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Puffing Billy and the Dandenongs via fast ferry across the bay
Thursday 28 July – One Day Group Tour
Port Phillip Ferries is excited to be working in partnership with Tour Local, a family-owned, family-operated Tour Company based just outside of Melbourne. Take the fast ferry from either Geelong or Portarlington and start your day with a boat cruise across Port Phillip Bay taking in the amazing scenery and sealife out on the water.
When you arrive in Docklands, your tour bus and tour guide will be waiting to take you on your next adventure up the hill, into the charming villages of the Dandenong Ranges, taking a ride on the now-famous Puffing Billy Steam Train.
Itinerary
- The pickup point for the tour is right next to the Melbourne Ferry Terminal
- Journey to the Dandenongs on one of Tour Local’s luxury buses
- Escorted by our fun and friendly drive-guide
- Entry onto the famed Steam Train, Puffing Billy – Belgrave to Emerald Lake (one way)
- Morning Tea and Time to Wander at Emerald Lake Park
- 2 Course Lunch in the quaint Olinda, with time to explore after lunch
- Park Entry to Sky High Mt Dandenong, with unparalleled views over Melbourne and her suburbs
- Journey on one of Tour Local’s luxury buses
- Escorted by our fun and friendly drive-guide
- Pickup & Return from the Docklands Ferry Terminal
Please note the return ferry will need to be booked separately from the land side tour.
Departing Geelong – Timings
- Depart Geelong at 7.00 am onboard Geelong Flyer (must arrive 20 mins prior to departure)
- Arrive at Docklands at 8.35 where a Tour Local luxury coach and experienced tour leader will meet you
- At the end of your tour, you’ll be dropped back at Docklands in time for the 5.30 pm return ferry to Geelong
Departing Portarlington – Timings
- Depart Portarlington at 7.15 am onboard Bellarine Express (must arrive 20 mins prior to departure)
- Arrive at Docklands at 8.25 where a Tour Local luxury coach and experienced tour leader will meet you
- At the end of your tour, you’ll be dropped back at Docklands in time for the 5.40 pm return ferry to Portarlington
Details
- Ferry and land tour need to be booked separately
- IDEAL SEASON: Spring & Autumn
- Full Payment required 2 Weeks Prior
- TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY