Visiting the Yarra Valley Railway
All you need to know to plan your next train ride with the Yarra Valley Railway.
What will we see on our trip?
You’ll start your journey at heritage listed Healesville station (1902), on a ‘Walker’ rail motor, number 22RM. 22RM started its life with the Victorian Railways in 1948! it has been lovingly restored by the volunteer team at Yarra Valley Railway. You’ll travel through the Healesville station yard seeing historic rollingstock and the Goods Shed, before continuing across Healesville-Kinglake Road crossing towards Tarrawarra Tunnel. You may spot wildlife on your trip such as kangaroos or echidnas, and beautiful Yarra Valley rolling hills. The train continues through a cutting before reaching the Tarrawarra tunnel where we then change ends and return.
Where does the train go? Can I get off the train?
The train ride is an approximately 35 minute return trip to a location near the historic tunnel at Tarrawarra where the driver will change ends before the trip returns to Healesville station. Passengers are unable to disembark at this point, but if you go towards the tunnel end of the train, you can see a lovely view of the tunnel!
Book tickets in advance
Trains can book out quite quickly on the day. If you have a time in mind you’d like to travel, we highly recommend booking in advance so you don’t miss out.
Plan to arrive early
Make sure you plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your train is due to depart, to allow time for parking, to see the station, and to check in with our friendly booking office clerks.
Parking and Public Transport
Parking is available outside the station.
Bus services are available with the 685 bus, which departs from Lilydale Station towards Healesville Sanctuary. A bus stop is located just out the front of the Yarra Valley Railway. Be sure to check the timetable before travelling.
Visit the Booking Office
When you arrive, you’ll check in at our booking office for your tickets (including if booked online). Allow a bit of extra time to have a look before your train ride – there’s a model railway, colouring in for the goods, a shop with an array of ideas for gifts or spoiling yourself, and more!
Have a pram?
Unfortunately, we cannot fit prams and strollers on our train due to its heritage nature, but we do provide a space for you to park prams and strollers in our booking office whilst you’re on your train trip.
If it's raining, are you under cover?
Our platform is undercover, and our train enclosed, so you can keep out of the rain.
Toilets
There are no toilets on the train, but we do have toilets just outside the station (to the right) that are open when we are running, including accessible toilet and baby change table.
What can we do nearby?
For Kids – Opposite the Healesville station you’ll find a fantastic railway themed kids park – perfect for a play after a train ride.
For Older – The Yarra Valley is famous for wineries, some lovely cosy cafes, and restaurants serving fresh local produce. Do check out the local establishments!
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