Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour
Overview
Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour
Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour. Start your adventure with a nostalgic steam train ride through lush Australian landscapes. Feel the excitement as you travel back in time, enjoying the scenic views along the way.
Next, head to Penguin Island to witness the magical Penguin Parade. As the sun sets, watch hundreds of adorable little penguins waddle from the sea to their burrows, creating a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Your expert guide will share fascinating facts about the penguins and their conservation.
With comfortable air-conditioned transport, a guide, and Steam Train and Penguin Standard Viewing tickets included, this seamless tour offers the perfect day out for nature lovers and families. Book your Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour now for a memorable Australian adventure!
What's Included
- Penguin Island standard viewing platform ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Puffing Billy train ticket (Oneway, around 30-60mins)
- Guide
- Meals and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary or specified as self-paid
- The Maru Koala and Animal Park is a self-propelled attraction (some days will visit Moonlight Zoo)
- Guide tip $5 per person
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Maru Koala and Animal Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Nobbies
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5562566P1
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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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- Penguin Island standard viewing platform ticket.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Puffing Billy train ticket (Oneway, around 30-60mins).
- Guide.
- Meals and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary or specified as self-paid.
- The Maru Koala and Animal Park is a self-propelled attraction (some days will visit Moonlight Zoo).
- Guide tip $5 per person.
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 Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Train and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day 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
- Penguin Island standard viewing platform ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Puffing Billy train ticket (Oneway, around 30-60mins)
- Guide
- Meals and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary or specified as self-paid
- The Maru Koala and Animal Park is a self-propelled attraction (some days will visit Moonlight Zoo)
- Guide tip $5 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
