- Brighton Bathing Boxes - Arriving at around 12:30, take a stroll around this unique beach, Selfie with the 82 vibrant beach huts, and enjoy the view of Melbourneās skyscrapers.
- Puffing Billy Railway - Arrive at around 14:30, and then either have your lunch at the Cafe or take in the natural surroundings by the lake. Then meet at 15:45 in front of the station entry and get ready for your trip, 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.
- The Nobbies - 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 youāre lucky, you can spot Western Port Bay in the distance.
- Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade - 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 worldās 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)
- Pickup and drop-off at designated locations
- Knowledgeable and amiable driver/guide
- Multilingual audio tour narrations (Bring your smart device)
- Live commentaries in Mandarin
- Admission included for Puffing Billy Steam Train ride
- Access to Penguin Parade General Viewing area
- Food and drinks
- English Live Commentaries
- Admission to Maru Koala and Animal Park : Adult( 16 years+) $30, Child (4-15 years) $16
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. Experience a trip down memory lane at Puffing Billy, Australiaās oldest and best-preserved vintage steam train, located in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges. Penguins, seals, koalas, wallabies, and other Australian animals abound on Phillip Island! We go to the Penguin Parade before dusk, where you can explore the āPenguin Experienceā exhibit to find out more about these amazing creatures. Take a stroll to Summerland Beach and see the Penguin Parade from the main grandstand.
Tour Highlights:
Brighton Bathing Boxes, the vibrant, multi-colored beach huts in Brighton.
Riding a hundred-year-old Puffing Billy Steam Train feels like being in a fairy tale world
Phillip Island Nature Parks - witness the Penguin Parade from the tiered seating of general viewing grandstands directly overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach
- 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
- Travel time is included in the tour duration.
- Remaining time from tour will be allotted for time of travel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
