Puffing Billy Phillip Island and Zoo Small Group Hotel Pick Up

4.5 (36 reviews) 10–13 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Small-group tour by Mercedes mini bus, maximum 14 passengers, hotel pick-up & drop-off within Melbourne CBD.

8–11 AM departure (subject to Puffing Billy tickets). Exact time emailed by 9 PM 1 day prior.

Puffing Billy Vintage Steam Train: Ride the vintage narrow-gauge steam train through temperate rainforest.

Maru Koala Park or Moonlit Sanctuary WildlifeConservation Park (Optional, Own Expense. Which zoo we visit depends on the departure time of our Puffing Billy tickets.

): Get close to Australia’s wildlife—kangaroos, koalas in eucalyptus trees, and unique native species.

Penguin Parade: Watch the world’s smallest wild penguins return to nests, a magical day end.

Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Likely to Sell Out Small Group Excellent Quality Likely To Sell Out Involves Animals

At a glance

Duration: 10–13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Wild OZ Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: entrance for Philip island and puffing billy train ticket
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: maru entrance fee(optional)
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Puffing Billy Railway

2 hours Admission included

Puffing Billy is a genuine relic of the early 20th century. It was originally one of four narrow-gauge lines that opened in 1900 to serve the remote farms and communities of the Dandenong Ranges. After a landslide closed the line in 1953, a group of passionate volunteers fought to restore it. Thanks to their dedication, Puffing Billy was reborn as a preserved heritage railway, offering visitors a unique and authentic steam train experience.
Maru Koala and Animal Park

2 hours Admission not included

Maru Koala and Animal Park is a family-friendly wildlife sanctuary where visitors can get up close with Australia’s iconic native animals, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and more. Unlike larger zoos, Maru offers an intimate, hands-on experience, making it perfect for kids and animal lovers.(Subject to the schedule of the train, not guaranteed to go)
Penguin Parade

4 hours Admission included

The Penguin Parade is one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences, offering a front-row seat to the nightly spectacle of Little Penguins (the world’s smallest penguin species) waddling ashore at sunset. This unforgettable natural phenomenon draws over 500,000 visitors annually

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Howey
Clarion Suites Gateway
City Square Motel
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank By IHG
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
Best Western Melbourne City
Mantra 100 Exhibition Melbourne
Quest Newquay
The Canvas Apartment Hotel

and 118 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.