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

4.849 reviews
Melbourne
by Headout
Duration11 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

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.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    4.8(49 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 2 days before

    from₹13,292

    Includes: Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald) · Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade · Return transfers from Melbourne CBD · +3 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring flat, sealed shoes for safety, weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella or jacket recommended), a reusable water bottle, a small daypack. What’s not allowed Smoking, alcohol, drugs, pets (except for registered service animals), large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the tour.

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport included
Pickup and drop-off arranged by the host
Location
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne , Australia
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End point
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne , Australia

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring flat, sealed shoes for safety, weather-appropriate clothing (umbrella or jacket recommended), a reusable water bottle, a small daypack. What’s not allowed Smoking, alcohol, drugs, pets (except for registered service animals), large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the tour. Accessibility This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility impairments. Additional information 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.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

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.