Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Adventure

Discover Melbourne’s iconic Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade in one day. Enjoy wildlife, scenic views, and a stress-free adventure.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brighton Beach - Explore Melbourne’s iconic and vibrant beach huts, ideal for capturing unforgettable seaside photos.
    Note: If the Puffing Billy train schedule necessitates an earlier departure, this stop might be skipped or substituted with an alternative, such as a scenic viewpoint in the Dandenong Ranges or a quaint local town, ensuring a unique…
What's Included
  • Comfortable vehicle transport
  • Bilingual professional driver/guide
  • Tips for the driver
  • Toll, parking and fuel
  • Admission to: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Watching (general viewing ticket)
What's Not Included
  • Admission to the wildlife park
  • Meals and beverages
  • Other personal expenses
  • Personal insurance
Additional Information

Two Attractions in a Single Day – Puffing Billy steam train and Penguin Parade.

Adaptable Schedule – Tailored to fit train and penguin timings.

Wildlife Encounters – Experience kangaroos, koalas, and more at a nearby sanctuary.

Diverse Scenery – Enjoy beaches, rainforests, coastlines, and Phillip Island.

Hassle-Free Experience – All major attractions in a comprehensive full-day tour.

Location
Brighton Beach
Esplanade
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Venitia_r
Nov 18, 2025
Experience Your second Childhood on the Puffing Billy Train on a Viator Tour - A must for any age if you are in Melbourne. This experience is your second childhood, freedom and fun.
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Jennifer_t
Oct 22, 2025
Great Trip to see Penguins - Got to see the highlights - Puffing Billy, Melbourne Bathhouses, Maru Zoo, and of course penguins!!!!! Vance was a very nice driver and made sure we stayed on time and adjusted where needed. He even highlighted where we could plan to eat during the day which helped on a long tour like this. Great Day out and the penguins are the opportunity of a lifetime to see.
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Victoria_c
Oct 21, 2025
Wasted time and money - I'll start with the pros- puffing billy was a great experience, highly recommend. The penguin parade was incredible to see experience. Now I'll get to the reason I am giving a 1 star- I don't like to complain, because I understand the need for flexibility. The tour felt like a lot of wasted time, time that was not cheap. I opted for this tour, as there were many options for similar tours, including cheaper ones. Scheduled tour time 10am, and changed to 830, due to the train schedule, which was ok. After the train, we had an excessive amount of time at the train cafeteria. The Maru Animal Park, which felt like a sad zoo. For the cost of the tour, the $30 should have been included. We were given 2 hours to spend there, which doesn't need more than 45 minutes (as per itinerary, 1 hour). Then we were brought to an overpriced chocolate store because we had a lot of time before seeing the penguins. After we were brought to Cowes in Philip Island, and here we were given almost 3 hours. 3 hours to do what? No where on the itinerary had this listed. At 1830 we made our way to the penguin parade. The penguin parade ended late, which of course is not in control of the tour. We started our day at 830 and ended at 2300. Our driver, he was nothing close to a guide. I asked the driver why we didn't stop at two of the locations, he said oh because the train. we weren't given the option, nor were we even told we wouldn't be doing the other activities. , we spent almost 3 hours in Cowes, wasting time. I understand the need for flexibility, but it's different when the itinerary is blatantly disregarded and there is zero communication about it. When choosing tours, it's based on the itinerary. What's the point if the itinerary is different? Different without even given any options or information. If I knew this prior to booking, I would have went with a different tour option. This tour was poorly planned and orchestrated. For $122 USD a person (2 people), I would expect a lot better. Completey upset with our experience.
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From $122
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).