PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY OPERATES DAILY EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY
Belgrave to Lakeside journeys are available every day and additional journeys like Belgrave to Menzies Creek, Belgrave to Gembrook, and Lakeside to Gembrook are available on weekends.
All visitors are required to book your tickets online.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Train Journeys
Journey onboard our open-sided carriages through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, with lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead.
Grazing boxes
Pre-purchase a delicious grazing box to enjoy as you ride over the hills, down the valley and into the lush forest on the original mountain track, or hold onto your afternoon snacks and set lunch up by Emerald Lake Park.
Menzies Creek Devonshire Tea
Pre-purchase Devonshire Tea with your Belgrave - Menzies Creek train journey! Sit down at the Menzies Creek Museum's Lil Toot Cafe and enjoy a Devonshire Tea, complete with freshly baked scones, velvety cream, sweet jam and a hot beverage of your choice.
Lakeside Visitor Centre
Dine-in at the modern café, collect a grazing box and explore the walking trails, go swimming (during summer!) or jump on a paddleboat in the cool waters of Lake Treganowan, discover steam artifacts in the Lakeside Hall before jumping on board your steam train, or host an event in a private function room.
Bike Hire
Discovering the Dandenong Ranges just got more fun on two wheels! In partnership with local family-owned and operated bike company, COG BIKES Australia, you can now hire a bike from Puffing Billy Railway's Lakeside Station bike hub!
Education Programs
Our Education Programs range from Early Years, Foundation to Year 11 VCE and incorporate multiple learning activities with a focus on exploration of history through the lens of STEM, sustainability, cultural connection, tourism, design and technology. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR TERM 1 & 2, 2024!
Train Journeys
Journey onboard our open-sided carriages through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, with lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead.
Grazing boxes
Pre-purchase a delicious grazing box to enjoy as you ride over the hills, down the valley and into the lush forest on the original mountain track, or hold onto your afternoon snacks and set lunch up by Emerald Lake Park.
Menzies Creek Devonshire Tea
Pre-purchase Devonshire Tea with your Belgrave - Menzies Creek train journey! Sit down at the Menzies Creek Museum's Lil Toot Cafe and enjoy a Devonshire Tea, complete with freshly baked scones, velvety cream, sweet jam and a hot beverage of your choice.
Lakeside Visitor Centre
Dine-in at the modern café, collect a grazing box and explore the walking trails, go swimming (during summer!) or jump on a paddleboat in the cool waters of Lake Treganowan, discover steam artifacts in the Lakeside Hall before jumping on board your steam train, or host an event in a private function room.
Bike Hire
Discovering the Dandenong Ranges just got more fun on two wheels! In partnership with local family-owned and operated bike company, COG BIKES Australia, you can now hire a bike from Puffing Billy Railway's Lakeside Station bike hub!
Education Programs
Our Education Programs range from Early Years, Foundation to Year 11 VCE and incorporate multiple learning activities with a focus on exploration of history through the lens of STEM, sustainability, cultural connection, tourism, design and technology. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR TERM 1 & 2, 2024!
WHAT'S ON
Murder on the Puffing Billy Express
DATES | SELECTED FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN 2024
Amongst the glamour of the Flapper Era where pearls and feathers, silk bow ties and braces are the fashion, there has been a Murder on the Puffing Billy Express!
Paint & Sip
DATE | SELECTED SUNDAYS IN 2024
Get ready for the ultimate artistic adventure that combines boundless creativity with breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges in Puffing Billy Railway’s new Paint & Sip experience.
Art Exhibition at Visitor Centre
OPEN DAILY
In partnership with award-winning photographic artist and Guys Hill local, Karen Alsop, Puffing Billy Railway is pleased to introduce Animal Tales to the Lakeside Visitor Centre; a three-part animal-focused photographic series that juxtaposes human characteristics, behaviours, or situations with the faces of real-life native animals.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Puffing Billy Railway is committed to offering an enjoyable experience for everyone and has a range of accessible facilities available for our passengers.
Plan Your Visit
Puffing Billy continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40 kilometres east of Melbourne.
Volunteer with us
WELCOME TO PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY, BE PART OF OUR STORY!
If you’re ready to build lifelong friendships, contribute to the community and be part of living history, we would love to hear from you!
ACCESSIBILITY
Puffing Billy Railway is committed to offering an enjoyable experience for everyone and has a range of accessible facilities available for our passengers.
Plan Your Visit
Puffing Billy continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40 kilometres east of Melbourne.
Volunteer with us
WELCOME TO PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY, BE PART OF OUR STORY!
If you’re ready to build lifelong friendships, contribute to the community and be part of living history, we would love to hear from you!
Safeguarding Children and Young People Statement of Commitment
Puffing Billy Railway’s staff and volunteers are committed to providing positive experiences for children in an environment that’s caring, nurturing and safe. All those team members who help keep the Railway running, are subject to a current Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check prior to their engagement.
Our Children, Our Focus, Our Future, Speak Up!