[Mikitravel Special Offer 19% OFF][Mikitravel Signature Tour / Small Group / Guaranteed Departures] Brighton Bathing Boxes, Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour (Chinese-Speaking Guide) | Melbourne

About this tour

Capture great selfies at the vibrant Brighton Bathing Boxes, ride the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train, and experience the adorable Penguin Parade on a day trip from Melbourne!

• This Mikitravel Signature Tour will launch on 9th October 2024. The tour operator has a proven track record of serving events like the Australian Open, Melbourne Formula 1, and Melbourne Cup, ensuring a high-quality touring experience!
• A maximum of 11 travellers allows for more efficient travel between locations, a smoother overall experience, less disruption, and better interaction with the guide
• Visit the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, famous for their colourful beach huts
• Enjoy a ride on the century-old Puffing Billy Steam Train
• Explore Maru Koala and Animal Park to see various native Australian animals (subject to train schedule availability)
• Stop by The Nobbies Centre for stunning coastal views of rugged rock formations. Spot Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony
• Witness the Penguin Parade from tiered seating, offering direct views of the floodlit Summerland Beach at Phillip Island Nature Parks

Transportation is included in this tour but see here for other transfer services:

• Sydney & Melbourne City Airport Transfer Service

— What You Can Expect —

Brighton Bathing Boxes – Puffing Billy Steam Train – Nobbies – Penguin Parade

• Brighton Bathing Boxes

Start your day at the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, a cultural treasure along Melbourne’s Bayside coast. These 82 colourful beach huts are known for their uniform size, historic construction, and heritage value. Brighton was Melbourne’s favorite seaside destination in the late 19th century, and its bathing boxes remain a beloved landmark today.

• Puffing Billy Steam Train

Ride on Australia’s oldest steam railway, the Puffing Billy, which winds through the lush Dandenong Ranges. The train journey offers a serene experience as it passes through dense forests, fern gullies, and towering Mountain Ash trees, reminiscent of a small British rural station.

• Maru Koala and Animal Park (subject to train schedule availability)

Visit this family-run wildlife park where you can see a variety of native Australian animals, including koalas, wombats, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, emus, dingoes, and more (subject to train schedule availability)

• The Nobbies Centre

Head to the western tip of Phillip Island to explore The Nobbies, a rugged coastal area offering breathtaking ocean views. From the Nobbies Centre, you can see Australia’s largest fur seal colony lounging on the rocks and frolicking in the waters.

• Penguin Parade

At sunset, make your way to Summerland Beach to witness the famous Penguin Parade. From viewing stands and boardwalks, watch hundreds of little penguins come ashore and waddle to their nests in the sand dunes. Learn about these fascinating creatures through educational displays at the visitor centre, while enjoying the stunning coastal scenery.