Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
Explore beyond Melbourne with a railway ride, coastal stops and a choice of penguin viewing areas
Duration
8–12 hrs
Includes
Guide, transport, admission
Highlights
Discover Melbourne's surroundings on a shared minibus tour with guiding in English and Chinese. Combine beach scenery, Puffing Billy Railway and Phillip Island, with General Viewing, Penguin Premium Plus or Underground Viewing options at the Penguin Parade.
Itinerary
Meet between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm at one of these Melbourne departure points:
111 Spring St, in front of The Hotel Windsor; 131–135 Bourke St, in front of Citadines on Bourke Melbourne; 42 Russell St, in front of Grand Hyatt; 325–345 Russell St, in front of Old Melbourne Gaol, near RMIT Building 20; 15–21 Therry St, in front of Ibis Hotel; 440 Queen St, at the Queen Victoria Market Bus Parking Area; 256 Queen St, behind the bus stop near Red Cliff Restaurant; 50 Batman St, in front of Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens; 610 Lonsdale St, near The Ritz-Carlton Hotel; 408 Flinders Ln, in front of W Melbourne; 52 Spencer St, in front of The Great Southern; 2 Convention Centre Pl, in front of Pan Pacific Melbourne; Shop 88-8 Whiteman St, in front of Crown Tower LV Boutique; or 1 Southgate Ave, in front of The Langham.
- Explore Brighton Beach for 30 minutes. Entry is free.
- Travel by bus for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Ride the Puffing Billy Railway for 1 hour. Admission is included.
- Travel by bus for 2 hours.
- Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for 30 minutes.
- Explore The Nobbies for 15 minutes.
- Spend 2 hours at the Penguin Parade. Admission is included.
- Travel by bus for 2 hours.
- Return to Melbourne's central business district at 10:45 pm. The return may be delayed by 2 hours during daylight saving time.
What's Included
- Transport by Mercedes minibus
- Live guide in English and Chinese
- Admission to Brighton Beach, Puffing Billy Railway and the Penguin Parade
Important details
- Ages 0–15 require an accompanying paying adult.
- This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- Driver-guide gratuities of $5 per person are not included in the listed price and are settled in cash during the tour.
- If the train schedule allows a visit to Maru Koala and Animal Park, admission is extra: $33 per adult and $18 per child. This stop is not guaranteed.
- Ages 4–15: sit in your allocated seat and wear a seat belt.
- Do not feed marine or wild animals or take part in activities that could damage the ecosystem.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (local time) for a full refund. With fewer than 8 participants, the tour is cancelled with a refund. If Puffing Billy is cancelled due to high temperatures, extreme weather or fire restrictions, you'll receive a refund of $45 per adult and $22.50 per child. Other activities proceed; this does not entitle you to cancel the entire tour.
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