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Puffing Billy Railway

1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, Victoria 3160, Australia
(03)9757 0700
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Belgrave
4.5 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Owner description: Puffing Billy is a genuine relic of our more leisurely days. An historic steam train still running regularly in the mountain district it was built to...... more » Owner description: Puffing Billy is a genuine relic of our more leisurely days. An historic steam train still running regularly in the mountain district it was built to serve at the turn of the century. The Railway is the major survivor of four experimental lines used to develop rural areas in the early 1900s. Puffing Billy is now a major tourist attraction, its operation depending on hundreds of dedicated volunteers. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great views, hanging legs out the windows and watching the beautiful dandenongs go by as the train slowly chugs its way through the mountains. Great fun. More

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Fish Creek, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Children and visitors love this experience. A part of growing up in Victoria includes a ride on Puffing Billy. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I went with 2 oldies and we enjoyed the whole thing. Think it would be good to show the kids a steam engine. Nice to out of the city. It is expensive though! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I am proud to say my home state of Victoria owns Puffing Billy, because it is without any doubt Melbourne's best tourist attraction. Puffing Billy is a narrow-gauge historic railway that winds its way through the scenic Dandenong Ranges south-east of Melbourne. Both steam and diesel trains operate on the line, in all their historic splendor. This makes it fantastic... More

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Penysarn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I recently paid my 1st visit to Aus and being as I'm an active volunteer on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in Wales, PBR was one of my targets. I was not disappointed, the two lines share much in common. Although it was a foul day (I apparently took some Welsh weather with me up the Dandendongs so their... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Sit back and relax and enjoy the trip, can be be very busy at times, most passengers are on coach tours and travel from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, after this point the train is a lot quieter and relaxing. The engine drivers are terrific and allowed the kids to climb up into the drivers compartment for a photo, my daughter... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Took friends and their kids on Puffing Billy. Went to the park and had a picnic lunch under the trees. Such a relaxing day. The adults enjoyed it just as much as the kids! More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is a great family outing, especially for train enthusiasts. We took the return trip from Belgrave to Lakeside & return. For a family of four, the pricing was very reasonable. It is quite an experience chuffing along in the open sided carriages, watching the lovely scenery go by. The kids loved sitting over the side with their legs dangling... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Lunch in the restaurant car was superb. Fantastic service and really different. Well worth the money to be treated royally in this tiny carriage. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

i loved it, chiling on the train and looking out at the spectaular views of the ranges More

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