Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the glorious Dandenong Ranges, enjoy the scenic route to Phillip Island where you can take a coastal walk, explore the Nobbies, see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, then finish the day with the world famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
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 in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges to ride the world-famous Puffing Billy steam train. Next stop is The Nobbies Lookout via the scenic route through the Dandenong Ranges. You will see Seal Rock and the Blowhole, then itβs off to watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.
Emerald Lake and Lunch:
Take a leisurely walk around the picturesque Emerald Lake where you will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch.
Puffing Billy:
All aboard this historic steam train for a ride on Puffing Billy from Emerald to Belgrave. Enjoy this iconic ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria.
Nobbies Tourist Information Centre:
Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct.
Nobbies Lookout And Boardwalk:
Take on the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this spectacular lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and enjoy the stunning surrounds.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade And Dinner:
After purchasing your dinner at the venue you will be ready to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade. Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows.
Our driver was amazing! He was super kind and told us so many interesting and fun information about the wildlife and the history. The tour itself was great. My friend and I had a fun day with the Railway and on Phillip Island we saw so many Wallabies, Kangaroos and the Penguins was the highlight. Even though the scenic drive was not part of the itinerary he took that path for us which was amazing!
Highly recommend this tour
Had a great day despite the following: Would have preferred a pickup from other side of Melbourne as had to cross City for the one and only pickup point. Also would have preferred if kept original pickup time to allow for a Lunch break as part of travel time. There was latecomers whom we waited for despite advice that we should be there in advance of the pickup time. These should have not been accommodated. For Dinner break in Cowes we were not provided with detailed options of places to obtain Dinner. Suggest train trip be extended to next station as it appeared that we passed the next station on way to Phillip Island
Tour was great, a lot of communication before the tour began but ultimately worked out fine. Nick was a great guide. Was a very long day, we got back at midnight, but seeing the penguins was amazing.
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amy2024 from Australia wrote on 03 August 2024
Amazing Experience
This tour is a must for every tourist visiting Melbourne. Our tour guide/driver was John and he was very friendly and informative with interesting facts through the tour. The Puffing Billy was an amazing experience and my 2 young boys aged 3 and 5 thoroughly enjoyed seeing and sitting on a steam train. Penguin Parade was incredible. We saw many penguins on the "penguin highway" after getting some tips from John as to where the best places are to spot the penguins. All in all 5 stars π