







Phillip Island
Endless family fun and iconic wildlife, pristine white beaches and hi-octane motorsports, you'll find it all on a seaside holiday at Phillip Island, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. See little penguins and sleepy koalas in their natural habitat, teach the kids to swim on a quiet bay beach, and soak up all the action at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Loved by generations for over 100 years, Puffing Billy is one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. Kids and adults alike will love the feeling of the wind in their hair as they wind through the lush rainforest and beautiful fern gullies of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges National Park, enjoying the views from the iconic open-sided carriages.
Located one hour east of Melbourne, it makes for the perfect day out for the whole family. This century-old steam train is still running on its original 24 kilometer mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook, and the convenience of catching the train at any of its stations is a great way to experience the region. Puffing Billy Railway is now a major tourist attraction and operates every day (except Christmas Day), thanks to the tireless efforts of more than 900 dedicated volunteers.
Schedule
Every Tuesday & Friday
Trip Duration
Depart at
(Winter) 8:00 - 8:30am and return to CBD at 8:00-8:30pm
(Summer) 10:00am-12:00pm and return to CBD at 9:00pm-12:00am
Vehicle
Luxury 8 seats passenger vehicle (Mercedes-Benz / Kia / Honda)
Price
A$218/Adult
A$188/Child
School Holiday Period - Puffing Billy surcharge
Adult A$18 / Child A$9
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Spring holidays 16 September – 1 October 2023
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Summer holidays 21 December – 29 January 2024
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Autumn holidays 29 March – 14 April 2024
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Winter holidays 29 June – 14 July 2024
Price includes:
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Puffing Billly Railway Ticket (Belgrave to Lakeside - 4 stations);
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Philip Island Penguin Parade admission Ticket;
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transportation cost, travel guide fee, national park entry fee, attractions ticket fee, GST and hotel pickup & drop off (optional activities and meal are not included
*Child are aged from 6 months to 12 years old
Highlights
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Puffing Billy - steam train that travels through Dandenong Ranges’s forests and fern gullies, first opened on 18 December 1900
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Maru Koala and Animal Park - a family run attraction that includes an animal park featuring koalas, kangaroos and other Australian native animals and mini gold cours
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The Nobbies & Seal Rocks - enjoy ocean views from the boardwalks and if you are lucky enough, you may see native Australian fur seals nestling on rocks
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Penguin Parade - watch the world's smallest penguins waddle out of the sea and parade across Summerland Beach to their sand burrows
What to bring
Sunglasses / Sunscreen / Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions / Camera / Video camera/ Comfortable walking shoes / Mobile phone / Any extra snacks & food