Your journey starts at Belgrave station, the headquarters of the Railway. The station is only a short walk from Belgrave Township which has an abundance of shopping and dining options.
Setting out from Belgrave, Puffing Billy passes the southern reaches of the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, a superb example of rainforest noted for its native 'Mountain Ash' trees, a form of eucalypt and the tallest flowering plant in the world.
Within minutes you will travel over Puffing Billy's most famous landmark - the iconic Trestle Bridge. Make sure you have your camera ready!
Experience the time-honoured tradition of sitting on the carriage sill – a true thrill for young and old!
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TICKET PRICES & TIMETABLES
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TIME
1 hour each way
ALLOW 4 HOURS -
DIRECTIONS
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TICKET PRICES & TIMETABLES
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TIME
1 hour each way
ALLOW 4 HOURS -
DIRECTIONS
Your journey continues over the hill, down the valley and into the forest, with eucalyptus leaves (almost) close enough to touch!
After a leisurely 1 hour journey you will arrive at Lakeside station, situated within the picturesque Emerald Lake Park. The park is home to the beautiful Lake Treganowan, Lake Nobelius, gardens, natural bushland, as well as both native and exotic plants, with many fern gullies and open eucalypt forests.
As a visitor to the park you can make use of the many walking trails, paddleboats, picnic tables and shelters and two playgrounds. A model railway is situated close by.
Nestled amongst the towering rainforests, cool fern gullies and native flowers of the Emerald Lake Park precinct, the Lakeside Visitor Centre combines its natural surroundings with the authentic sights, smells, and sounds of Puffing Billy Railway to offer guests a cultural hub with world class facilities.
The Centre's family-friendly Railway Café offers a relaxed indoor and outdoor setting surrounded by green rainforest trees and lush ferns, the menu features some of the best seasonal produce and supplies in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region. As a fully licensed venue, our drinks bar is also stocked with a local line-up of beer, wine and cider varieties.
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.
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.
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.
Carriage Hire
Perfect for reconnecting with loved ones on a multigenerational trip, catching up with friends, a surprise marriage proposal, a birthday party, or engagement celebrations! Our exclusive carriage hire offers a unique outdoor experience full of adventure, enjoy the privacy and comfort of your own exclusive carriage with family or friends.
| CARRIAGE HIRE | $1,700.00 |
Carriage Hire cost includes:
- Train journey for up to 28 people
- A premium railway experience in the comfort of a private carriage
Carriage hire is available for trains from Belgrave to Lakeside return only.
COG BIKES Australia 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!
Whether travelling by train or driving into the precinct on a lovely sunny day, choose from a range of standard trail bikes, e-bikes, balance bikes or children's pedal bikes, and explore the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail that runs alongside Puffing Billy between Emerald and Gembrook.
Other journeys
Lakeside to Gembrook return
50 mins each way
Allow 4 hours
Explore Gembrook township and its many eateries.
Belgrave to Gembrook return
1 hr 50 mins each way
Allow 6 hours
Explore Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook and its many eateries.
Belgrave to Menzies Creek return
25 mins each way
Allow 2 hours
Explore Menzies Creek Museum and Little Toot Cafe.