The Snow Train - 16th July or 13th August 2022 (SOLD OUT)
*** As at 17 July 2022, we have SOLD OUT for the second Snow Train
*** on Saturday 13th August 2022,
*** therefore the Bookings are showing as CLOSED.
*** If you are still interested in this tour, ***
*** please enter your details onto the Waiting List (Please click on the Orange Button Top right).
Join us for our excursion to the snow – by steam train, of course. Forget the car for a relaxed day out with family and friends aboard The Vintage Train.
Settle back in your compartment and before long, Melbourne will be lost in a trail of steam and smoke as we journey
into the fertile farming district of the Latrobe Valley.
into the fertile farming district of the Latrobe Valley.
The locomotives will work hard as we climb through the green Gippsland hills around Bunyip, Longwarry and Warragul before we make our first stop at Moe. Here passengers can choose from the following options…
MOUNT BAW BAW
Enjoy the journey through to Moe, where you will disembark for travel by comfortable coach through scenic mountain forest to the snow. Explore the alpine forests with their unique fauna and crisp mountain air as you wander through the snow. As this is a full resort, you are able to hire, toboggans, skis and clothing, to use in the snow. Departure from the mountain is at 4:15pm, to return to the station for a 5.52pm departure from Moe.
Enjoy the journey through to Moe, where you will disembark for travel by comfortable coach through scenic mountain forest to the snow. Explore the alpine forests with their unique fauna and crisp mountain air as you wander through the snow. As this is a full resort, you are able to hire, toboggans, skis and clothing, to use in the snow. Departure from the mountain is at 4:15pm, to return to the station for a 5.52pm departure from Moe.
WALHALLA
For those preferring slightly warmer surroundings, travel by comfortable coach through scenic mountain forests to the historic Goldfields town of Walhalla, where you may wish to partake of a Lunch at either the Walhalla Hotel or the Walhalla Goldfields Railway goods shed for an optional two-course hot lunch (please book your preference).
For those preferring slightly warmer surroundings, travel by comfortable coach through scenic mountain forests to the historic Goldfields town of Walhalla, where you may wish to partake of a Lunch at either the Walhalla Hotel or the Walhalla Goldfields Railway goods shed for an optional two-course hot lunch (please book your preference).
After lunch, there is time to explore the historic treasures of Walhalla. The famous ‘Long Tunnel Extended’ gold mine offers underground tours at 1 pm and 2 pm, so you may book this underground tour yourself, but only if you are not doing the optional Lunch and the WGR option; as there isn’t enough time to do all three. Visit the many historic buildings and climb to the cricket ground carved high in the surrounding hills. The cemetery, full of history, has graves carved into the side of a mountain, all within walking distance of this unique mountain township.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway will be running a return journey at 3:00pm. We have chartered this trip for our passengers from Walhalla station to Thomson and return, so please book your ticket for this option.
RAIL ONLY
Travel through the mysterious Haunted Hills, Hernes Oak and Morwell before arriving in Traralgon, where you will spend a leisurely afternoon. Enjoy a meal in a local hotel or café. Then relax back on the train as our locomotives begin their sprint westward on a course for home.
Travel through the mysterious Haunted Hills, Hernes Oak and Morwell before arriving in Traralgon, where you will spend a leisurely afternoon. Enjoy a meal in a local hotel or café. Then relax back on the train as our locomotives begin their sprint westward on a course for home.
AIR CONDITIONING
If you wish for a little more travelling comfort, choose the option of cloth seating in an air-conditioned (and heated) carriage. This option is at a small extra cost.
If you wish for a little more travelling comfort, choose the option of cloth seating in an air-conditioned (and heated) carriage. This option is at a small extra cost.
ON TRAIN SERVICE
Our on-train facilities include kiosks, which stock a wide range of light refreshments, souvenirs and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be open serving a range of wine, beers and spirits. Our courteous train officers will be on hand throughout the journey to provide any assistance to ensure an enjoyable and safe day. •
Our on-train facilities include kiosks, which stock a wide range of light refreshments, souvenirs and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be open serving a range of wine, beers and spirits. Our courteous train officers will be on hand throughout the journey to provide any assistance to ensure an enjoyable and safe day. •
PROPOSED TIMETABLE
7:20am | NEWPORT | 8:42pm |
7:40am | SOUTHERN CROSS | 8:25pm |
7:48am | FLINDERS STREET | 8:18pm |
8:04am | CAULFIELD | 8:03pm |
8:37am | DANDENONG | 7:35pm |
9:05am | PAKENHAM | 7:10pm |
10:09am | MOE | 6:02pm |
10:51am | TRARALGON | 5:05pm |
Please Note that the Ticket(s) that you will be sent will say 'Melbourne' as the originating location, but you may choose to join the Snow Train at either: Newport, Southern Cross, Flinders Street, Caulfield, Dandenong or Pakenham.
COVID SAFE PRACTICES
Under current COVIDSafe practices, Face Masks will be required for all passengers travelling on our trains unless a lawful reason not to wear one applies. Face Masks are strongly recommended where physical distancing of 1.5 metres from others cannot be maintained, such as on platforms and when joining / leaving our train. Movement about the train will be restricted to your allocated seat and our on-train services such as our toilet facilities and Souvenir sales where provided.
Our volunteers will ensure high touch areas such as door handles and handrails are cleaned regularly.
PROOF OF VACCINATION NO LONGER REQUIRED from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April 2022.
BOOKINGS AND REFUNDS
Any passengers who experience any symptoms of COVID-19 prior to or on the day of travel, are not permitted to travel with us. Please contact us by replying to the email sent by Steamrail Victoria with your ticket details sent via TryBooking, to request a full refund of the ticket price* prior to travel.
In the event that our train is unable to operate due to COVID-19 restrictions, all passengers will be contacted via the email in which was provided at the time of your booking. Where an event can be rescheduled, tickets will be automatically transferred to the next available date. If you are unable to make the alternative date, please reply to our email within 7 days and a full refund of the ticket price* will be provided. Where an alternative date is unable to be provided, a full refund of the ticket price* will be provided by Steamrail Victoria within 7 days of the tour date.
* NOTE: All COVID-19 related refunds are of the ticket price only, this excludes TryBooking service fees as per their Terms and Conditions. Non COVID-19 related refund requests are per Steamrail's Terms and Conditions at located on the Steamrail Website.
Under current COVIDSafe practices, Face Masks will be required for all passengers travelling on our trains unless a lawful reason not to wear one applies. Face Masks are strongly recommended where physical distancing of 1.5 metres from others cannot be maintained, such as on platforms and when joining / leaving our train. Movement about the train will be restricted to your allocated seat and our on-train services such as our toilet facilities and Souvenir sales where provided.
Our volunteers will ensure high touch areas such as door handles and handrails are cleaned regularly.
PROOF OF VACCINATION NO LONGER REQUIRED from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April 2022.
BOOKINGS AND REFUNDS
Any passengers who experience any symptoms of COVID-19 prior to or on the day of travel, are not permitted to travel with us. Please contact us by replying to the email sent by Steamrail Victoria with your ticket details sent via TryBooking, to request a full refund of the ticket price* prior to travel.
In the event that our train is unable to operate due to COVID-19 restrictions, all passengers will be contacted via the email in which was provided at the time of your booking. Where an event can be rescheduled, tickets will be automatically transferred to the next available date. If you are unable to make the alternative date, please reply to our email within 7 days and a full refund of the ticket price* will be provided. Where an alternative date is unable to be provided, a full refund of the ticket price* will be provided by Steamrail Victoria within 7 days of the tour date.
* NOTE: All COVID-19 related refunds are of the ticket price only, this excludes TryBooking service fees as per their Terms and Conditions. Non COVID-19 related refund requests are per Steamrail's Terms and Conditions at located on the Steamrail Website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
Q. Are the Fares for a Return Journey?
A. Yes
A. Yes
Q. Are the Fares for a One Way Journey?
A. No
A. No
Q. Are Companion Card Fares available for this tour?
A. This tour is a Day Excursion, if a passenger is the holder of a Companion Card the companion will travel at a fare equal to the fare charged to the holder of the Companion Card regardless of their eligibility for that particular fare. The companion must be fit to complete all the duties of a travel carer including being able to assist with all aspects of personal care. As per Companion Card Holders under https://steamrail.com.au/tours
A. This tour is a Day Excursion, if a passenger is the holder of a Companion Card the companion will travel at a fare equal to the fare charged to the holder of the Companion Card regardless of their eligibility for that particular fare. The companion must be fit to complete all the duties of a travel carer including being able to assist with all aspects of personal care. As per Companion Card Holders under https://steamrail.com.au/tours
Q. What stations may we join this tour from?
A. A brief stop will be made to pick up passengers at the following stations: Newport, Southern Cross, Flinders Street, Caulfield, Dandenong or Pakenham
A. A brief stop will be made to pick up passengers at the following stations: Newport, Southern Cross, Flinders Street, Caulfield, Dandenong or Pakenham
Q. Is the Seating Reserved?
A. Yes, the seats aboard this train are reserved. You will receive your Seating Allocation approximately one week prior to the Tour Date.
A. Yes, the seats aboard this train are reserved. You will receive your Seating Allocation approximately one week prior to the Tour Date.
Q. Are meals provided as part of the Rail Fare?
A. No
A. No
Q. Will all persons covered by my booking be seated together?
A. Yes, the seats are in compartments. so please note that seating numbers need not be sequential.
A. Yes, the seats are in compartments. so please note that seating numbers need not be sequential.
Q. Is your on-train Kiosk able to cater for special dietary requirements?
A. The space that serves as our kiosk is limited in size, so our overall range is somewhat limited, making it difficult to cater for everyone. In view of this people with special dietary requirements are therefore most welcome to bring along their own snacks to enjoy during the journey.
A. The space that serves as our kiosk is limited in size, so our overall range is somewhat limited, making it difficult to cater for everyone. In view of this people with special dietary requirements are therefore most welcome to bring along their own snacks to enjoy during the journey.