Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Melbourne that combines two of Victoria’s most iconic experiences. Start your adventure with a nostalgic ride aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train, winding through the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges. After soaking in the beauty of lush fern gullies and towering mountain ash trees, head to Phillip Island for an awe-inspiring encounter with nature. Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as hundreds of adorable little penguins make their way from the ocean to their sandy burrows at sunset—a truly magical and heartwarming experience you won’t want to miss!
About This Deal
Duration
12 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk Road, , Belgrave, Victoria
Enjoy a 1-hour steam train journey on Puffing Billy through lush rainforests, embracing the time-honored tradition of dangling your legs out of the train.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre
Emerald Lake Road, Emerald, VIC 3782
Wander through the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, a cultural hub with top-notch facilities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies
1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Victoria
At The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Victoria
Experience the amazing sight of little penguins waddling home from the ocean to their burrows at Phillip Island. Home to the largest little penguin colony in the world, you can watch these amazing seabirds every night of the year from our general viewing platform and boardwalks.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours of the tour are for the travel time
- All fees and taxes
- 1 hour train ride on Puffing Billy
- Licensed Guide
- General admission into Penguin Parade
- Return transport to/from Melbourne
Redemption Instructions
Tickets are redeemed with your guide on the morning of the tour. Please have your mobile voucher ready!
Traveler Pickup Information
We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above. Your pickup depends on the time of year you have booked. Your exact meeting times are listed below and our team will confirm this with you after a booking is placed.
12:30 pm (Oct-Mar, Daylight savings)
Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 12:30pm and below are the pickup times from our other locations:
* 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
* 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St
* 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St
10:00 am (Apr -Sept, Non -daylight savings)
Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour departs from our main pickup location Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street @ 10am and below are the pickup times from our other locations:
* 9:20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
* 9:35amRegent Theatre - 191 Collins St
* 9:45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St
As the time that the penguins arrive on the beach changes significantly during the year, our return time to Melbourne also varies significantly from 21:00 to 0:00
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Explore Australia Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
