Nobbies Centre (home of the Antarctic Journey) tours

I had a wonderful experience with the Puffing Billy Steam Railway and Phillip Island tour! The communication was very thoughtful — they sent reminders not only by email but also via WhatsApp, which made everything smooth and clear. Our tour guide was fantastic: humorous, engaging, and full of interesting stories about the places we visited. He made sure we were safe and on time at each stop, and his friendly attitude made the whole day even more enjoyable. The tour was well-organized, relaxed, and fun from beginning to end. I also really liked the group atmosphere — everyone was friendly and respectful, which made the trip even better. This tour added so much joy to my time in Melbourne and gave me some truly unforgettable memories. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. A great mix of beautiful sights, smooth logistics, and warm service. Would definitely join again!

Not my first time, but I still loved the Puffing Billy ride. Lorraine was always making sure we got great value out of the tour, like arriving at Phillip Island early to get the best spot, and taking the better route to let us see the wildlife. Totally recommended. The only minor improvement would be the wait time. The whole bus was waiting for another traveler for more than 15 minutes during pickup. It would have been better if a waiting time limit was set for that, to not waste the precious time of other travelers who arrived on time.

Rob is a great guide and we learned a lot from him. He gave us a lot of tips on how we gonna see the penguins throughout the activity

Although the tour guide will not accompany you throughout the journey and the price is not cheap, you will be given a brief introduction during the drive. The scenic spots visited are also very beautiful, and it saves you the transportation problem of going there by yourself. If there are a small number of tourists who do not drive by themselves, this is highly recommended. At the end of the itinerary, it is recommended that penguins returning to Phillip Island not stay at the beach for too long! If you return to the trail area early, you will be able to see the little penguins returning home more closely~ You can also look around the trail area before it gets dark, and you can really see the lone penguins!

Content 1 day tour with a few stops including a wildlife park, chocolate factory and a few stops in the Phillip Island.

The trip is by Wine Hop & Coastal Tours. Our guide name was Philip (Phil) and he handled the trip super well. He shared a lot of information through the mic in our tour van and was super cheerful thrughout the day. We enjoyed the trip to brighton beach, moonlit sanctuary, philip island, and penguin parade. 🫶🏻 Despite it was on off raining, my friends and I enjoyed the trip. Do ensure you arrive at the pick up spot on time for smooth travel 👍🏻

phillip island was a must-go! saw many cute penguins and really convenient to follow a tour instead of going ourselves

Matt and Scott from EA were wonderful guides that made the experience so much fun. We got to see wild koalas, an echidna, wallabies, penguins and cape barren geese. We were also shown around a farm on French Island and got to see lovely farm animals.