Experience a magical one-day small group tour to the Puffing Billy Railway, The Nobbies and Penguin Parade with convenient transfers from Melbourne’s CBD. After a smooth departure from the city, you’ll venture to Belgrave station, where the historic Puffing Billy steam train awaits. Glide through the lush rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges with your legs dangling off the open-side carriages. The incredible hour-long ride will take you over the iconic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge to Lakeside station in the beautiful Emerald Lake Park precinct.
Then, journey to the coast, with chances to spot native wildlife such as Eastern barred bandicoots and swamp wallabies along the way. At Phillip Island, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks of The Nobbies, where Australian fur seals lounge by the oceanside. As the sun sets, watch the Penguin Parade, where adorable Little Penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows for the night. Enjoy a day filled with the wonders of nature and wildlife and an unforgettable ride on the historic Puffing Billy steam train.