Brighton Bathing Boxes and Penguin Parade Tour

Discover the enchanting highlights of Melbourne, from the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes to the nostalgic Puffing Billy Steam Railway and the captivating Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Experience the vibrant beach huts, vintage steam train, and mesmerizing wildlife in one unforgettable tour!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brighton Bathing Boxes - Begin your journey with a leisurely walk along this distinctive beach. Capture selfies with the 82 colorful beach huts and take in the stunning view of Melbourne’s skyline.
  • Puffing Billy Railway - Next, step back in time to the 19th century as you ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train through the scenic Dandenong…
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’)
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Important: The departure time will be between 8 am and 12 pm, with the exact time being provided 12 hours prior via SMS or email.
Begin the day at the Brighton Bathing Boxes, one of the most photographed spots in the city and its surroundings, symbolizing the suburbs of Melbourne.
Next, enjoy a nostalgic journey on Puffing Billy, Australia’s most…

Location
42 Russell St
Russell Street
In front of Grand Hyatt, there is a big Eagle Sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andrewwh5015zw
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing Tour - Incredible customer service! The travel company was very helpful at accomodating us at late notice, the tour guide was very friendly, and the trip was very well planned out.
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Hiram_s
Dec 28, 2025
We had an amazing day... - We had an amazing day today. All the details—including the bus plate number, meeting time, and the guide’s contact information—were sent a day in advance, which was very thoughtful. The coach was spacious and comfortable. The Puffing Billy train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside lasted about one hour and was a truly unique experience—being able to sit with your legs hanging out was unforgettable. Maru koala Park was also great fun, with a wide variety of local animals, and the little penguins were absolutely adorable. We even visited the Brighton beach boxes (which I heard some other tours don’t include), making it perfect for photos. Lastly, a big compliment to our guide: extremely friendly and highly professional. The timing at each stop was perfectly arranged. His English was excellent, and Chinese was equally impressive. Highly recommended!
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Bashar_r
Feb 19, 2024
Very nice - The guide was very polite ، nice tour , good price for such a tour , he speaks english & chinese ! We had a really good time
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Diana_r
Feb 5, 2024
Amazing, the best thing... - Amazing, the best thing was to see the penguins. The train was a nice trip, we will recommend it to my friends.
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T1979accarolz
Jan 16, 2024
Amazing tour! - The trip was amazing. Not only was the guide friendly and professional, he was also very calm in a sticky situation when a passenger suddenly interrupted him during the drive and demanded for him to stop speaking Chinese, as the passenger didn’t speak it. He patiently explained that this tour was supposed to be mainly a Chinese speaking tour. He actually has tried his best to speak English and looked after the English speaking passengers as well. In addition, a QR code for further information in both Chinese and English has been provided. The driver was Heny/Henry, who was exceptionally kind and understanding. The guide explained well, and clearly told us what the locations were, how long we were staying at the locations, where to go, and when to come back to the bus. He also gave long descriptions of the locations and their history. Thank you Henry/Heny, you’ve made our day!
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Pascalina_l
Jan 2, 2024
Excellent service - Service from this tour company is amazing. My daughter was so sad when our first booking for penguin/Phillip island was canceled. But with the help of Lok and Eva from ExtraGreen tour company, we can rearrange the booking. We were very happy that we get to see the little penguins before we go back. 😊
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Edward_c
Jan 2, 2024
Good tour experience with litte flaw - Tourist spot: Good. Almost all are attractive, worth to go. Clearance: tour coach explain/introduce tour information very well and patient. Time managenent : Just fine. Depart/Return on-time. Able to visit every point scheduled. But guests didn't have time for dinner. It'll be good to set dinner time for guests next time.
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Princess_ariel72
Jan 1, 2024
Best tour guide - Excellent tour with excellent service from the driver.driver super friendly and kind. Highly recommended if you looking for tour.go for tripadvisor
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Mark_l
Mar 5, 2024
What a crap trip - will NEVER recommend it! - The driver drove erractically, often speeding and hitting bumps in the road at full speed. The bus I travelled on had no immediate advertising on it so I didn't know that bus was the one I was travelling on when it arrived. The driver spoke 99% of the time in Chinese - and although my initial booking said it was a Chinese tour - I did send a text message prior to the tour to let the operator know my partner and I only spoke English. Needless to say my partner and I (who were the ONLY non Chinese passengers), missed alot of information that the driver/guide provided. The guide was NOT clear on why we stopped several times, again, probably due to explaining the stops in Chinese not English. The "coach" (who's kidding anyone it was a SMALL BUS)...was uncomfortable and I didn't enjoy the travel at all. My partner was alot more forgiving of the whole experience but personally I wouldn't recommend the whole experience.
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Manita_r
Jan 8, 2024
Fine - The tour guide was really nice.. the bus though wasn’t a coach, it was a small bus.. it was raining massively in the day so, we didn’t get enjoyed the tour but they told us it can’t be changed even though it was raining since it was supposed to be scenic tour..
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).