Puffing Billy Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
Overview
Join us for an exciting adventure combining the Puffing Billy steam train with the famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Ride the Puffing Billy steam train on a scenic journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, crossing the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. You can even dangle your legs over the open-sided carriages as you take in stunning views of fern gullies and tall mountain ash trees. At Lakeside, you’ll have time to explore the peaceful walking trails at Emerald Lake Park, relax by the lake, or grab a coffee at the café.
After some free time in Melbourne, join the afternoon tour to Phillip Island. Take in breathtaking views from the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk before the Penguin Parade begins. Watch the little penguins come ashore and waddle across the beach to their burrows. You'll see these adorable penguins in action as they feed & socialise.
This tour offers a fun and informative experience with expert guides in small groups of up to 24 guests.
What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach with upgraded seating
- One-way journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- General admission to the Penguin Parade
- All Fees and Taxes
- Puffing Billy half-day morning tour
- Phillip Island afternoon tour
- Passionate & professional live guide (English)
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.Pickups are between 7am-8am. Your pickup will be between the times listed depending on your selected hotel. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.Tour duration varies with sunset times, with drop-offs as early as 9:30pm in winter, and after midnight in summer.
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Dandenong Ranges National Park (pass by)
Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emerald Lake Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melbourne (pass by)
Phillip Island
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cape Woolamai Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cowes
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies Centre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Your Puffing Billy tour will run in the morning. You will then have free time in Melbourne city centre before meeting for your Phillip Island Express Tour the same afternoon at the Immigration Museum
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach with upgraded seating.
- One-way journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train.
- Pickup from Selected Hotels.
- WiFi on board.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
- General admission to the Penguin Parade.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Puffing Billy half-day morning tour.
- Phillip Island afternoon tour.
- Passionate & professional live guide (English).
- Food & Drink.
- Gratuities.
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 Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Steam Train & Phillip Island Penguin Parade 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
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach with upgraded seating
- One-way journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- General admission to the Penguin Parade
- All Fees and Taxes
- Puffing Billy half-day morning tour
- Phillip Island afternoon tour
- Passionate & professional live guide (English)
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Your Puffing Billy tour will run in the morning. You will then have free time in Melbourne city centre before meeting for your Phillip Island Express Tour the same afternoon at the Immigration Museum
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
