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STEP INTO THE SHADOWS AND SOLVE A GHOSTLY MYSTERY
This Halloween, brace yourself for a night of spine-chilling suspense at Puffing Billy Railway’s most eerie event yet; A Night at the Museum – Halloween Experience. For three thrilling nights only – Thursday 31 October, Friday 1 November, and Saturday 2 November – passengers are invited to step into a gripping whodunit where every shadow hides a secret, and every sound sends shivers down your spine.
Legend has it that the restless spirit of Barnaby Brakeman, a beloved conductor whose life was tragically cut short, haunts the railway. It’s up to you to unravel the mystery of his untimely fate and recover a missing artefact to free the railway from Barnaby's haunting presence and restore peace for all.
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EVENT DATES
Thursday 31 October
Friday 1 November
Saturday 2 November7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
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DEPARTS FROM
Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitor Centre, Emerald Lake Park, Emerald
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PARKING
Council operated ticket machines - $8 per car
As darkness falls, passengers will board Puffing Billy Railway from Lakeside Station, setting off on a 50-minute return journey to Menzies Creek. Dare to hang your legs over the carriage sill* as you journey through the Dandenong Ranges and get ready to encounter the supernatural, with spooky lights, hair-raising soundscapes, and ghostly apparitions lurking as you pass Nobelius Packing Shed.
Upon arriving at Menzies Creek, passengers will have a 45-minute layover to dive into the mystery. Armed with clue cards and guided by ghoulish steam train crew members, including the eerie Station Master and Conductor, each person will navigate through the haunted Museum to uncover secrets and help release the railway from Barnaby's ghostly grip.
The future of the railway rests in your hands – will you solve the mystery and lift this curse, or will you become another lost soul in the Halloween horror?
Ticket prices
| TICKET TYPE | PRICE |
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| ADULT (16 YEARS+) | $61.00 |
| CHILD (1-15 YEARS) | $33.00 |
| INFANT (0-11 MONTHS) | $0.00 |
TICKETS INCLUDE:
- A two hour return journey from Lakeside to Menzies Creek return, complete with with spooky lights, hair-raising soundscapes, and ghostly apparitions lurking.
- Journey time includes a 45-minute layover at Menzies Creek Museum where you will dive into the mystery.
- Clue cards - can you guess whodunit?
- Unique Photo opportunities at Lakeside, Menzies Creek Museum and throughout the train journey.
Please note, this event is best suited to adults, teens and children aged 8 years and over.
DINING OPTIONS
Dinner at the Railway Cafe
Before the frightfully fun journey begins, passengers can relax at the Lakeside Visitor Centre Railway Café, where a full menu and drinks bar featuring a selection of local beers, wines, and ciders are available.
We recommend that you arrive no later than 6.00 pm to enjoy dinner prior to departure.
Pre-order Classic Scones and Tea
Classic Scones and Tea is available for pre-order with your tickets, and can be collected from the Railway Cafe after you check in at the Ticket Window.
| Meal Name | Price |
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| CLASSIC SCONES AND TEA | $12.00 per person |
Please note:
- Classic Scones and Tea is non-refundable nor transferrable.
- Bookings for Classic Scones and Tea close at 12 pm on the day prior to travel.
- Classic Scones and Tea is subject to availability.
- No alterations can be made to the Classic Scones and Tea.
- Where selected advertised items cannot be secured or are out of stock, an item close to the original product will be provided.
Pre-order a Grazing Box
Grazing boxes are available for pre-order with your tickets and can be collected at the ticket booth at the Lakeside Visitor Centre when you check in.
Please note
- Grazing Boxes are non-refundable nor transferrable.
- Grazing Boxes are subject to availability.
- Bookings for Grazing Boxes close 24 hours prior to the day of travel.
- Where selected advertised items cannot be secured or are out of stock, an item close to the original product will be provided.
