daylesford spa country railway, daylesford

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Toot toot - all aboard the Daylesford train!

If your kiddos love trains like Mamma’s little ones do, this adventure will be a MUST visit on your list when you’re in the Daylesford area! Typically open every Sunday of the year, these vintage train rides are such a fun activity for all of the family. 

Make sure you arrive a few minutes early too before your train leaves - your little ones will love to look inside the railway and and check out the museum, with miniature trains galore on display!

During the school holidays (Wednesdays and Sundays) you can hop on the one hour round trip to Bullarto - you’ll see the Daylesford country side, and even some cows and sheep too if you’re lucky! The train stops about 25 minutes in for a 10 minute toilet stop where you can explore the platform before you jump back onboard.

A must for all train obsessed minis out there!

the nitty gritty

16-18 Raglan Street
Daylesford

Heritage trains run every Sunday (same day as Daylesford Market)

PLUS Wednesday and Saturday during the school holidays - trains depart at 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm.

Mamma’s special mentions: On Sundays, the fantastic Daylesford market is right here, plus you MUST visit Wombat Hill Gardens and Bakehouse!

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