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
Please note that all Puffing Billy tickets must be pre-booked, including for Locals Pass holders.
| UNLIMITED ACCESS |
|---|
| Puffing Billy return Excursion Train Journeys (excludes charter trains, carriage hire, or gift vouchers). |
| 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) |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS |
|---|
| Puffing Billy return Excursion Train Journeys (excludes charter trains, carriage hire, or gift vouchers). |
| 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) |
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 (16+ YRS) | Concession | Child (4-15 yrs) | Family (2A + 2C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $90.00 | $72.00 | $47.00 | $230.00 |
| Pass type | Price |
|---|---|
| Family | $230.00 |
| Adult | $90.00 |
| Concession | $72.00 |
| Child | $47.00 |
Please note:
- A family fare is valid for 2 adults and 2 children aged 4-15 years.
- An adult fare is aged from 16+ years.
- A child fare is aged 4-15 years inclusive.
- Child Passes are only sold in conjunction with at least one non-child Locals Pass (family, concession or adult).
- 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.
- Infants and toddlers 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 |
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.
Please have the following documentation ready:
- Drivers Licence or another form of photo identification; AND
- Proof of residential address, such as a power bill or rates notice; PLUS
- A copy of your Concession Card if applicable.
Payment is not due until Puffing Billy notifies you that you are found to be eligible for the Locals Pass.