella or jacket recommended), a reusable water bottle, a small daypack.
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, pets (except for registered service animals), large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the tour.
This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility impairments.
Meeting point and pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before departure.
Lunch is not included but is available for purchase during the tour.
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included in your ticket.