Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride
🏎 Why We Picked This
Culture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
📅 Popular during Grand Prix week
Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride
From $134 per person
About this experience
Start your day with a pick-up in Melbourne and head to Brighton Beach (may be skipped based on the train schedule), the home to multiple rainbow huts. Ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train, one of Australia’s oldest steam trains, and marvel at the natural beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. Next, visit the Maru Koala and Animal Park for close encounters with native wildlife (optional visit at own expense). Continue to The Nobbies Viewpoint and admire the breathtaking coastal landscape and diverse wildlife from the viewing platform. Enjoy dinner at Nobbies Center or the town of Cowes (at own expense). As dusk settles, witness the enchanting sight of little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling across the beach to their nests.
Highlights
- ✓Feel the wind in your hair as you ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train
- ✓See the penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach
- ✓Enjoy a scenic drive through the Dandenong Ranges and see the Nobbies
- ✓Take a photo of the colorful Brighton Beach huts or visit the Koala Park
What's included
- ✓Bilingual driver-guide (English and Chinese)
- ✓Comfortable air-conditioned bus or coach
- ✓Puffing Billy Railway ticket (one-way)
- ✓not included in the "Train Experience (No Penguin Watch)" option)
- ✓Toll fees, parking fees, fuel fees, tax, and tips
Not included
- ✕Maru Koala and Animal Park ticket (optional)
- ✕Accommodation
- ✕Meals and beverages
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Personal insurance
Good to know
Vehicle size will be arranged based on group size. Pick-up time/location, driver, and vehicle details will be reconfirmed with you one day before the tour. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. The itinerary is subject to change based on actual conditions, and customers will be informed in advance of any modifications.
Reviews
“第一次來墨爾本旅遊，很感謝領隊John詳盡的解說及照顧，下回再來體驗貴司其他的行程，衷心推薦！”
34 reviews on GetYourGuide
The animal Park visit could have been a lot shorter or ommitted. More time could have been spent at the penguin area for a better experience. rushing dinner was stressful.
第一次來墨爾本旅遊，很感謝領隊John詳盡的解說及照顧，下回再來體驗貴司其他的行程，衷心推薦！
Driver was inconsiderate to my grandfathers mobility issues and parked very far at the penguin parade despite there being open spots closer which upset my grandfather who insisted we go on without him so he didn’t get to properly enjoy the experience or see any penguins.