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Melbourne Phillip Island + Puffing Billy 1-day tour
Penguin Parade Grandstand Ticket Types: General Grandstand, Premium Grandstand, Underground Grandstand
- Package A-C (Group under 40 people) - Options include standard stands, preferred stands, and underground stands
- Package D <20-Person Group> Regular Stand (Pick-up service available in designated areas)
- Package E-G <Premium Small Group 14 People> Premium Vehicle Type Options include Standard Stand, Preferred Stand, Underground Stand
Approximately 10:30 AM departure from downtown
Arrive at Puffing Billy Steam Train in Dandenong Ranges around 11:30 AM (approximately 2 hours for sightseeing and dining)
Arrive at Maru Wildlife Park (at own expense) at approximately 14:30 (visit duration: about 45 minutes)
Arrive at the Chocolate Factory (optional, at your own expense) around 15:30. (This attraction's availability depends on the train schedule and is not guaranteed.) (Approximately 30 minutes of visit)
Approx. 16:15 Arrive at Nobbies Centre (During summer, if time permits, a 15-minute visit to Cowes town may be arranged before Nobbies Centre; subject to the Puffing Billy train schedule and not guaranteed!) (Approx. 30 minutes stay)
Arrive at around 17:00 to watch the Penguin Parade (approximately 45 minutes of activity time)
Approximately 21:00 Arrive in Melbourne city center
- Package H <English Tour> General Stand Local English-speaking Driver-Guide
Itinerary:
• First stop: Head to the Dandenong Ranges and ride the Puffing Billy Railway (from Emerald Lake Station to Belgrave Station)
• Then proceed along the scenic route of Dandenong Ranges to Nobbies Lookout (enjoy the magnificent views of Nobbies and Seal Rocks area from the lookout), marveling at the wonders of Seal Rocks and the Blowhole along the way.
• In the evening, watch the heartwarming scene of little penguins emerging from the rolling waves and waddling back to their dune burrows
Note:
This is a group tour with transfers. Please refer to the actual travel arrangements on the day for pickup, drop-off, and meeting times.
The vehicle type for small group luxury tours is subject to actual arrangement.
Inclusions:
1. Puffing Billy Railway one-way ticket (Belgrave to Menzies Creek/Lakeside)
During peak season or special activity periods when the train schedule is adjusted, alternative routes may be arranged. We appreciate your understanding.
2. Penguin Parade General Viewing Admission Ticket (Optional Upgrade to Premium Viewing/Underground Viewing)
3. Travel industry liability insurance, vehicle insurance.
4. Chinese-speaking driver-guide
Exclusions:
1. Pay gratuities to the driver directly: AUD5 per person.
2. Maru Zoo ticket (Reference price: AUD 33/adult, AUD 18/child)
Chocolate Factory admission ticket (Reference price: AUD 22/adult, AUD 14/child)
3. Meals, personal expenses, and any costs not mentioned in the inclusions
Notes:
- Adult price for ages 14 and above; child price for ages 4–13; infant price for ages 0–3
- Since this is a shared transfer service, the itinerary is fixed and cannot be adjusted upon request. Attraction visit times are limited as confirmed on the itinerary. If you need more flexibility to adjust your schedule or extend time at certain attractions, we recommend inquiring about our private charter service to better meet your travel needs.
Friendly reminder
1. No compensation will be provided for any delays, shortened itineraries, or itinerary changes caused by vehicle malfunctions or force majeure factors such as weather conditions during the trip.
2. The itinerary time will be adjusted throughout the year based on the Penguin Parade schedule for each season.
3. The beach at Phillip Island is windy, so please bring a jacket (especially in winter to stay warm).
Group sizes of 20 may increase by approximately 3–5 people during peak seasons such as summer vacation, National Day, Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, and Australian school holidays. We appreciate your understanding.
5. The zoo & chocolate factory are optional activities (fees excluded) that can be purchased on-site. If you choose not to participate, you may rest on the bus or engage in independent activities nearby. These activities are scheduled during rest periods and will not affect the overall itinerary experience.
6. For itineraries that include the mini train, it may be difficult to secure train tickets during peak season. To ensure everyone can experience the mini train ride, we may need to depart earlier, rearrange the order of attractions, or substitute Maru Zoo with Moonlight Zoo along the route. We will notify you of any changes. Thank you for your understanding.
7. For itineraries involving the Chocolate Factory, Nobbies, and Cowes, schedules must align with the train timetable. During peak season, if train times are adjusted to midday or afternoon departures, these attractions may be canceled to accommodate the train schedule. We appreciate your understanding.
