4 Bird Tours by Train Worth Flying For

1.Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 605 reviews · 12 hours · from $145Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy and Phillip Island tour, with train tips, Penguin Parade advice, pricing, timing, and what to expect.

“The whole day was just fantastic. From the friendly, easy pick up to the customised Australian music selection on the bus - to the wonderful guide, Gina - and then of course the once in a lifetime experiences of the Puffing Billy and the Penguin Parade. Thank you so much explorer Australia for making our birthday celebration for Michael so memorable. We will highly recommend.”

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2.Puffing Billy Railway & Penguin Parade Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 12 hours · from $145

Ride Puffing Billy, visit The Nobbies, and watch Phillip Island penguins return at sunset on this full-day Melbourne tour.

“amazing, loved all the information the tour guide gave, made the experience all the more special”

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3.Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 14 hours · from $113Best value

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy and Penguin Island day tour, with itinerary details, value advice, tips, drawbacks, and booking guidance.

“Our tour guide, Evan Wu, was responsible and had a great sense of humor. The whole trip was well-organized and very enjoyable. We watched the amazing penguin parade and rode the exciting and scenic Puffing Billy Railway.”

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4.Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $121

Compare Puffing Billy, Maru wildlife, Brighton Beach and Phillip Island penguins on this practical Melbourne day tour.

“Do not take this tour, the van condition is terrible. The driver drove really bad! (I have to cancel the tour at first stop due to car sickness). The seat in the car is not comfortable at all. Very small. Not even give me a partial refund when I requested due to medical condition.”

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