Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Overview
After being picked up from a convenient central Melbourne CBD location in air-conditioned comfort on this full-day tour, your first stop will be the picturesque Emerald Lake in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch and enjoy a leisurely walk around the Lake. Then it's all aboard the world-famous Puffing Billy Steam Train. The train winds through the hills and finishes at Belgrave. Then it's off on a scenic drive to the next stop The Nobbies to take in the vista of this iconic lookout. Next it's time to visit the Phillip Island Wildlife Animal Park where you can purchase dinner before watching the adorable penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.
What's Included
- Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
- Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Entry to Emerald Lake
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to The Nobbies
- Guide
- Bottled water All food and beverage is excluded but there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
The Nobbies
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Nobbies
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.
- During peak periods larger vehicles may be used
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-108928P26
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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.
- Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake).
- Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
- Entry to Emerald Lake.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entry to The Nobbies.
- Guide.
- Bottled water. All food and beverage is excluded but there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour.
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 And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour 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
- Entry to ride Puffing Billy (Belgrave to Emerald Lake)
- Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Entry to Emerald Lake
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to The Nobbies
- Guide
- Bottled waterAll food and beverage is excluded but there will be opportunities to purchase these items while on tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.
- During peak periods larger vehicles may be used
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
