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ETT MÅSTE! Istället för Belgrave åkte vi från Lakeside och stannade till vid Gembrook. Jag vet inte vad jag missar i Belgrave, men jag är så tacksam att jag valde Lakeside. Att köra dit var enkelt, gott om parkeringsplatser, stationen var trevlig med ett kafé och ett minimuseum, och bara en kort promenad eller bilresa bort kunde man komma till sjöområdet för en promenad. Gembrook är också en supercharmig liten stad! Vi promenerade runt och slog oss ner på ett kafé som heter Gracie's och åt scones och varma drycker innan vi tog tåget tillbaka till Lakeside. Jag njöt verkligen av denna resa eftersom den var sååå fridfull. Jag rekommenderar starkt att du också provar samma rutt!

Our guide, William, made the whole experience seamless from pick up to finish. He gave a detailed itinerary the night before and updated us on everything throughout the trip. The tour was a great way to do many things in a day. I tried looking for a way to get the Puffing Billy train tickets but it was way simpler to have it part of the tour. There were various discounted extras during the tour for the wine tasting, lunch(the beef was tasty and tender), and Maru Koala which I thought were good deals. The vehicle was a smaller 13person bus/van so it was a more personalized tour as well. The penguin parade is also later at night due to daylight savings, so it was very convenient to have the leisurely ride back to Melbourne. Overall had a great time.

Fulfilling tour. Every spot is timed so you get to see all the sites but with limited time. We departed 12.30pm and returned 11.30pm. Our bus was of medium size, around 25 people which was comfortable and helped us move quickly. Puffing Billy was a cute experience. Just skip shopping and board immediately to secure a seat on the “better” right-hand side of the cart. Penguin experience was amazing, you can see them really up close. We get the PREMIUM PLUS SEATS. But Premium seats are not really necessary though you can upgrade to easily see penguins coming from the beach. if you are under General Admission, it’s best skip the beach and just directly stand on the broadwalk on the right-hand side and wait for them there. It’s one of the penguin highways they'll definitely walk pass. Keep in mind photos/videos are NOT allowed to protect the penguins. Overall very fulfilling day. Our guide Troy was very helpful too. highly recommend ,oh and we c WILD wallaby, echidna, and snake as well!!!

The best experience had in Australia! Many thanks to our guide, Pete, who was incredibly enthusiastic and helpful throughout the trip. He took lots of videos and photos for us and gave us great introductions along the way. We really enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate all his effort!

Besöket på Puffing Billy Railway var verkligen en underbar och minnesvärd upplevelse. Min familj älskade den natursköna tågresan genom de vackra Dandenong Ranges som erbjöd hisnande vyer över frodiga skogar och charmiga landsbygdslandskap. Det är ett måste att besöka Puffing Billy Railway när du är i Melbourne. En unik attraktion som kombinerar historia, natur och nöje.

Views are beautiful! We saw wild penguins and kangaroos. I had an amazing time on this tour, and our guide, Jared, was absolutely outstanding! He is remarkably professional and has an incredible depth of knowledge about Australian history. Throughout the trip, I asked him so many questions, and he answered every single one effortlessly—even backing up his explanations with fascinating data and facts. Jared was also incredibly polite and thoughtful. When it came to watching the penguins, he shared some fantastic tips and strategies that helped us get the best experience possible. Even though it was a long 14-hour day, it felt completely engaging and fulfilling from start to finish. I learned so much from Jared today. I highly recommend taking a tour with him!

Great value for money! We went to 5 different locations because the weather was nice. First were the bathing boxes at Brighton Beach (wish we had more time to go around though), then the Puffing Billy which is a fun experience when traveling with kids. After lunch, we went to Maru Koala and Animal Park which was a big surprise because we enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, we went to The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island. Our bus driver and tour guide, Curtis, was very good, helpful and accommodating. Overall, would recommend this tour here in Klook!

Anlände till området klockan 9.47 och det var ingen där, så jag var ganska stressad över att inte hitta rätt upphämtningsplats. Det vore bra om e-postmeddelandet kunde inkludera en bild av upphämtningsplatsen. Utöver det var det den bästa turen jag har haft hittills. Tågresan var okej. Bra att uppleva som förstagångsturist i Australien, särskilt eftersom vårt land inte har några ånglok i drift. Önskar att vi hade haft mer tid i presentbutiken vid Puffing Billy. Det började regna på vägen till Philip Island. Det var väldigt, väldigt kallt så min mamma och jag lämnade utsiktsplatsen mycket snabbt efter att ha sett några pingviner. Video och fotografering är inte tillåtet. Inte heller paraplyer eller att stå upp. De är ganska strikta med det för att vi inte ska skrämma pingvinerna i deras livsmiljö. Vår guide Simon var bäst. Han underhöll oss alla och interagerade med oss, och såg till att alla mådde bra.

The Puffing Billy train ride was a lovely experience! The scenery was so relaxing, and time just flew by. The coffee at Lakeside was great too! The lake itself was just okay, and we didn’t have enough time to walk around it. Still, enjoying a meal outdoors with family was wonderful!