Almost every Melburnian has a special memory on board Puffing Billy, chugging through the forest, rolling hills and open farmland with legs hanging over the side

Step back in time to Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and only 60-minutes from Melbourne CBD.

With lush fern gullies brushing past the open side carriages and Mountain Ash trees towering overhead, Puffing Billy Railway makes for a wonderful opportunity to relax and breathe in the fresh air whilst the train makes its way through the temperate rainforest.

Reconnect with family and friends whilst breathing in the fresh air of the Dandenong Ranges

Visitors can enjoy traveling on board Puffing Billy as a stand-alone experience with the excitement beginning at Belgrave Station or start the adventure from Lakeside Station, riding over the rolling hills, across iconic timber trestle bridges, and through the open farmlands that surround Gembrook Station.

With the return of the iconic, decades-old tradition of dangling your legs from Puffing Billy’s traditional open carriages, passengers can once again experience the true thrill of sitting on the carriage sill from Belgrave to Lakeside.

Nestled amongst the towering rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges sits Puffing Billy Railway’s new state-of-the-art Lakeside Visitor Centre. Featuring a modern café with the best produce on offer in the region, a dedicated gift shop featuring locally designed treasures, and a gallery of steam artifacts in the Lakeside Hall, the Visitor Centre offers guests a cultural hub with world-class facilities. Open daily with free entry to passengers and visitors.

Free for all train ticket holders, passengers can also explore the Menzies Creek Museum – home to more than 80 railway-related exhibits, including rare operational steam and diesel locomotives, an operational boiler house that services steam engines, and the Little Toot Café for all your morning tea needs.

Whether it’s an energetic adventure, a touch of nostalgia, or cultural experiences, there is something for everyone at Puffing Billy Railway.