Puffing Billy Railway is encouraging the community to get out and start exploring your own backyard with the release of an annual, unlimited-access Locals Pass.
Available exclusively to residents within a 10-kilometre radius of any Puffing Billy station, the Locals Pass is an opportunity for you to learn more about the railway, its activities and signature events, and share these experiences with visiting family and friends.
Providing unlimited return travel on any return excursion train journey, special discounts on unique dining experiences and events as well as major food, drink and retail products, the Locals Pass unlocks everything Puffing Billy has to offer.
Locals Pass Benefits
1. Unlimited Access
As a Locals Pass holder, you will enjoy Unlimited Access to valid Puffing Billy return Excursion Train journeys (excludes charter trains, carriage hire, or gift vouchers).
Please note that all Puffing Billy tickets must be pre-booked, including for Locals Pass holders.
Onboard the Excursion Train, you will travel through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, with lush fern gullies brushing past and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead. Puffing Billy makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest. MORE INFO | Excursion Train.
2. Special Discounts *
| 20 % DISCOUNT |
|---|
| Train & Lunch at the Nobelius Packing Shed |
| Steam & Cuisine Luncheon |
| Excursion Train tickets for family and friends for bookings of 10 or more people (excludes special events) |
| 20 % DISCOUNT |
|---|
| Train & Lunch at the Nobelius Packing Shed |
| Steam & Cuisine Luncheon |
| Excursion Train tickets for family and friends for bookings of 10 or more people (excludes special events) |
| 10 % DISCOUNT |
|---|
| Day out with Thomas |
| Puffing Billy retail items (Valid for in-store purchases only. Some exclusions apply including books and postage) |
| Food & Beverages from Puffing Billy's refreshment rooms (Valid for in-store purchases only. Excludes alcohol and packages) |
| 10 % DISCOUNT |
|---|
| Day out with Thomas |
| Puffing Billy retail items (Valid for in-store purchases only. Some exclusions apply including books and postage) |
| Food & Beverages from Puffing Billy's refreshment rooms (Valid for in-store purchases only. Excludes alcohol and packages) |
* Please note: Locals Pass discounts and offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials offers, charter trains, carriage hire, or gift vouchers.
Pricing & Validity
| Adult (17+ YRS) | Concession | Child (4-16 yrs) | Family (2A + 2C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $90.00 | $72.00 | $47.00 | $230.00 |
| Family (2A + 2C) | Adult (17+ YRS) |
|---|---|
| $230.00 | $90.00 |
| Concession | Child (4-16 yrs) |
|---|---|
| $72.00 | $47.00 |
Please note:
- If you have more than 2 children, you can apply for 1 x Family Locals Pass and additional Child Locals Passes in the same request form.
- Children under the age of 4 travel free of charge on board Puffing Billy and as such don't require a Locals Pass. However, they still need to be booked in due to contact tracing and social distancing requirements.
The Locals Pass is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for the Puffing Billy Locals Pass, you must be a full time resident of a dwelling located within a 10 km radius of Puffing Billy's Belgrave, Menzies Creek, Emerald, Cockatoo or Gembrook station.
A complete list of eligible postcodes can be found below.
| Suburb name | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Avonsleigh | 3782 |
| Bayswater | 3153 |
| Beaconsfield Upper | 3808 |
| Beenak | 3139 |
| Belgrave | 3160 |
| Belgrave Heights | 3160 |
| Belgrave South | 3160 |
| Boronia | 3155 |
| Clematis | 3782 |
| Cockatoo | 3781 |
| Dewhurst | 3808 |
| Emerald | 3782 |
| Endeavour Hills | 3802 |
| Ferntree Gully | 3156 |
| Ferny Creek | 3786 |
| Gembrook | 3783 |
| Harkaway | 3806 |
| Hoddles Creek | 3139 |
| Kallista | 3791 |
| Kalorama | 3766 |
| Kilsyth South | 3137 |
| Knox City Centre | 3152 |
| Knoxfield | 3180 |
| Lysterfield | 3156 |
| Lysterfield South | 3156 |
| Maryknoll | 3812 |
| Suburb name | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Macclesfield | 3782 |
| Menzies Creek | 3159 |
| Monbulk | 3793 |
| Montrose | 3675 |
| Mount Burnett | 3781 |
| Mount Dandenong | 3767 |
| Mountain Gate | 3156 |
| Nangana | 3781 |
| Nar Nar Goon North | 3812 |
| Narre Warren East | 3804 |
| Narre Warren North | 3804 |
| Olinda | 3788 |
| Pakenham Upper | 3810 |
| Rowville | 3178 |
| Sassafras | 3787 |
| Sassafras Gully | 3787 |
| Selby | 3159 |
| Sherbrooke | 3789 |
| Tecoma | 3160 |
| The Basin | 3154 |
| The Patch | 3792 |
| Tremont | 3785 |
| Upper Ferntree Gully | 3156 |
| Upwey | 3158 |
| Wantirna South | 3152 |
| Suburb name | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Avonsleigh | 3782 |
| Bayswater | 3153 |
| Beaconsfield Upper | 3808 |
| Beenak | 3139 |
| Belgrave | 3160 |
| Belgrave Heights | 3160 |
| Belgrave South | 3160 |
| Boronia | 3155 |
| Clematis | 3782 |
| Cockatoo | 3781 |
| Dewhurst | 3808 |
| Emerald | 3782 |
| Endeavour Hills | 3802 |
| Ferntree Gully | 3156 |
| Ferny Creek | 3786 |
| Gembrook | 3783 |
| Harkaway | 3806 |
| Hoddles Creek | 3139 |
| Kallista | 3791 |
| Kalorama | 3766 |
| Kilsyth South | 3137 |
| Knox City Centre | 3152 |
| Knoxfield | 3180 |
| Lysterfield | 3156 |
| Lysterfield South | 3156 |
| Maryknoll | 3812 |
| Macclesfield | 3782 |
| Menzies Creek | 3159 |
| Monbulk | 3793 |
| Montrose | 3675 |
| Mount Burnett | 3781 |
| Mount Dandenong | 3767 |
| Mountain Gate | 3156 |
| Nangana | 3781 |
| Nar Nar Goon North | 3812 |
| Narre Warren East | 3804 |
| Narre Warren North | 3804 |
| Olinda | 3788 |
| Pakenham Upper | 3810 |
| Rowville | 3178 |
| Sassafras | 3787 |
| Sassafras Gully | 3787 |
| Selby | 3159 |
| Sherbrooke | 3789 |
| Tecoma | 3160 |
| The Basin | 3154 |
| The Patch | 3792 |
| Tremont | 3785 |
| Upper Ferntree Gully | 3156 |
| Upwey | 3158 |
| Wantirna South | 3152 |
Terms & Conditions
- The Puffing Billy Locals Pass (LP) is available exclusively to residents of the postcodes listed above upon proof of residency e.g. bill, rates notice, photo ID.
- Provides unlimited travel on the Excursion Train's valid return journeys within the 12-month validity period.
- The LP provides the holder a range of discounts on other experiences and products.
- All Puffing Billy tickets must be pre-booked, including for Locals Pass holders.
- LP tickets are not available to be booked online. To book, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 03 9757 0700 or by email info@pbr.org.au and quote your name, contact details and Locals Pass card number.
- Please present your Locals Pass and photo ID for all family members at each visit.
- The LP is valid for 12 months from the date of issue from Puffing Billy and the expiry date cannot be extended without payment of another 12 month period and presentation of evidence that the LP holder continues to reside within the eligible postcodes.
- The LP is non-refundable, non-transferrable, and unlimited tickets cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash.
- The LP cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Bookings are subject to availability.
- Trains will NOT be cancelled due to inclement weather.
- In accordance with DHHS requirements, Puffing Billy Railway will record the contact details of all passengers.
- Whilst every attempt is made to honour all bookings, Puffing Billy reserves the right to alter events, timetables or locomotives without prior notice.
- Puffing Billy Railway reserves the right to request proof of age. Children 16 years and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult. An adult is deemed to be any person aged 17 years or older.
- On declared days of a fire rating of Extreme or Code Red in the Central Zone or the whole state of Victoria, no trains will operate, and no Puffing Billy staff or volunteers will be on the premises.
- On declared days of TOTAL FIRE BAN or other extreme weather events in the Central Zone or the whole state of Victoria, steam locomotives will not run. Instead, the train will be operated with a diesel locomotive.
- Upon signing up to the Locals Pass, you give Puffing Billy Railway the right to email or text you a copy of your tickets and/or information relating to your Locals Pass membership.
- If you are travelling in a wheelchair, there are limited wheelchair spaces available onboard our heritage carriages. Please call our Customer Service Centre on 03 9757 0700 prior to travelling so that we can assist you in accommodating your needs.
- Children under 4 years of age, not occupying a seat, are carried for free. However, due to COVID-19 regulations, these still need to be booked in.
- There are no cash transactions available at any of our stations or Retail and Hospitality outlets.
- Puffing Billy Railway is a non BYO venue.
have you got a question?
Contact our team if you have a question about the Locals Pass before submitting your Application Form below.
Apply for the Locals Pass
To apply for the Puffing Billy Locals Pass, simply complete the Locals Pass Request Form below.
You will be asked to enclose valid and current copies of the following:
- Drivers Licence or another form of photo identification; AND
- Proof of residential address, such as a power bill or rates notice.
Concession fares are available to Australian bearers of Health Care, Student, Seniors, Companion, Pensioner Card or New Zealand Gold Card. Please upload a copy of your concession card if applicable.
Child fares are for children those aged 4-16 years of age (inclusive). Please note that we do not require proof of address for children. Children under the age of 4 are carried free of charge on Puffing Billy and thus don't need a Locals Pass.
Payment is not due until Puffing Billy notifies you that you are found to be eligible for the Locals Pass.