EXCURSION RATES AND RATIOS
Please see below for all of the Puffing Billy Railway Education rates. We are committed to offering programs that cater for all abilities.
If your group has specific requirements, please let us know by contacting or team. Our programs can be adapted to suit a variety of needs.
Education Program Rates
| Excursion Type | Student rate | Additional teacher/leader rate |
|---|---|---|
| GUIDED PROGRAMS | Single Journey Belgrave to Lakeside (Mon-Fri) | $25.00 per person | $37.00 per person (FOC rates below) |
| SELF-GUIDED | Single Journey Belgrave to Lakeside (Mon-Fri) | $22.50 per person | $37.00 per person (FOC rates below) |
| SELF-GUIDED | Return Journey Belgrave to Lakeside (Mon-Fri) | $31.50 per person | $61.00 per person (FOC rates below) |
PLEASE NOTE
- Guided Programs are led by Education Officer and include train journey and one of the following programs: All Aboard, Steam Machines, Steaming STEM or Innovation Station.
- If less than 10 students attend a Guided Program, a minimum group charge of $250 applies.
- The Additional Teacher/Leader Rate includes train fare plus guided program.
- SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS – Additional Carers charged at student rates.
FREE OF CHARGE TEACHER RATIOS
| Group Type | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Groups | 1:1 |
| Early Years | 1:5 |
| Primary | 1:10 |
| Secondary | 1:10 |
| Tertiary | 1:20 |
