Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Overview
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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 it’s off to watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way home into their burrows.
Description
Durations: 11 hours
Location: Summerlands, Victoria
Summer
Pick Up times range from: 12pm – 2.30pm
Return to Melbourne approx: 11pm- 12pm
Winter
Pick Up times range from: 10am – 11am
Return to Melbourne approx: 9pm- 10pm
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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.
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.
Please note: ALL babies/toddlers/children up to age 15 must purchase a CHILD ticket.
* Please be aware outside of summer months we may not always be able to visit The Nobbies due to reduced daylight hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 5 days in advance of the start date of the experience.
Meeting points
Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne.
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Reviews
361 reviews
Comfortable and worth it
DilliPriya B,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lorraine did a great job as a guide had a great day...felt comfortable though its a new city and being a solo traveller
Good day out
J4585UVpeterc,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Puffing Billy experience was excellent and the Trip to Phillip Island was good. Great to experience some penguins arrive back on land but hoped for a few more. Simon drove the bus and was both courteous and easy to speak to. On arrival we had initially been met by another driver who reminded everyone that they weren't in kindergarten whilst treating everyone of us as such.
Love the penguin 🐧🐧
Tammy L,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Penguin parade is super cool, they are so cute and little. Can't do this anywhere else. Train is just touristy ride thru people's backyards but fun. Saw wombats, penguins, achidnas, so cute. Guide was fun and informative
Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
908lauh,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide cum driver is experience with flexible response when the Puffing Billy train was not operate for that particular hour. He booked the next available timing and during this period, bring us to view the Kangaroo. Good job
Great Experience
Anastasia C,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Very organized and on time. It’s a long day, basically noon to midnight, but really fun. Simon, our bus driver was terrific. Take a warm jacket/coat for penguin parade, it’s cold and windy at night in March. Would definitely recommend.
A Fantastic Experience
pjpuddle,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour! Of course Puffing Billy and the Penguin Parade were excellent as expected but what really made it special was the couple of extra things Darren took us to. As we were a bit early for Puffing Billy, Darren took us to a rainforest area. There was cafe there for those who wanted refreshments or he suggested a short rainforest walk for those who wanted. This was brilliant as we saw a Lyre Bird, I was absolutely thrilled. Before we went to the penguin parade Darren again took us to see Nobbys, here we got to see a few penguins that had already come ashore and in daylight were able to photograph them, we also saw an Echidna, Wallabies and Cape Barren Geese. The bus was comfortable, the driving felt safe, Darren was brilliant! Highly recommend!
Super cute penguins 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
Mary K,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this tour. Sitting on the Puffing Billy was great fun and spotting the adorable penguins was wonderful. Our guide was really informative and knew where to find them at Nobbies Viewpoint. The parade was so memorable. It's a late return to Melbourne, but definitely well worth it.
Wildlife
Joy V,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The time was changed for the tour to a later time not sure why. Felt rushed got to puffing billy rushed through on to train would have been nice to have time to look around and eat. Tour guide good and everything else was great saw lots of wildlife including penguins
Train ride was good....
Sandeep S,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Train ride was good. There were no penguins to see coming out from ocean. Guide was very good. Showed us penguins in borough.
Best Tour Guide-Lorraine :)
Lynn L,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorraine was the best tour guide I could have asked for! We saw wild kangaroos, a koala, little penguins & burrows with their babies waiting for parents return with food. We had the best viewing spot thanks to her sharing her knowledge & experiences!!
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Melbourne, Australia
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