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[KKday Special Offer 19% OFF][KKday Signature Tour / 10 Guests Small Group / Guaranteed Departures] Brighton Bathing Boxes, Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour (Chinese-Speaking Guide) | Melbourne
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 KKday 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:
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Eco-tourism |
| Transport | Charter car |
Product Info
— 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.
Take those Insta-worthy photos at Brighton Bathing Boxes!
Hop on a train at the Puffing Billy Railway and enjoy the serene view as you travel from Belgrave
Get up-close and personal with Australian wildlife at Maru Koala and Animal Park (subject to train schedule availability)
Take in the breathtaking ocean view at the Nobbies
Watch hundreds of little penguins waddle home from the ocean at the Penguin Parade
Purchase Notice
- Children aged 4-15 on a public day tour must have an allocated seat and wear a seatbelt. We do not recommend this tour for children under the age of 4, as it lasts for 12 hours
- To fit the train schedule, we suggest having an early lunch before departure. The Puffing Billy Railway Belgrave Station Kiosk offers only hot and cold beverages and light refreshments. Bringing snacks is advisable, as there is no sit-down dining option for lunch during the tour
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
FAQ
The Brighton Bathing Boxes serve as private, non-residential beach sheds. Owners use them for storing beach gear, changing clothes, and enjoying the beach with a degree of privacy. They are also highly valued as iconic cultural landmarks due to their vibrant, distinctive designs and rich local heritage.
The Brighton Bathing Boxes are almost exclusively privately owned and are generally not available for public rental. There is no official public rental scheme for these heritage-listed structures. Most visitors appreciate them for their picturesque setting and as a unique photo opportunity rather than for personal use.
Acquiring a Brighton Bathing Box involves purchasing it through a private sale from an existing owner. Ownership is subject to strict regulations and heritage overlay controls enforced by the local council. These boxes are highly sought after and are rarely sold publicly, making their acquisition a unique process.
To reach the Brighton Bathing Boxes, travelers can take a train from Flinders Street Station in Melbourne city center to Brighton Beach Station, followed by a short walk along the foreshore. Alternatively, many find it convenient to join a guided day tour from Melbourne, which includes comfortable transportation directly to the bathing boxes and other attractions.
The Puffing Billy Steam Train provides a unique heritage rail experience through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Travelers can enjoy the tradition of dangling their legs out of the open-sided carriages, feeling the breeze as the train chugs across historic trestle bridges and winds through lush fern gullies. It's a nostalgic journey back in time.
At the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, visitors can witness hundreds of wild Little Penguins as they return from the ocean at sunset, waddling across Summerland Beach to their burrows. The experience is enhanced by tiered seating, offering direct views of this natural spectacle in the floodlit environment of Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Maru Koala and Animal Park is highly suitable for families with children, offering interactive opportunities to encounter native Australian wildlife. Children can enjoy hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies, observing koalas up close, and seeing dingoes, wombats, and Tasmanian devils. It provides an engaging and educational experience for all ages.
The Nobbies Centre on Phillip Island offers spectacular coastal views of rugged rock formations and the vast Southern Ocean. Visitors can stroll along boardwalks to designated viewpoints, providing excellent photo opportunities of the dramatic coastline and the chance to spot Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest fur seal colony.
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