Steam train + Penguin Island one-day tour
Experience Melbourne's highlights, including a century-old steam train ride through Dandenong and evening penguin viewing at Penguin Island. Book the next day for a full-day itinerary with guaranteed departure.
- Ride a century-old steam train through the Dandenong Mountains, then watch adorable fairy penguins return to their nests on Phillip Island in the evening
- Receive final departure time confirmation via text or email after 5:00 pm the day before for a seamless experience
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Options
A: Standard Puffing Billy Railway + Penguin Island Experience (See pre-departure notice the day before tour for the actual departure time)
Inclusions
Tickets (depending on different plans)
Chinese speaking driver and tour guide
Comfortable air-conditioned bus
Steam train (one way ticket - depends on option)
Standard viewing platform for Penguin Parade (depending on different plans)
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
AUD5 Tip (pay to the driver after the trip)
Maru Koala and Animal Park (Optional: Adults from AUD33 / Children from AUD18)
Upgrade: Penguin Parade Penguins Plus (Adults from AUD55 / Children from AUD28), Penguin Parade Underground Viewing (Adults from AUD65 / Children from AUD33)
Additional Info
Please check the departure notice at 5:00 pm the day before departure: https://www.qqqq.com.au/pretourinfo
Lunch and zoo admission are not included. Guests can choose to enter the zoo at their own expense or relax at a nearby café if they prefer not to visit
＊A AUD5 per person tip for the tour guide is required at the end of the trip
What's included in Steam train + Penguin Island one-day tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet and depart from BoxHill/906 Whitehourse road (bus stop)
Meet and depart from Melbourne City Chinatown/108 Little Bourke street (in front of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine)
Take a century-old steam train (1 hour one way)
Go to MARU Koala and Animal Park to see animals that are unique to Australia.
Pass by San Remo and have dinner at Cowes (at your own expense)
Watch the penguins return to their nests (the penguin return time varies daily, the actual return time depends on that day)
Return to Melbourne city (about 11:30 pm, daylight saving time)
Return to BoxHill (approximately 12:00 am, daylight saving time)
Itinerary times may change due to weather or traffic conditions. Travelers cannot request modifications, cancellations, or refunds based on these adjustments
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— What You Can Expect —
Depart from Melbourne for a scenic journey to the Dandenong Ranges. Board the Puffing Billy Railway, one of the oldest steam trains in Australia, and enjoy a ride through the lush Dandenong Mountains.
Afterward, travel by bus to Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can interact with kangaroos, koalas, emus, and other iconic Australian animals. Feed kangaroos and parrots, observe koalas up close, and see the endangered Tasmanian devil. Please note, if train delays affect the timing, no refund will be given for the wildlife park visit.
— Attraction Info —
- Summer Time Exclusive Event
Enjoy stunning views of the Bass Strait at Nobbys Point Center and, with a bit of luck, encounter wild seals. Please note, this event is subject to the itinerary schedule and may be unavailable due to timing constraints. No refunds will be provided if missed
- Penguin Island Experience
End the day with a visit to Penguin Island to witness the famous Penguin Parade, the world’s largest wild penguin protection base. Home to over 30,000 fairy penguins, these tiny, 30-40 cm birds waddle back to their nests after sunset in a mesmerizing display. View the parade from the open-air viewing platform, alongside fellow visitors from around the world.
— Important Info —
- The timing of the itinerary may change due to weather or traffic conditions. Modifications to the order, cancellations, or refunds will not be possible based on these changes
Inclusions
- Please check final departure time after 5pm the day before departure https://www.qqqq.com.au/pretourinfo
- The final departure time will be notified via SMS one day before. If there is any update, please be sure to let us know your Australian phone number.
- The price is in Australian Dollars (AUD) (all taxes are included)
- When placing an order, please be sure to purchase the product according to your actual age. If you do not follow the regulations, additional fees will be charged on the spot after verification. Please be aware.
- The specific departure time will be based on the SMS notification from the day before. If you have a local Australian phone number, please update it in time.
- The itinerary fee for this product does not include meals. The driver will take passengers to the dining area (food at their own expense). If you have special meal requirements, such as vegetarianism, etc., please prepare your own as local restaurants may not be able to meet your needs.
- No food or drink (except bottled water) is allowed onboard the vehicle. No hot food is allowed on the bus. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If. cleaniness and hygeine of the vehicle is seriously impacted by the traveller,a a cleaning fee of AUD200 will be charged.
- Taking photos and videos is not allowed during Penguin Parade to avoid artificial light sources irritating the penguins' eyes. The island will implement light control, and only a few very low-wattage incandescent lamps will be installed along the coast.
- The number of penguin colonies fluctuates every year depending on environmental factors, and the number will also be affected by the seasons
- Reminder: The weather on the coast is cold and windy in autumn and winter, so please bring warm clothes; the sun is strong in summer, so please bring your own sun protection and clothes. The journey is long, please bring motion sickness medicine and water.
- Tickets for attractions must be purchased through the driver-guide (you are not allowed to pre-order them as the confirmation of out-of-pocket attractions will be determined by the number of on the day of departure). It's not guaranteed that out-of-pocket attractions will be included
- It is strongly recommended that all travelers purchase personal travel insurance. The travel agency is not responsible and will not make any compensation if the itinerary is changed, extended, shortened, cancelled, or for any losses or casualties caused by tour bus delays, mechanical failures, flight delays/cancellations, weather factors or a third party during the trip.
- The travel agency reserves the right to modify the itinerary, cancel or replace any item, and shorten or extend the trip.
- If a public holiday causes road or attractions closures, making it impossible to reach the destination smoothly, the travel agency has the right to change or cancel the itinerary.
- If the airline cancels or delays the flight and causes damage to the trip, the travel agency will not provide any compensation or reimbursement.
- Due to insufficient number of people (less than the specified number of people for departure) or weather factors, the travel agency has the right to cancel or change the itinerary before or after departure, and also has the right to shorten or extend the itinerary.
Meet
Venues
- Box HillBUS stop sign (for the actual departure time, please refer to the previous day’s information. Please be sure to check Over The Planet’s pre-departure information)Between07:35 - 07:40View on Map
- Melbourne CityChinatown-Beijing Tongrentang (for the actual departure time, please refer to the information from the previous day. Please be sure to check the Over The Planet information before departure)Between08:10 - 08:15View on Map
Meeting / End Points
- Puffing Billy Railway Puffing Billy Railway
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please check the departure notice at 5:00 pm the day before departure
- A AUD5 per person tip for the tour guide is required at the end of the trip
- The availability of these upgrades is subject to sales conditions and is not guaranteed
- The driver-guide will direct you to a viewing location for penguin sightings
- Please note that the itinerary may change based on daily conditions
Surcharge
Penguin Parade Penguins Plus: Adults from AUD55 / Children from AUD28
Penguin Parade Underground Viewing: Adults from AUD65/AUD33
＊＊The availability of these upgrades is subject to sales conditions and is not guaranteed. The driver-guide will direct you to a viewing location for penguin sightings
