	{"id":26731,"date":"2019-06-26T17:53:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T07:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=26731"},"modified":"2019-06-27T08:11:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T22:11:45","slug":"take-a-trip-on-the-bellarine-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/living\/take-a-trip-on-the-bellarine-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a trip on the Bellarine Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Take a scenic journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale or Lakers Siding, travelling alongside Swan Bay and through remnant bush.<\/p>\n<p>Trains depart from Queenscliff and Drysdale stations, on most Sundays throughout the year, as well as Tuesday and Thursday in the Easter, July and September school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>During the summer holidays, extra train running days will be scheduled.<\/p>\n<p>Private carriage hire is ideal for birthdays and groups of more than 20 &#8211; bookings are essential.<\/p>\n<p>Cycle or walk beside an operating railway from Drysdale to Queenscliff and return onboard our carriages.<\/p>\n<p>Bikes are carried free and group bookings are advised.<\/p>\n<p>Join Dazzling Dan the Magic Man for a show, marine-themed workshop and train ride on July 9 from 10.45am- 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>These family specials are perfect for parents and grandparents with children who love to watch, learn and perform magic. Tickets may be purchased on-line or at Queenscliff Station on the day, unless sold out prior.<\/p>\n<p>The Bellarine Railway is a not-forprofit organisation offering steam train rides, Train Driver Experiences, charters, as well as family events and specials such as Day Out With Thomas weekends, Halloween and Santa Trains.<\/p>\n<p>The railway has been maintained by dedicated volunteers since 1979 and features a unique collection of heritage locomotives and carriages from around Australia. New volunteers are always welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit the website for more information on our train running days and bookings. Gift vouchers are now available from the website for the Heritage Service and Day Out With Thomas events.<\/p>\n<p>Head to bellarinerailway.com.au or facebook.com\/TheBellarineRailway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a scenic journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale or Lakers Siding, travelling alongside Swan Bay and through remnant bush. 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