Puffing Billy Phillip Island and Zoo Small Group Hotel Pick Up
Overview
Small-group tour by Mercedes mini bus, maximum 14 passengers, hotel pick-up & drop-off within Melbourne CBD.
8–11 AM departure (subject to Puffing Billy tickets). Exact time emailed by 9 PM 1 day prior.
Puffing Billy Vintage Steam Train: Ride the vintage narrow-gauge steam train through temperate rainforest.
Maru Koala Park or Moonlit Sanctuary WildlifeConservation Park (Optional, Own Expense. Which zoo we visit depends on the departure time of our Puffing Billy tickets.
): Get close to Australia’s wildlife—kangaroos, koalas in eucalyptus trees, and unique native species.
Penguin Parade: Watch the world’s smallest wild penguins return to nests, a magical day end.
What's Included
- Entrance for Philip island and puffing billy train ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals
- Maru entrance fee(optional)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Maru Koala and Animal Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5555988P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour 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.
- entrance for Philip island and puffing billy train ticket.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Meals.
- maru entrance fee(optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puffing Billy Phillip Island and Zoo Small Group Hotel Pick Up is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puffing Billy Phillip Island and Zoo Small Group Hotel Pick Up will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance for Philip island and puffing billy train ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals
- Maru entrance fee(optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
