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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguins Wildlife Tour

By Explore Australia
9.8 out of 10
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Overview
  • Immerse yourself in nature and wildlife on a full-day trip from Melbourne
  • Discover the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges, The Nobbies and Phillip Island
  • Step back in time on a train ride on the iconic Puffing Billy steam train
  • Watch adorable penguins waddle along the beach at sunset on Phillip Island
  • Stroll the boardwalks and admire the breathtaking views at The Nobbies

Activity location

    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Please wait at the bus stop outside The Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street. We also provide some alternative pickup locations to make your experience more convenient. If you'd like to update your pickup location, simply send us an email at least 72 hours before the tour departure, and we'll gladly confirm the new pickup and time for you. You have the following options to choose from: * Mercure Melbourne Southbank (Formally Travelodge) - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition St Remember, your pickup change will be officially confirmed once you receive an email from us.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's includedWhat's included Puffing Billy ride
  • What's includedWhat's included Penguin Parade general viewing entry
  • What's includedWhat's included National Park fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Baby buggies, Unaccompanied minors

What you can expect

Embark on an enchanting afternoon and evening nature tour from Melbourne. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, walk along The Nobbies boardwalks, and see adorable penguins on Phillip Island.

Start your journey through the verdant Dandenong Ranges aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. Marvel at the lush landscapes and historic locomotive as it winds its way from Belgrave to Lakeside (or reverse) during an hour-long trip.

At The Nobbies, enjoy panoramic coastal vistas of Bass Strait from the clifftop boardwalks and witness the awe-inspiring blowhole.

As twilight descends, be captivated by the spectacle of little penguins returning to their burrows on Phillip Island, an all-year-round penguin-watching experience. Watch as they dart across the sand to their nests, or observe their charming interactions, from greetings to nesting and chick-rearing.

Throughout your wildlife odyssey, keep an eye out for other native wildlife such as swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese, and short-tailed shearwaters. This exceptional experience immerses you in the wonders of nature and wildlife, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Please wait at the bus stop outside The Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street. We also provide some alternative pickup locations to make your experience more convenient. If you'd like to update your pickup location, simply send us an email at least 72 hours before the tour departure, and we'll gladly confirm the new pickup and time for you. You have the following options to choose from: * Mercure Melbourne Southbank (Formally Travelodge) - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition St Remember, your pickup change will be officially confirmed once you receive an email from us.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 688 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia | Please wait at the bus stop outside The Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street. We also provide some alternative pickup locations to make your experience more convenient. If you'd like to update your pickup location, simply send us an email at least 72 hours before the tour departure, and we'll gladly confirm the new pickup and time for you. You have the following options to choose from: * Mercure Melbourne Southbank (Formally Travelodge) - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition St Remember, your pickup change will be officially confirmed once you receive an email from us.
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia