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Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

By Wine Hop And Coastal Tours
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €122 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
    • 50 Emerald Lake Road
    • 3782, Emerald, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
    • 50 Emerald Lake Road
    • 3782, Emerald, Victoria, Australia

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Winter Sale 2026

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Winter Sale 2026
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€122.34 x 1 Adult€122.34
Total
Price is €122.34
Until Fri, 5 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Emerald Lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to The Nobbies
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All food and drink is excluded but there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour.

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

The Nobbies

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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

The Nobbies

  • 2h
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 Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
    • 50 Emerald Lake Road
    • 3782, Emerald, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
    • 50 Emerald Lake Road
    • 3782, Emerald, Victoria, Australia

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