Dangling your legs from Puffing Billy’s traditional open-side carriages; a truly iconic experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world!
Visiting the new Lakeside Visitor Centre, which features a modern café, dedicated gift shop and a museum filled with steam artifacts, including the railway’s first ever locomotive, 3A.
From Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October, passengers travelling to Lakeside Station will discover a free spring-themed arts and crafts activity zone at the Lakeside Visitor Centre for little ones to enjoy.
Hiring a COG Bikes Australia bike from the Lakeside Station bike hire hub and cycling through the beautiful Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail!
Before that, grab yourself a pre-ordered picnic pack and find yourself a pretty spot to enjoy the Emerald Lake Park views from!
Or take to the lake with Lakeside Paddleboats and their lovingly restored vintage paddleboats.
And before you board the train for the return journey, make sure you stop in at the Emerald Lake Model Railway & Miniature World for a look at one of the largest model railways in Australia!