All aboard for a fun-filled school holiday program at the Bellarine Railway.

This April school holidays, the Bellarine Railway is inviting families to jump aboard a range of fun, family -friendly train experiences, from meeting Thomas and the Easter Bunny to relaxing scenic trips along beautiful Swan Bay. With events running across the school holiday period, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Good Friday Appeal trips: 3 April 2026
Take a scenic steam train journey along Swan Bay and enjoy a relaxing ride while supporting a great cause. The Bellarine Railway will donate the proceeds from these trips to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of patrons, the Bellarine Railway raised $5,000 for the Appeal last year and hopes to raise even more this year.

Trips operate every hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with 45-minute return journeys from Queenscliff Station to Lakers Siding, which includes a 15-minute stop at Lakers Siding.

Easter Specials: 4 and 5 April 2026
Hop on board and enjoy a steam train journey from Queenscliff. The Easter Bunny will welcome everyone at the halfway point and pose for photos using your own camera.

Children are encouraged to wear an Easter bonnet they made at home. These 60-minute specials include a 30-minute stop at Lakers Siding for families to meet the Easter Bunny, take photos, and enjoy a chocolate
treat.

Swan Bay Express: 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 25 and 26 April 2026
For a more relaxed outing, the Swan Bay Express offers a peaceful 45-minute (with 15-minute stopover)
scenic journey along Swan Bay. Each journey includes a 15-minute stop at Lakers Siding so passengers can
alight and watch the locomotive change ends and couple back up.