Overview

This full-day itinerary combines a Puffing Billy steam train ride in the Dandenong Ranges with the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island in the evening. A Chinese-speaking guide is provided on scheduled departures. Tour length is about 10 hours; exact timings vary by season and daylight. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

What You’ll Do

• Ride Puffing Billy: Board the historic narrow-gauge steam train and pass temperate rainforest scenery in the Dandenong Ranges. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Evening Penguin Parade: Travel to Phillip Island to see little (fairy) penguins return ashore at sunset from designated viewing areas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Optional add-on: Some departures offer an extra stop at Maru Koala & Animal Park (add-on/upgrade). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Seasonal bonus (when feasible): A quick Nobbies Centre viewpoint stop may be included during daylight-saving periods if time/conditions allow (non-guaranteed). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Key Details

• Language: Chinese-speaking guide on set departures. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Duration: ~10 hours (varies with season and traffic). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Ticket type: E-voucher accepted; conditional/free cancellation applies per listing terms. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Departures: Operates on selected weekdays (e.g., Tue/Thu per listing); check your live date for availability. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Meeting point & time: Confirmed on your KKday voucher after booking.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes and weather-ready layers
• Warm jacket for coastal wind at night on Phillip Island
• Water, snacks, sun protection, and a power bank for photos

Quick Q&A

Will I see penguins up close?

Viewing is from boardwalks and seating areas to protect wildlife; distances depend on your chosen viewing area and nightly conditions.

Is the itinerary fixed?

The order and intermediate stops can change with traffic, season and daylight. Your guide will optimize timings for the Penguin Parade.

Are upgrades available?

Some dates offer optional wildlife park add-ons or different Penguin Parade viewing categories—check your selected package at checkout. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}