About
Australia's oldest steam train, Belgrave to Lakeside route (1h each way), sit on the sill of open-side carriages with legs hanging out, breathtaking scenery, discount code PB2024 for 10% off
Why go
- Sit on the sill of open-side carriages with your legs hanging out
- Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery through the Dandenong Ranges
- Feels like stepping into a Jurassic Park adventure
Must try
- Ride the puffing billy railway
- Dangle your legs out of the train
- Explore emerald lake park
- Cross the iconic wooden bridge (trestle bridge 1899)
- Train of lights event
Pro tips
- Book tickets in advance online, they sell out months ahead
- Take the train from belgrave to lakeside
- Arrive an hour before departure to collect tickets
- Take the belgrave line from flinders st station to belgrave
- Stop at lakeside visitor centre for lunch
Good to know
- Tickets sell out months in advance
- Train of lights event is sold out for this year
- No wifi
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