Where does Puffing Billy depart from?
Dandenong Ranges
Puffing Billy continues to run on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges 40 kilometres east of Melbourne.
How do I get to Puffing Billy from Melbourne by train?
Puffing Billy’s Belgrave station is easily accessible by Metro Train from Melbourne CBD.
- METRO TRAIN | Belgrave line from Melbourne CBD to Belgrave Station, an approximately 70-minute journey.
- BUS | 693 Oakleigh to Belgrave bus service via Ferntree Gully & Brandon Park, approximately an hour and ten-minute journey.
Where is the Puffing Billy steam train?
Step back in time at Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and only 60-minutes from Melbourne CBD.
Can I take a pram on Puffing Billy?
PRAMS. Only folding or narrow prams can travel on Puffing Billy because of our heritage carriage doors. We encourage you to bring your light stroller if you have one, and kindly fold it before boarding so that you can place it underneath the bench seats the carriage whilst underway.
What is the Puffing Billy train?
Puffing Billy is Australia’s premier preserved steam railway and operates every day except Christmas Day! The journey aboard Puffing Billy takes you through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne.
Where is Australia’s favourite steam train?
Step into a timeless world of wonder with Australia’s favourite steam train, Puffing Billy, located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges and only one-hour east of Melbourne. Whether it’s energetic adventure, a touch of nostalgia or cultural experiences, there is something for everyone at Puffing Billy Railway.
What is education at Puffing Billy?
Education Programs at Puffing Billy Railway incorporate multiple learning activities with a focus on an exploration of history through storytelling, a journey into nature, endless discovery, emotional and cultural connection, adventure and fun.
What to do in the Dandenong?
Traverse the tree tops of the Dandenong Ranges in a Puffing Billy steam train on this half-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a Devonshire tea as you sit back and take in the lush forest scenery while the train chugs along the tracks. Stroll around a lovely craft village in the Victorian countryside on your way back to the bustling city.
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