They are aged above As foreigners, this means that your parents are not eligible for the seniors discount and will have to purchase Adult tickets. You can purchase tickets online here. Please note that it may be a lot busier over the ANZAC Day long weekend, so you are advised to arrive early to ensure you can get a park and a good seat as the seats on Puffing Billy are unallocated. My parents have come over for a visit from overseas. Concession fares are also available to New Zealand bearers of: SuperGold cards.
Concession cards must be presented when purchasing your ticket. Must I use the ticket within the same day? For example, can I stay in Gembrook for one night and catch the train back on the next day? You can purchase a one way ticket on the first day and then a one way ticket back the next day. However, you will have to buy in person as only return tickets are available online. If you are looking for accommodation in the Dandenong Ranges, click the link on our page to direct you to the best deals.
You can purchase tickets to Puffing Billy on the day, but I would advise you to book online in advance as you are going in a peak period summer school holidays start on 18th December.
So if you want to guaranteed departure time, I would book online in advance, especially if you are travelling in a group. Puffing Billy. Dandenong Ranges National Park. National Rhododendron Gardens. Sky High. Cuckoo Restaurant. Sherbrooke Falls. William Ricketts Sanctuary. Olinda Falls. Lysterfield Park. Trees Adventure. Cardinia Reservoir. Open Garden Weekend.
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Other Places We Recommend. Click Here to Ask a Question. Reply to this comment. Hi Wendy, You will need to check direct with Puffing Billy to check the expiry on the tickets you hold. You can email them or call them on these details: Phone: 03 Email: [email protected] Best regards, Jess.
The Puffing Billy may not have a full-fledged pub, but they do offer a range of beverages, including internationally acclaimed wines from the Yarra Valley Region. Our recommendation: This three-hour steam train journey is best enjoyed when you take in the beautiful scenery of Dandenong Ranges. Why would you want to look at your plates when you can look out of the train and create memories forever!
Yes, a limited number of tickets are sold from the Puffing Billy stations on the day of travel. Same day tickets can be bought from the Booking Office or the Conductor. Yes, Puffing Billy Railways allocates a certain number of tickets for each train to online bookings. These can be purchased online up until 8 am on the day of travel. Many tourists want to get on the same return train on busy days, so it is better to line up early.
Puffing Billy tickets allow you to sit in any of the unreserved carriages. If you are a big group, we recommend you arrive at the station early to find seats together.
It is best to sit on the right-hand side of the train, facing the locomotive. When you face forward, you get the best views of the train snaking around the trestle bridge bends, etc. Puffing Billy Railway has six steam trains and two diesel trains. However, since these are heritage trains, Puffing Billy has a stringent maintenance program in place because of which one or more of the trains are always undergoing maintenance. Your email address will not be published.
Homepage Melbourne Puffing Billy tickets. Jamshed V Rajan in Melbourne. Puffing Billy is a well-preserved heritage railway popular with tourists visiting Melbourne. Image: Puffingbilly. Image: Tothotornot. Image: Nst. Buy This Ticket. Read Reviews. Puffing Billy runs every day except Christmas and is especially popular in summer, during school holidays, public holidays and weekends. Remember to keep your vintage souvenir tickets for the scrapbook! Buy your discount tickets to Puffing Billy here.
We visit in September with average temperatures and are still cold with long pants, a jacket and a beanie! This post contains affiliate links.
If you book using the links there is no extra cost to you and you get a discount! Thanks in advance — Joyce. Your email address will not be published. Belgrave station can also be accessed via train from Melbourne on the Belgrave line. The rail journey from Puffing Billy station is 25 km long and it takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach the last destination of this trip, Gembrook station. Complete with whistling sounds and the gentle chugging of the train, this is as old-school as an experience can get in the otherwise modern Melbourne.
During the 25 km long train journey, you'll pass through the iconic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge. As the train passes over the wooden bridge, it curves around allowing travelers to get the perfect picture of the train's engine with steam rushing out of it.
Other stops during the journey include Menzies Creek, Emerald Lakeside, Cockatoo and Gembrook, all of which are equally beautiful. You can get down at the Emerald Lakeside station for the perfect picnic with your family and friends. Like the name suggests, the station is in close proximity to a lake where you can lie down and enjoy the relaxing sound of birds chirping. If you're game, there's also a boating option available and swings where you can play with your kids.
If you have a day to spend, opt for a day tour from Melbourne, which not only includes the Puffing Billy tour but also covers other attractions like Penguin Parade on Phillip Island , Healesville Sanctuary, which is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals, and Wine Tasting at Yarra Valley. All these experiences offer something uniquely Australian and make for a great day trip from Melbourne. A ride aboard the Puffing Billy train offers you the rare opportunity of riding an ancient styled train.
To make the experience even more authentic, you'll have guards waving at you as the train departs each station, bells ringing to mark the departure and arrival of trains and more. If you wish to experience all this and more, book your Puffing Billy train tickets today! The Puffing Billy tour takes you through natural forests and a lot of wilderness and offers travelers plenty of opportunities to birds.
If you're lucky, you might also get to spot some famous and exotic bird species. Sign up for our monthly newsletter Your dose of travel fix - from hacks and deals to travel tips and everything in between, delivered monthly to your inbox. Get Inspired Please enter a valid email. Total Distance Covered The maximum distance the Puffing Billy railway tour can cover is 25 km, which is for the last destination of the tour, Gembrook. Total Duration of Ride There are two different variants of tour with different timings; Belgrave to Lakeside return : 3 hours with one hour side spent at Lakeside.
Belgrave to Gembrook return : 5. Puffing Billy Railway Location. Book your tickets online in advance to secure your seats if you're planning to visit in summers. All the stations that the train stops at have restrooms, parking and basic cafes.
Note that for most stations, the train only stops for 5 minutes and you might not have enough time to use the restroom. Stations where the train stops for a longer duration including Lakeside and Gembrook.
While heading from Belgrave, sit on the right side of the train. The views are better on this side. As such, it is best to sit on the right-hand side of the train, facing the locomotive.
Make sure you sit facing forward to get the best views of the train snaking around the trestle bridge bends, etc. For months which are at risk of forest fires, steam engines are replaced with diesel engines to ensure continued services without putting tourists at risk.
There's limited space available in the wooden carriages of this train so ensure that you don't carry heavy or big luggage for your tour. There is no car park on site. Your best bet is the car park near the Belgrave metro station which is a min steep walk from the Puffing Billy Railway Station.
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