# From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour - **Activity Name**: From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour - **Rating**: 4.8 (30 reviews) - **Location**: Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Unit 131/135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia - **City**: Melbourne - **State**: VI - **Country**: Australia - **Duration**: 11 Hours - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/things-to-do/from-melbourne-puffing-billy-train-ride-and-phillip-island-guided-tour-aid0phi2m1 ## About this Activity Your experience Journey from Melbourne on a full-day guided tour featuring the Puffing Billy steam train, scenic coastlines, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Getting started Begin your adventure with pickup from The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne CBD. Meet your English-speaking guide and board an air-conditioned coach to relax on your way to the Dandenong Ranges. What to expect Puffing Billy & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Experience Victoria’s iconic heritage railway and Australia’s celebrated wildlife spectacle, all in one day. The Puffing Billy steam train, operating since 1900, offers a nostalgic journey through the lush Dandenong Ranges, while Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade is renowned for its nightly gathering of little penguins returning to their burrows. Features Puffing Billy steam train: Ride the historic steam train from Belgrave to Emerald, passing through towering forests and fern gullies that showcase the region’s natural beauty. Emerald lake: Enjoy free time to explore the lake’s tranquil surrounds or purchase lunch at your own pace. The Nobbies Lookout: Stroll the boardwalk to see dramatic coastal views, the Blowhole, and Seal Rock, a haven for Australia’s largest fur seal colony. Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Witness the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the surf at dusk, an extraordinary wildlife encounter exclusive to this region. Comfortable coach transfers: Travel in an air-conditioned coach with return transfers to Melbourne CBD, ensuri… ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: AUD 229.21 - **Currency**: AUD ## Essential Information - **Location**: Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Unit 131/135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia - **Address**: Melbourne, VI, Australia - **Coordinates**: -37.8150512, 144.9511478 - **Timings**: - Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday: 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM ## About the place Journey from Melbourne on a full-day guided tour featuring the Puffing Billy steam train, scenic coastlines, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Getting started Begin your adventure with pickup from The Hotel Windsor in Melbourne CBD. Meet your English-speaking guide and board an air-conditioned coach to relax on your way to the Dandenong Ranges. What to expect Puffing Billy & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Experience Victoria’s iconic heritage railway and Australia’s celebrated wildlife spectacle, all in one day. The Puffing Billy steam train, operating since 1900, offers a nostalgic journey through the lush Dandenong Ranges, while Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade is renowned for its nightly gathering of little penguins returning to their burrows. Features Puffing Billy steam train: Ride the historic steam train from Belgrave to Emerald, passing through towering forests and fern gullies that showcase the region’s natural beauty. Emerald lake: Enjoy free time to explore the lake’s tranquil surrounds or purchase lunch at your own pace. The Nobbies Lookout: Stroll the boardwalk to see dramatic coastal views, the Blowhole, and Seal Rock, a haven for Australia’s largest fur seal colony. Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Witness the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the surf at dusk, an extraordinary wildlife encounter exclusive to this region. Comfortable coach transfers: Travel in an air-conditioned coach with return transfers to Melbourne CBD, ensuring a seamless an… ## Highlights See the best of Victoria on a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with round-trip transfers included.Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a classic Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald.Watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island as little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.Travel in comfort with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned coach, plus convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.Did you know? Puffing Billy is one of the world’s best-preserved heritage steam railways, operating since 1900. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsExclusionsPuffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)Entry to Phillip Island Penguin ParadeReturn transfers from Melbourne CBDHotel pick-up and drop-off from meeting pointEnglish-speaking professional guideAir-conditioned coach transportFood and drinks (lunch and dinner at own expense)GratuitiesPersonal expensesPuffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)Entry to Phillip Island Penguin ParadeReturn transfers from Melbourne CBDHotel pick-up and drop-off from meeting pointEnglish-speaking professional guideAir-conditioned coach transportFood and drinks (lunch and dinner at own expense)GratuitiesPersonal expenses ## Additional Information Cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time. 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