Phillip Island Tours
Journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Witness the Penguin Parade at sunset, explore the Koala Conservation Centre, and more with our tours.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
-
Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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Get access to 3 of Phillip Island’s top wildlife experiences with a single ticket: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island.
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Wander treetop boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Reserve and spot koalas lounging in their natural eucalyptus habitat.
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Step into the past on Churchill Island—explore heritage farm buildings, blooming gardens, and daily farming demos.
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Watch hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home during the world-famous Penguin Parade.
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Your ticket includes access to the visitor center, scenic boardwalks, and general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park.
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Upgrade to Penguins Plus for prime views from a limited-capacity beachfront platform right next to the penguins’ path.
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Choose Underground Viewing for sheltered, eye-level encounters from a glass-fronted, weatherproof observation space.
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Tailor your visit with flexible upgrade options and get even closer to Phillip Island’s most adorable locals.
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Get access to 3 of Phillip Island’s top wildlife experiences with a single ticket: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island.
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Wander treetop boardwalks at the Koala Conservation Reserve and spot koalas lounging in their natural eucalyptus habitat.
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Step into the past on Churchill Island—explore heritage farm buildings, blooming gardens, and daily farming demos.
-
Watch hundreds of little penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home during the world-famous Penguin Parade.
-
Your ticket includes access to the visitor center, scenic boardwalks, and general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park.
-
Upgrade to Penguins Plus for prime views from a limited-capacity beachfront platform right next to the penguins’ path.
-
Choose Underground Viewing for sheltered, eye-level encounters from a glass-fronted, weatherproof observation space.
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Tailor your visit with flexible upgrade options and get even closer to Phillip Island’s most adorable locals.
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Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip transfers included for your convenience.
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Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.
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Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.
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Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.
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Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can stroll treetop boardwalks for close encounters with koalas in their natural habitat.
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Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.
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Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.
More details
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Explore Phillip Island on a full-day or half-day guided tour from Melbourne, with round-trip transfers included for your convenience.
-
Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide, with an audio translation app available in 10 languages for multilingual support.
-
Visit picturesque coastal highlights including the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout for dramatic ocean views and the chance to spot marine wildlife.
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Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park, with access to the boardwalks, visitor center, and general viewing platform.
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Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, where you can stroll treetop boardwalks for close encounters with koalas in their natural habitat.
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Choose the Penguins Plus upgrade for an exclusive viewing platform located along the penguins’ main pathway, offering an intimate and limited-capacity experience.
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Customize your tour with flexible durations and optional upgrades for a personalized encounter with Phillip Island’s unique wildlife and landscapes.
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See the best of Victoria on a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with round-trip transfers included.
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Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a classic Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald.
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Watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island as little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
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Travel in comfort with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned coach, plus convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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Did you know? Puffing Billy is one of the world’s best-preserved heritage steam railways, operating since 1900.
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See the best of Victoria on a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with round-trip transfers included.
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Journey through the scenic Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a classic Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald.
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Watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island as little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
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Travel in comfort with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned coach, plus convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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Did you know? Puffing Billy is one of the world’s best-preserved heritage steam railways, operating since 1900.
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Explore Australia's wildlife and beach culture on this full-day tour of Phillip Island and Brighton Beach boxes along with a multilingual audio app.
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Get ready to click some insta-worthy snaps at the vibrant and iconic Brighton beach boxes. What's not to love about the beach and colorful huts?
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At the Wildlife Animal Park, get up-close encounters with Australia's cuddly koalas and bounding kangaroos.
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View the penguin parade where you can see the penguins come out from the ocean and walk towards their burrows on the sand.
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Choose between the two ticket options, take the bus tour to enjoy a group setting, or for a more intimate experience opt for the private car tour.
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Now, here's a nugget: Those cute penguins you'll see at Phillip Island? They pair for life, just like lovebirds!
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Explore Australia's wildlife and beach culture on this full-day tour of Phillip Island and Brighton Beach boxes along with a multilingual audio app.
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Get ready to click some insta-worthy snaps at the vibrant and iconic Brighton beach boxes. What's not to love about the beach and colorful huts?
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At the Wildlife Animal Park, get up-close encounters with Australia's cuddly koalas and bounding kangaroos.
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View the penguin parade where you can see the penguins come out from the ocean and walk towards their burrows on the sand.
-
Choose between the two ticket options, take the bus tour to enjoy a group setting, or for a more intimate experience opt for the private car tour.
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Now, here's a nugget: Those cute penguins you'll see at Phillip Island? They pair for life, just like lovebirds!
- Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
- Keep an eye out for dolphins swimming in the water or fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
- Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
- Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!
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- Marvel at the rugged coastline and the towering granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai rising majestically from the sea on this 1-hour morning cruise.
- Keep an eye out for dolphins swimming in the water or fur seals laying on a rock under the sun.
- Snack on delicious cake and coffee and marvel at the dramatic sea caves along the breathtaking shoreline while listening to live commentary about the region’s geography and past..
- Did you know? Cape Woolamai hosts the largest short-tailed shearwater colony, where over a million seabirds nest and take flight each year!
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Set sail on a 1-hour morning cruise around Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island’s highest point, and marvel at its rugged cliffs and sea caves.
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Spot local wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and seabirds while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee, and cake on board.
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Learn about Phillip Island’s natural and cultural history with expert commentary from experienced local guides.
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Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade and watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore from the general viewing area at sunset.
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Upgrade your experience with a 3 Parks Pass to explore Phillip Island Nature Parks, including the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
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Set sail on a 1-hour morning cruise around Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island’s highest point, and marvel at its rugged cliffs and sea caves.
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Spot local wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and seabirds while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee, and cake on board.
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Learn about Phillip Island’s natural and cultural history with expert commentary from experienced local guides.
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Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade and watch hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore from the general viewing area at sunset.
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Upgrade your experience with a 3 Parks Pass to explore Phillip Island Nature Parks, including the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
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Enjoy entry to Churchill Island, a historic heritage farm with 19th-century buildings, scenic gardens, and daily farming demonstrations.
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Opt for the 3 Parks Pass to experience three of Phillip Island’s top attractions with one convenient ticket.
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Witness the famous Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park as little penguins return to shore at sunset.
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Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and stroll treetop boardwalks for up-close views of koalas in their natural habitat.
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Upgrade to the Penguins Plus option for a premium viewing experience from a limited-capacity platform right next to the penguins’ main pathway.
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Choose the Underground Viewing upgrade to watch the penguins at eye level from a weatherproof indoor space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
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Make the most of your visit with flexible options to customize your penguin parade experience for comfort and the best views.
More details
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Enjoy entry to Churchill Island, a historic heritage farm with 19th-century buildings, scenic gardens, and daily farming demonstrations.
-
Opt for the 3 Parks Pass to experience three of Phillip Island’s top attractions with one convenient ticket.
-
Witness the famous Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform at Phillip Island National Park as little penguins return to shore at sunset.
-
Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve and stroll treetop boardwalks for up-close views of koalas in their natural habitat.
-
Upgrade to the Penguins Plus option for a premium viewing experience from a limited-capacity platform right next to the penguins’ main pathway.
-
Choose the Underground Viewing upgrade to watch the penguins at eye level from a weatherproof indoor space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
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Make the most of your visit with flexible options to customize your penguin parade experience for comfort and the best views.
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Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with convenient round-trip transfers included for a hassle-free adventure.
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Explore Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia’s premier wildlife parks, and come face-to-face with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native animals.
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Visit the scenic Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you can stroll cliffside boardwalks and take in spectacular views of the Southern Ocean and Seal Rocks.
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Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
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Access the general viewing platform, visitor center, and scenic boardwalks to learn about penguin conservation and enjoy panoramic coastal views.
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Benefit from insights shared by your English-speaking guide throughout the tour, making it both engaging and educational.
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Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island, with convenient round-trip transfers included for a hassle-free adventure.
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Explore Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia’s premier wildlife parks, and come face-to-face with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other native animals.
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Visit the scenic Point Grant and The Nobbies, where you can stroll cliffside boardwalks and take in spectacular views of the Southern Ocean and Seal Rocks.
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Experience the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park as hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset.
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Access the general viewing platform, visitor center, and scenic boardwalks to learn about penguin conservation and enjoy panoramic coastal views.
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Benefit from insights shared by your English-speaking guide throughout the tour, making it both engaging and educational.
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- Phillip Island is a beautiful natural attraction to visit in Australia which is only a 2-hour journey from Melbourne. Known for its wildlife, this island gives you a chance to hand-feed kangaroos, watch penguins on evening parades, relax on the sandy, sunkissed beaches, and do a lot more. If you are planning a day trip to this gorgeous island, then here is everything you need to know about Phillip Island tours, timings, tickets, and more.
- Phillip Island offers a lot of fun activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Here are a few things to look out for on a Melbourne to Phillip Island tour.
Phillip Island Cruises
Enjoy a stunning scenic cruise around Phillip Island where you can experience wildlife sightings. On these cruises, you can view seals in their natural habitat, visit the wreck of a naval submarine, have a personal encounter with humpback whales, or discover untouched coves and islands. There are different Phillip Island cruises available including Twilight cruise, Seal watching cruise, Captains lunch cruise, and more.A Maze’N Things Phillip Island
A Maze’N Things is an award-winning theme park that is perfect for families and groups of friends. Here, you can find lots of puzzles, mazes, illusions, and adventures to enjoy in a day. From playing 19-hole mini-golf to checking out the Magic Manor exhibit, there are a plethora of things to do with A Maze’N Things Phillip Island tickets.Penguin Parade
If you wish to watch little penguins waddle through the beach to return home, then you should check out Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade. Enjoy this tour where you explore the boardwalks after sunset to see and hear penguins in the area greeting each other and going about their day. You might also stumble upon resident wildlife such as Cape Barren Geese, Swamp Wallabies, Short-tailed Shearwaters, and more.Koala Reserve
Phillip Island Koala Reserve gives you a chance to meet Koalas face-to-face in the Australian bushland at Koala Conservation Reserve. Walk along the boardwalks to meet koalas in their natural habitat as they sleep, eat, and repeat. You can also collect a seed from the Native Seed Station and plant it in your backyard to grow a natural habitat at your home.National Surfing Reserve
Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve was dedicated to the surfers on March 16, 2013. It is a voluntary collaboration that aims to recognize the best surfing sites in Australia and around the world. There are four types of breaks found in NSR – Smiths Beach, Cape Woolamai, Cat Bay, and Summerlands.Wildlife Park
Located on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, this wildlife park was created in 1996 to conserve and research animals. The Wildlife Park comprises four nature parks – Pyramid Rock, Seal Rocks, Cape Woolamai, and Rhyll Inlet. Each nature park has its own attractions and wildlife viewing centers where visitors can look at koalas, penguins, dolphins, and more.
- There are several other day trips from Melbourne that you can experience once you have completed the Phillip Island tour.
Great Ocean Road Tours
Enjoy a road trip as you travel the 243 km stretch on the south-eastern coast of Australia. Visit the beautiful seaside villages on the way including Lorne and Anglesea and drive through the Great Otway National Park where you can observe koalas and birds. For adventure seekers, skydiving over the Great Ocean Read is one of the best experiences that you cannot miss out on. Book Great Ocean Road tours.Yarra Valley Tours
Experience the countryside lifestyle of Melbourne by taking a tour of Yarra Valley. Here, you can try the local produce, taste the fine wine, and devour fresh cheese. One of the most exciting activities to indulge in here is skydiving from a height of 15,000 feet and enjoying a bird’s eye view of Victoria, Melbourne, and Yarra Valley. Book Melbourne to Yarra Valley tours.Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs
Spend a day soaking and relaxing in the Peninsula Hot Springs. This is one of the best spa destinations in Mornington Peninsula where you can enjoy 20 different bathing experiences such as hydrotherapy, geothermal pools, sauna, a Turkish Hamam, and more. There are several luxurious spa treatments available here that visitors can opt for too. So, if you want a relaxed trip from Melbourne, then this spa trip to the hot springs is a good choice. Book Mornington Peninsula hot springs tickets.Puffing Billy Tours
Are you a train connoisseur? If yes, then you should check out the Puffing Billy tour from Melbourne. Travel in Australia’s best steam train which runs on the 25 km mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook. Enjoy the stunning rainforest landscapes and town views on this amazing ride from Melbourne. Book Puffing Billy Melbourne tours.
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