The 13 Best Brighton Beach Box Tours in Melbourne

1.Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Brighton Boxes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 1 day · from $140Our pick

From central Melbourne, a driver-guide takes you to Brighton’s colorful bathing boxes, Puffing Billy’s heritage steam railway, and Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade. The train ride and penguin entry are included; the optional Maru animal park costs extra and may be skipped if timing changes. Guides have included Steven, Angel, Tony, and Alex.

“Experienced so many things in one day! Amazing and friendly guide”

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2.Small-Group Melbourne Sightseeing Tour with Beach Boxes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $92

In three hours, a guide such as Fred, Kevin, Sam or Gary takes you by air-conditioned minivan around Melbourne’s landmarks, with a 45-minute walk through its lanes and arcades and a photo stop at Brighton’s beach boxes. Expect a quick city overview, live commentary and a group capped at 11.

“Fred spent 3 hours with us riding through Melbourne and telling funny stories…we saw historic building as well as gardens and alleys. We really enjoyed our tour.”

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3.Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 152 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Leave central Melbourne for Brighton’s colourful bathing boxes and bay views, then spend two hours among koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and other Australian animals at Moonlit Sanctuary. The tour includes sanctuary entry, hotel pickup and a group of up to 11. Guides on different departures include Sarah, Tess and Richard, but you cannot choose a guide.

“Amazing from the start to the finish, starting at Brighton beach seeing the different colour huts amazing and the a clear view of the city, after that nice drive to the moonlit sanctuary, that was amazing seeing different wildlife feeding kangaroos that was the highlight for me, John who was the tour guide on this trip he was brilliant giving out different interesting information about history of Melbourne and also the wildlife, i highly recommend this tour this is a must do”

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4.Peninsula Hot Springs & Bathing Boxes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9h 30m · from $130

Leave Melbourne for four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, where you can try mineral pools, a sauna, Turkish hamam, cold plunge and Hilltop Pool. Then stop at Murrays Lookout and the colorful Peninsula Bathing Boxes. The English-speaking guide and CBD pickup are included, as are entry and a towel.

“Driver was funny, the day was sunny and the plan perfect”

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5.Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $111

Leave Melbourne CBD by air-conditioned minibus for Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies and Phillip Island’s evening Penguin Parade. The 12-hour trip includes transport, admission fees and selected CBD hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides have included Russell, Dirk, Matt and John. Bring warm clothes for the windy wait by the water.

“It was an amazing experience love the penguin parade. Is so awesome seeing the penguin going to their baby's.”

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6.Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $135

Leave Melbourne at 9:00 am in an air-conditioned group vehicle for a day on the Mornington Peninsula. Spend about three hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, where entry and a towel are included, then stop at Murrays Lookout and the beach bathing boxes. Guides such as Matthew, Brooke, Ken, and Stewart have made the drive more engaging with local stories and friendly company.

“It was cloudy&windy day.I don't mind paying more for bath robe so guide should recommend to get it.Otherwise beautiful hot springs and plenty time to explore the different pools.Your trip money should include the robe.Thanks.”

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7.Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $74Top rated

Leave central Melbourne at 8:30 am for Brighton Beach’s famous bathing boxes, then visit Moonlit Sanctuary for about two hours among koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and more. The air-conditioned minivan carries no more than 11 people. Guides such as Herb, Sarah and Eli have led the trip, though your guide will vary.

“1/2 day was just right. Leaves time to return to the city and explore. Got up close to kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Got “not-as-close” to other wildlife such as emus, wombats, and more.”

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8.Melbourne 3-Hour Small Group Tour with Beach Boxes

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Take a three-hour small-group drive through central Melbourne and its inner suburbs, from 19th-century streets and Victorian cottages to St Kilda and the Brighton Beach Boxes. An English-speaking driver-guide provides the city’s story and selected hotel pickup is included. The pace is brisk, so treat this as an orientation tour, not a long-stop sightseeing day.

“It was ok. But the stops were short, especially the stop at the beach boxes was only 10 minutes.”

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9.Brighton Bath Boxes & Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Melbourne to the Brighton Bathing Boxes, ride Puffing Billy one way through the Dandenong Ranges, then visit The Nobbies and watch the little penguins return to shore at dusk. The tour includes Mandarin and English commentary, a general Penguin Parade ticket, and a long day on the road.

“Service from this tour company is amazing. My daughter was so sad when our first booking for penguin/Phillip island was canceled. But with the help of Lok and Eva from ExtraGreen tour company, we can rearrange the booking. We were very happy that we get to see the little penguins before we go back. 😊”

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10.Brighton Beach & Ricketts Point Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 12 min · from $130

Depart Moorabbin Airport for a 12-minute shared flight along Port Phillip Bay. You’ll pass Brighton Beach’s colorful bathing boxes, Black Rock, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, HMAS Cerberus and two golf courses, with English commentary from your pilot. The group is limited to five, and a photo in front of the helicopter is included.

“The staff were amazing. The only issues we had were we had someone we didn't know in the flight with us. I thought and wanted it to be just the group I booked with as it was a birthday present. Also our headphones didn't work so we could not talk to one another. We would definitely book again as it was amazing.”

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11.Penguin Parade , Koala & Brighton Bathing Boxes

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

From central Melbourne, ride by air-conditioned coach to Brighton’s colourful bathing boxes, Maru Koala Animal Park, the Nobbies and Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade. An English- or Chinese-speaking guide provides commentary. Maru and general-view penguin admission are included; meals and drinks are not.

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12.Phillip Island Wildlife & Brighton Beach Boxes Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Melbourne’s CBD to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island’s Nobbies and Penguin Parade. The tour is for up to seven, with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and hotel pickup included. You can follow along in a website app in 14 languages. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

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13.Melbourne City & Brighton Beach Boxes Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $200

Take a private helicopter flight from Essendon Fields over Melbourne’s CBD, St Kilda, Brighton’s bathing boxes, Albert Park and the MCG. The flight lasts about 30 minutes, with the full experience taking roughly an hour. Optional upgrades add a live stream or in-flight recording.

“It was our first time taking a helicopter ride around Melbourne and it was amazing! We were able to spot popular landmarks like the Brighton Beach Boxes, Docklands, St Kilda and Luna Park. I never knew such an experience existed, definetly recommend taking a scenic flight with them to anyone.”

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