Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre, Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Rd, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia
Puffing Billy and Lunch
Ride Puffing Billy Emerald Lake Park to Belgrave. Enjoy this iconic steam train ride through the glorious Dandenong Ranges. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria. You will have the opportunity to purchase your own lunch at the picturesque Emerald Lake. Time spent here includes travel time from pick up, Puffing Billy Train ride, time for you to purchase and eat lunch and enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: The Nobbies, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
After taking the scenic route through the Dandenong ranges you will arrive at the 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. Time spent here includes travelling to The Nobbies and time spent at the information centre
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Nobbies, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Nobbies Lookout And Boardwalk.
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. Time spent here is to explore the boardwalk and take in the views.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Phillip Island Penguin Parade And Dinner.
In the Winter season you can purchase your dinner at Phillip Island Nature Park.
In the Summer season you can purchase your dinner in the historic township of Cowes and enjoy a walk around this seaside town.
After dinner 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. Time spent here includes time to purchase and eat dinner, time to watch the Penguin Parade and travel time back to Melbourne CBD.
Duration: 4 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
10.00am Pick Up Time.
Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring St, Melbourne, 10.00am
To be confirmed 24 hours prior to start of tour.
10:15 AM
11 hours(approx.)
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Infants aged under 3 years old are welcome to attend free of charge providing they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required for the infant, please purchase a child ticket for them.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 240 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Celia_D
The driver Joe was amazing.knew all the best places to get good photos. Would definitely recommend 👌
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : chanida_j
It was a wonderful experience. The trip was smooth and enjoyable. Our tour guide was professional, knowledgeable, and a great entertainer. They took great care of us. I would definitely recommend this tour, and it was worth the money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Robert_B
We were impressed with our friendly tour guide and driver. Raffie made us feel comfortable as a group of like adventurers no matter where we originated from. We were like a band of close friends when we departed at the end of the experience. We had been celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a week in Melbourne and your tour was something we will remember with a smile, the train trip with arms and legs hanging out the carriages and the tiny penguin's antics were fabulous,. Again thank you for the day. Bob and Marilyn
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : chalinee_r
Best Trip for our kids. They really love it. Good Service and The driver was nice and well explained
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Steven_L
Russell who leads the tour is very friendly and service orientated, that makes the trip a memorable one and enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Liau S
Excellent trip with good tour guide, Ryan who is friendly , helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend tour Explore Australia as it is perfectly organised.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : P1954KUsusans
What an amazing experience riding the Puffing Billy and seeing the Fairy Penguins return from hunting. The way they greet their partners on return should be experienced at least once in a lifetime. It is something that cannot be put into words. The Tour Company, Wine Hop and Scenic Tours were the perfect choice. Marty, our Tour Guide made the day extra special and fun. A big thank you to him and the team for looking after us and pointing us in the right direction for the best viewing areas at Phillip Island, the amazing food choices and the video of our train ride. My Sister and I are so impressed with this experience, next trip to Melbourne we will be seeking Wine Hop and Scenic Tours out for the Great Ocean Road tour. Thanks again Marty for a fantastic experience with the Company.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Jasmine_P
Raf was our guide. Tour start and end time shifted by a few hours due to the penguins and weather (no fault of the tour company). Both occurrences were communicated in advance.
Puffing Billy was a fun ride to see some Australian countryside/backyards/small towns. Raf gave a short talk about the history of Puffing Billy but nothing about the coal train/steam engine.
Watching penguins come out of the ocean was a bit of a zoo (crowded amphitheatre layout) and watching the penguins along the boardwalk was better. I would suggest starting with the boardwalk and then go to the amphitheatre after the crowd leaves (we still saw penguins come out of the ocean after the crowd left) and bring binoculars.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : Vicki_C
Great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. All attractions exceeded expections
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : ehjones28
Exceptional tour, transfers to and from CBD and lots packed into a small amount of time! Great to do huffing Billy as well as Philip island, one of the only tours that does both so definitely worth booking. Our guide, Ben, was super friendly, enthusiastic and had exceptional knowledge, so really made the experience for our group.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
