Melbourne: Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Brighton Boxes Tour
West Melbourne, Melbourne
Take a great selfies at Brighton's famous multi-colored beach huts, ride the charming and historic Puffing Billy Steam Train, and see Phillip Island's cute penguins on this day trip from Melbourne.
Melbourne Day Trip: Puffing Billy, Brighton Beach Huts & Penguin Parade
This full-day tour from Melbourne suits visitors wanting a relaxed trip to iconic local attractions including heritage rail, colorful beach huts, and wildlife viewing.
Highlights
- Visit three key Melbourne sights with a driver-guide
- See the colorful Brighton Bathing Boxes along the beach
- Ride the Puffing Billy, Australia’s oldest preserved steam railway
- Spot marine life at the Nobbies Centre on Phillip Island
- Watch the smallest penguins waddle home at the Penguin Parade
Description
The exact departure time is between 8am and 12pm and confirmed 12 hours before departure via SMS or email. Meet your guide in Melbourne’s Central Business District to begin your day.
Your first stop is Brighton Beach to view the vibrant, multi-colored bathing boxes, providing a distinctive photo backdrop. Next, board the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train for a scenic heritage ride through native forest.
Optionally, visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (entry not included), featuring koalas, wombats, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and other Australian wildlife. This stop depends on Puffing Billy’s schedule and is not guaranteed.
Continue to Phillip Island’s Nobbies Centre for coastal views and marine life spotting. The tour finishes with the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks, viewing penguins returning to shore from tiered seating overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach.
Includes
- Live Chinese-English driver-guide commentary
- Audio commentary available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
- Puffing Billy Steam Railway ticket
- Penguin Parade ticket
- Air-conditioned bus transport
- Driver-guide assistance throughout
Excludes
- Driver-guide gratuities (5 AUD per person, cash during tour)
- Admission to Maru Koala and Animal Park (33 AUD adults, 18 AUD children, subject to availability)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Departure time depends on Puffing Billy train schedule and is provided one day before the tour
- Lunch is recommended before the tour as food is not included
- Multilingual audio commentary available via QR code as an alternative to live Mandarin guiding
- Visits to Nobbies Centre and Maru Koala Park may be excluded depending on timing and train schedule
- If Puffing Billy is cancelled due to extreme weather or fire restrictions, a partial refund is issued for the train portion only; other activities continue as planned
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book early to secure your preferred departure time. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for walking.
