Brighton Bath Boxes & Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour

4.6 (20 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
Duration12h - 13h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesKorean, Chinese, Japanese, English
Group sizeUp to 56 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Important:The exact departure time will between 8am to 12pm, the exact time provided 12 Hours before departing by SMS or E-mail.

Start a day with the Brighton Bathing Boxes, are one of the most photographed locations in the city and its environs and have come to represent the suburbs of Melbourne.
Then experience a trip down memory lane at Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved vintage steam train, located in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges.
Finally,we go to the Penguin Parade before dusk, where you can explore the "Penguin Experience" exhibit to find out more about these amazing creatures. Penguins, seals, koalas, wallabies, and other Australian animals abound on Phillip Island!
Take a stroll to Summerland Beach and see the Penguin Parade from the main grandstand.

Options

1 Day Tour

Pickup included

No Phillip Island - Half Day

Pickup included

What's included

  • Puffing Billy Steam Railway Train one-way ticket
  • Friendly and informative driver/guide
  • Mandarin and English Live Commentaries
  • Multilingual Audio tour commentaries(Smart Devices Required)
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Penguin Parade General Viewing ticket (Not included in "Half Day Tour")
  • Driver guide gratuities $5 per person (Please pay by cash on the tour)
  • Admission to Maru Koala and Animal Park : Adult( 16 years+) $33, Child (4-15 years) $18
  • Meals
  • Travel Insurance

What to expect

  1. Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
    30m
    First Stop, take a stroll around this unique beach, Selfie with the 82 vibrant beach huts, and enjoy the view of Melbourne's skyscrapers.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Second Stop, you may imagine yourself traveling back in time to the 19th century as you ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train over the picturesque DANDENONG Mountains.
    (Please note: In the event that Puffing Billy is cancelled due to high temperatures, extreme weather, or fire restrictions, a refund of $45 per adult and $22.5 per child will be issued. All other activities in the itinerary will proceed as planned. Please note that this does not entitle participants to cancel the entire tour. Thank you for your understanding.)

    (Puffing Billy Train - Half Day : After the train ride, return transfer to the city marks the end of the itinerary)
  3. Maru Koala and Animal Park
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Maru Koala and Animal Park (at your own expense). Maru is a family-run attraction where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more!(According to Puffing Billy Train schedule,might not be available)
  4. The Nobbies
    30m
    The Nobbies let visitors zoom in on the largest colony of Australian fur seals that call the rocks around the centre home. This offers an excellent opportunity to look out over the seal colony as they languish and frolic on the rocks and in the water.

    As well as seals, the landscape surrounding the Nobbies Information Centre is full of colourful bird species. Many varieties nest and feed on the cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled!

    Inside the centre, new-age screens display short presentations that dive into the life and habitat of Phillip Island. Here, you can learn more about the seals and birds you watched earlier.

    The observation deck (which is perhaps the most popular part of the centre) offers the best vantage point for watching the colony of seals, but it also offers views right out to the Flinders National Park, where, if you’re lucky, you can spot Western Port Bay in the distance.
  5. Penguin Parade
    2h · Admission ticket included
    As the sun sets, we head out to Summerland Beach and grab a spot on the boardwalk. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. (2 hours drive from Philip Island to Melbourne)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Grand Hyatt, there is a big Eagle Sculpture.

End point

In front of Grand Hyatt, there is a big Eagle Sculpture.

Pickup details

Important:The exact departure time will between 8am to 12pm, the exact time provided 12 Hours before departing by SMS or E-mail.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The departure time varies based on the train schedule. The exact meeting time will be sent to you one day prior to departure.
  • You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries for this tour
  • Please provide us with your email address so we can send you the tour confirmation
  • In the event that Puffing Billy is cancelled due to high temperatures, extreme weather, fire restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances, a refund of $45 per adult and $22.5 per child will be issued. All other activities in the itinerary will proceed as planned. Please note that this does not entitle participants to cancel the entire tour. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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