Get ready for the ultimate artistic adventure that combines boundless creativity with breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges in Puffing Billy Railway’s new Paint & Sip experience.
Offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature, find inspiration, and explore your artistic side, the three-hour Paint & Sip session starts with a captivating steam train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside, allowing you to traverse the heritage railway route – including the unique opportunity to dangle your legs from the carriage sill - and let the beauty of nature fuel your imagination.
Once at the Lakeside Visitor Centre, prepare to indulge in an afternoon of painting with friends or family, where you will be greeted with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. Then, with a paintbrush in one hand and your favourite beverage in the other, step into a world of vibrant colours and self-expression and enjoy an immersive two-hour guided painting lesson.
As you settle in, a delicious grazing table filled with cured meats, pickled vegetables, a selection of artisanal cheeses, crispy dukkah coated pita crisps and more will be served, perfectly complimenting your creative experience. Vegan and gluten free alternatives are available upon booking.
Before long, it will be time to wrap up the session, gather your newest piece of art and the many memories made along the way, and make your way back to the train for the return journey to Belgrave.
Note
Important Traveller Information
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If you are travelling in a wheelchair, there are limited wheelchair spaces available onboard our heritage carriages. Please contact the operator prior to travel so they can accommodate your needs. Complete operator information is listed on your voucher, received following purchase.
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If you or anyone in your travel party have any dietary requirements, please advise us of this in the "Notes" section of your booking. Alternatively, give our Customer Service Centre team a call at least 72 hours prior to the day of travel to advise. Please note that our staff are unable to make any alterations to meals on the day of travel.
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Due to the heritage nature of the carriages, only folding or narrow prams can be accommodated through the narrow carriage doors.
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Guide/Assistant dogs are the only dogs permitted on the train.
Inclusions
- Exclusive Paint and Sip service on Sunday 17 November 2024
- A 2-hour return steam train journey from Belgrave to Lakeside Station return
- Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival
- Grazing table
- Guided painting session with a local artist
- Hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, wine, and beer are available at bar prices
Time
- 17th November 2024
- Departure 11:10am from Belgrave station
- 3-hour Paint and Sip session at Lakeside Visitor Centre from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
- Arrival back into Belgrave station at 4:50pm
Additional Information
- This product is open to persons aged 18 years and over only
- Sitting on the carriage sill is only permitted between Belgrave Station and Lakeside Station.
- Trains will NOT be cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Tickets are non-transferable.
- Puffing Billy Railway reserves the right to alter events, timetables, or locomotives without prior notice.
- Puffing Billy Railway reserves the right to request proof of age. Children 15 years and under must be supervised by an accompanying adult. An adult is deemed to be any person aged 16 years or older.
- You must include Children under 4 years of age in your booking request. Children under the age of 4 years old travel free when not occupying a seat on excursion trains, however they still need to be included in your request and in your final numbers. This excludes events and dining experiences.
- On declared Fire Danger rating days of Extreme or Code Red in the Central Zone or the whole state of
- Victoria, no trains will operate. See HERE for more information.
- On declared days of TOTAL FIRE BAN or other extreme weather events in the Central Zone or the whole state of Victoria, steam locomotives will not run. Instead, the train will be operated with a diesel locomotive.
- Should Puffing Billy Railway be unable to run a train, an alternate date will be offered. If another date is not suitable, a full refund will be given. * Notice will be given via contact information provided at the time of booking.
- Puffing Billy Railway is a non-BYO venue. Alcohol is not permitted on the train, except as provided in our dining cars.
- All visitors to the railway must agree to follow instructions and directions from all Puffing Billy Railway staff and volunteers.
- Due to the heritage nature of the carriages, only folding or narrow prams can be accommodated through the narrow carriage doors.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice