Trem Puffing Billy & Parada de Pinguins & Parque de Coalas & Praia de Brighton

Our tour guide, Curtis, was very enthusiastic. At first, it felt like he talked a lot, but he also gave us time to rest later on. The entire itinerary had ample time, and we never felt rushed, though some guests might have been a little late. The steam train experience was excellent; I was surprised we rode it for almost 45 minutes. I personally think most souvenirs aren't necessary to buy; it's better to save time for photos and enjoying the scenery. When we went to see the penguins, I was surprised that the guide noticed I was wearing a short skirt and asked if I was cold, even thoughtfully giving me a hand warmer. I'm not someone who gets cold easily, so I immediately gave the hand warmer to my friend who does. I highly recommend everyone buy the deluxe seats because when you see them come ashore and then go back, you are almost within two hand-lengths of them – it's incredibly worthwhile. Even more surprising was the sky full of stars; the scenery combined with the penguins was truly a 100-point experience. Many thanks to the tour for this experience.

Curtis is a humorous and reliable tour guide. He offered great tips for our trip to Phillip Island. While we were on Phillip Island, he also explained in detail the best spots to watch the penguins. When we arrived at the entrance of Maru Koala and Animal Park, the sheep shearing show was just about to start in five minutes. Curtis led us along so we wouldn’t miss the wonderful performance. After the tour ended and we headed back to the city centre, he also recommended many delicious local restaurants. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with his professionalism and enthusiasm. Highly recommend!

This tour is fantastic! An experience not to be missed. Despite the rainy winter, the driver Curtis made it all a smooth journey. He even had good quality raincoats that he prepared for all of us! Very thoughtful. Curtis is also very informative and friendly. Thank you!!

Our driver and guide, Toni, was amazing! He was very enthusiastic, informative, and always shared interesting insights about each location. I was also really impressed by how fluently he could communicate in both English and Chinese, which helped everyone in our tour group stay on the same page. Thank you, Toni, for making this trip so smooth and enjoyable. This will definitely be one of my memorable trips in Melbourne! I have already recommended this tour to many of my friends. Besides having such an amazing guide, the itinerary itself was also wonderful. We got to visit many different places in one day, which made the trip really worth the time. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing 1-day tour to Puffing Billy and Phillip Island on May 6th, 2026. Our guide and driver, Mr. Rick, was both professional and highly skilled, providing seamless commentary in both English and Mandarin throughout the trip. The highlights were unforgettable: from the unique experience of riding the Puffing Billy steam train with our legs dangling outside, to the colorful beach huts at Brighton Beach. The finale at Phillip Island was truly memorable; despite a sudden heavy downpour during the Penguin Parade, seeing the little penguins return to the beach alongside sightings of wallabies and wild geese against a backdrop of magnificent coastal views made for a perfect day.

It was a wonderful trip, thanks to our excellent guide, Curtis. He provided extensive historical context and valuable tourist information, along with helpful tips throughout the tour. The arrangements were well planned, despite our train being delayed at Puffing Billy. Curtis remained committed and continued to do his best to assist everyone.

Our guide and driver, Curtis, was excellent—bilingual, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the trip. He shared many interesting facts and provided helpful tips at each location, which really enhanced the overall experience. Despite the large group, he managed everything efficiently. Thanks to Curtis’s great time management, we were able to visit all the planned locations comfortably without feeling rushed. Pickup and drop-off arrangements were clearly communicated, and he was punctual at every stop. One highlight was our visit to Maru Koala Park, where Curtis showed us how to feed the kangaroos and getting great selfies with them—something we really appreciated. At Philip Island, his advice on where and how to spot the penguins made a big difference, and we had an amazing viewing experience. On the way there, we were also lucky to spot many wild wallabies, which added an extra touch of excitement to the journey. Overall, a very enjoyable and well-organized tour—highly recommended!

Our guide, Curtis, provided detailed and clear explanations about the attractions, which was very practical. We arrived at the departure point punctually in the morning and first headed to Brighton Bathing Boxes, where we had ample time for photography and strolling. Afterwards, we went to Puffing Billy, and our carriage was towards the back, which was excellent for taking beautiful photos of the wooden bridge. In between, we visited a zoo and The Nobbies. Finally, we arrived at Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade. The guide even prepared raincoats in case of rain. The entire day's itinerary was very rich, and after the parade, we could immediately get on the bus to rest. I highly recommend this tour.

Loved the Puffing Billy train experience, we arrived right on time at every destination thanks to the tour guide’s excellent arrangements. It gets very windy at the Nobbies and Brighton beach, so be sure to dress warmly. At the Penguin Parade, try to get a seat at the front if possible. Otherwise, once you spot the penguins at the beach, you can leave the general viewing area and wait on the right side of the path leading back to the centre for a closer view. The tour guide provided detailed explanations throughout, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

This is a great tour for anyone planning to travel outside of Melbourne. Even though it rained sometimes on our day, mostly when we needed to be outside, I still feel it was a great day for me. Our guide, Mr. Curtis, was also very nice. I appreciated all of his services to us. He explained things well in both English and Chinese, and he had some ideas to cope with the uncertain weather.