Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy
A century-old narrow-gauge steam train in the Dandenong Ranges. Passengers sit on the window ledges with their legs dangling, travelling past tall eucalyptus forests and timber trestle bridges.
The train departs from Belgrave station and heads to Emerald Lake Park or Gembrook. The route passes the famous Monbulk timber trestle bridges and temperate rainforest. The one-way trip takes about one to two hours. Sitting on the window ledge with your feet dangling outside is the signature experience. Tickets cost about AU$60–90, and it is advisable to book online during peak season. From Flinders Street station, take a suburban train to Belgrave, which takes about an hour, then walk a few minutes from the station to the train.
Opening hours
Departures approx. 10:00–16:00 (schedule varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Dandenong Ranges
- Yarra Valley
- Healesville Sanctuary
- Brighton Bathing Boxes
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- St Kilda Beach & Luna Park
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- Fitzroy Gardens & Cooks' Cottage