Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Tour - Victoria

Experience the best of Victoria in one unforgettable day with their Private Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Tour. Departing from Melbourne, this small-group tour combines the charm of the historic Puffing Billy steam train through the lush Dandenong Ranges with the magic of the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.

Enjoy a relaxed, private journey with your own personal guide and vehicle. Ride the Puffing Billy Railway through towering fern gullies, stop for local treats or a winery lunch, then head south to spot Australian wildlife and explore coastal highlights before the evening Penguin Parade — a must-see natural spectacle.

This fully customisable day tour is perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a seamless blend of nature, nostalgia, and native wildlife. All entry tickets and transport are included.

Let Australian Journeys take care of the details so you can sit back and enjoy one of the most iconic private day tours from Melbourne.

This fully customisable day tour is perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a seamless blend of nature, nostalgia, and native wildlife. All entry tickets and transport are included.

Let Australian Journeys take care of the details so you can sit back and enjoy one of the most iconic private day tours from Melbourne.

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Private Mornington Wine Tours

Private Yarra Valley Wine Tours

Mornington Peninsula- Enhanced Wine Explorer

Private Puffing Billy and Penguins Tour

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What's Available

Other tours by Australian Journeys

Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour

Mornington Peninsula - Classic Wine Adventure

Private phillip Island tours

1 Day Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Private Mornington Wine Tours

Private Yarra Valley Wine Tours

Mornington Peninsula- Enhanced Wine Explorer