You must take this small train to Melbourne.

Belgrave Station is located at 1 Old Monbulk Road, 4km east of Melbourne, which takes only one hour by car. It is also one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Melbourne.

When it comes to Belgrave Railway Station, we must talk about Puffing Billy Railway, which is a veritable "living" museum.

this steam train with a history of 1 years and vicissitudes still runs on the original mountain railway between Belgrave and Gembrook, and shuttles through the densely vegetated Denton Mountains.

Pufenbili Railway was built in 19, mainly serving local mountain residents, transporting passengers, timber, potatoes and plants. At that time, in order to develop the remote areas of Victoria, four narrow-gauge railways were built, of which the Pufenbili Railway is the best preserved.

With the unremitting efforts of more than 9 enthusiastic volunteers, Pufenbili Railway has become an important tourist attraction, with small steam trains running in the mountains every day, bringing tourists back to their childhood.

how to get there?

public transportation (city rail): it's very convenient to take the Belgrave station of the city rail to Pufenbili railway. Take the Belgrave Line Train from downtown Melbourne to Belgrave Station (about 7 minutes). After arriving in Belgrave, follow the blue line on the platform to Pufenbili Railway Station (two minutes' walk).

self-driving or passenger car: to 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave. Please note: 1 Old Monbulk Road has no parking lot, just a drop-off point.

nearby parking lot

Pufenbili parking lot

Free parking: enter via Belgrave-Gembrook Road, and the entrance is just in front of the metro bridge

Belgrave CFA parking lot

Free parking on Bayview Road

Belgrave metro parking lot

Free parking: just follow the sidewalk indicated by the road sign below the main bridge

Belgrave Safeway. There may be parking restrictions

parking at Mater Christi College

free parking only during school holidays in Victoria

Soon after the train leaves Belgrave Station, passengers will see the most famous landmark of Pufenbili Railway-the iconic Monbulk Creek trestle bridge. Please be sure to prepare the camera in advance.

there are also many stations along the way where passengers can get off and visit. We recommend that you choose the round trip to the following stations:

Emerald Town Station or Lakeside Station (located in Emerald Lake Park) or Gembrook Station

Menzies Creek Station

It takes only 3 minutes to get there from Belgrave. If you choose to go back and forth, Zhang San suggests that you don't get off at Minzhixi Station, because you may have to wait a long time to take the next train back to Belgrave.

Emerald Town Station

This is the highest station on the whole railway line, and it takes 5 minutes by train from Belgrave. The station is the only well-preserved original building on the whole railway line. There are many shops, cafes and bakeries in Emerald. There is also a playground suitable for the whole family in the park near the station.

Lakeside Station

Lakeside Station is located in Emerald Lake Park. It takes about 6 minutes to travel from Belgrave to Lakeside Station, which is the best choice for tourists who want to choose a round trip. It takes at least 3 hours to get to this station, depending on the timetable.

There are many activities for you to participate in during your stay in Emerald Lake Park, including paddle boats and wading pools for rent (only in summer months), cafes and teahouses in Emerald Lake Park, barbecue facilities, model railways and scenic trails.

Gembrook Station?

it takes about 2 hours to go from Belgrave to Jane brook station, and 5 hours to go back and forth. There is at least one bus to Jane brook station in the daily timetable.

on the way to Jane brook, we will pass the historic trestle bridge, cross the Wright forest, and enjoy the rolling mountains and open and lush farmland. Jane brook is a lovely country town with many antique cafes on both sides of the main street.

seeing this, do you begin to look forward to it? Do you want to go here immediately and start a trip back to childhood?