Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, winding through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges. After soaking in the beauty of lush fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees, head to Phillip Island for an awe-inspiring encounter with nature. Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as hundreds of adorable little penguins make their way from the ocean to their sandy burrows at sunset—a truly magical and heartwarming experience you won’t want to miss!
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- 1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
- General admission into Penguin Parade
- Return transport to/from Melbourne
- Licensed Guide
- Dinner Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
- Lunch
- Snacks Snacks at own expense
Meeting Location
688 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies
40 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-159345P15
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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.
- All fees and taxes.
- 1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy.
- General admission into Penguin Parade.
- Return transport to/from Melbourne.
- Licensed Guide.
- Dinner. Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Snacks at own expense.
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 and Penguins Wildlife 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 Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife 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
- All fees and taxes
- 1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
- General admission into Penguin Parade
- Return transport to/from Melbourne
- Licensed Guide
- DinnerDinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
- Lunch
- SnacksSnacks at own expense
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
