Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

Name: Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
Brand: Bateaux Tasting Tours
SKU: 7335
Price: 149 USD
Availability: InStock

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)

Extreme

Hosted in English

Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

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About

Join us for a unique adventure on the Puffing Billy Train, followed by a thrilling Penguins Wildlife Tour.

What you'll do

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 taking 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!

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.

Additional pickup options

Pickup detailsWe offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above. Your pickup depends on the time of year you have booked. Your exact meeting times are listed below and our team will confirm this with you after a booking is placed. 12:30 pm (Oct-Mar, Daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 12:30pm and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St 10:00 am (Apr -Sept, Non -daylight savings) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 10am and below are the pickup times from our other locations: * 9:20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 9:35amRegent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 9:45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St As the time that the penguins arrive on the beach changes significantly during the year, our return time to Melbourne also varies significantly from 21:00 to 0:00
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaHer Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaMail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
General admission into Penguin Parade
Return transport to/from Melbourne
All fees and taxes
Licensed Guide
Entry/Admission - Puffing Billy Railway
Entry/Admission - Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

What is not included?

Lunch
Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
Snacks at own expense

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers

Meet your host

Bateaux Tasting Tours

Host since 2025

Itinerary

Melbourne Wildlife Safaris Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This wildlife safaris experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.

No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Puffing Billy Railway

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission included

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.

Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission included

The Nobbies

Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission included

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!

Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission included

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.