Melbourne Getaway with Penguin Parade & Puffing Billy
Perfectly located at the ‘Paris end’ of Little Collins Street, Stamford Plaza will be your ideal home base for these five days in the heart of Melbourne. Explore the city’s renowned laneways, vibrant dining options and the gateway to destinations — including day trips to the Yarra Valley Phillip Island.
Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train, discover the hidden delights of the Dandenong Ranges, encounter wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary and witness the largest Little Penguin colony in the world at Phillip Island.
- 4 Nights at Stamford Plaza Melbourne in a Studio Suite
- Breakfast daily
- Puffing Billy and Yarra Valley Guided Tour including:
- Guided coach tour through the Dandenong Ranges
- Scenic ride aboard the Puffing Billy steam train
- Morning tea and stroll around Emerald Lake
- Explore the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie with complimentary tastings
- Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade including:
- Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
- Explore Phillip Island including Woolamai Surf Beach
- Stroll along the boardwalk at The Nobbies
- Penguin Parade including Penguin Plus Upgrade which includes entrance to a separate viewing platform for better viewing of the penguins
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance & airfares
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne
Upon arrival in Melbourne, make your own way to the Stamford Plaza Melbourne. The remainder of the day is free to explore the vibrant scenes and laneways at leisure.
- Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Melbourne (Studio Suite)
Day 2: Puffing Billy & Yarra Valley
This morning you will be collected from your hotel at 8:15am where you will start with a spectacular drive to the Dandenong Ranges where you will arrive in Belgrave to board the iconic steam train Puffing Billy. Take the scenic train ride through the ranges to Emerald Lake Station. Enjoy Morning Tea and a leisurely walk around the lake. Then it’s off to the Yarra Valley Ranges to visit the world famous Healesville Sanctuary. You will see many native animals and birds including eagles, koalas, kangaroos, platypus and more. Then we finish at The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for complimentary chocolate tasting. Return to your hotel by 6:30pm.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Melbourne (Studio Suite)
Day 3: Leisure Day
Enjoy today at leisure to explore Melbourne at your own pace.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Melbourne (Studio Suite)
Day 4: Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Enjoy the morning at leisure.
You will be collected at approximately 2:00pm from your hotel where you will visit Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you are guaranteed plenty of close encounters with an array of Australian native animals like kangaroos, wombats and echidnas. Next, head to Phillip Island where you will visit Woolamai Surf Beach, the dramatic West Coast and Nobbies. Your Phillip Island Day Tour is not complete without a black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. Experience the magic of watching the largest Little Penguin colony in the world waddle home from the ocean to their burrows from the accessible viewing platforms. Return to your hotel late this evening at 11:00pm.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Stamford Plaza, Melbourne (Studio Suite)
Day 5: Depart Melbourne
After breakfast and check-out at 10:00am, your package will come to an end.
- Meals included: Breakfast
Travel between 2 April - 27 September 2024
- from $899 per person twin share
- from $1,399 per person solo use
Travel between 28 September - 20 December 2024 & 2 January - 28 March 2025
- from $999 per person twin share
- from $1,549 per person solo use
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice. Please note the Puffing Billy Tour only operates on a Sunday, therefore package commences on a Saturday.
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Explore Melbourne's renowned laneways and rooftop bar scenes as well as many vibrant dining options, including Chinatown - all within minutes from the hotel. The hotel is easily accessible to Melbourne's extensive tram/train network, with Flinders Street station an easy 10 minute walk away.
Our Studio Suites offer a residential room design, featuring zoned living areas with a separate bedroom, creating a functional setting to work, dine and relax.
Room Features:
- Free Wi-Fi for all guests
- 24hr reception, concierge & room service
- Check in 2pm / Check out 11am
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Selected cable TV channels
- Kitchenette: microwave, mini fridge
- Executive desk
- Queen bed
- In room safe
- Spa bathtub
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Pricing featured is per person in Australian Dollars based on two adults sharing. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 02 April 2024 to 28 March 2025. Blockout dates apply as listed. Book by 30 June 2024 unless sold out prior. Final balance due 60 days prior to arrival date.