This October, follow the winding paths through the Dandenong Ranges to discover Thomas and all of his friends, as they make a delightful return to Puffing Billy Railway’s Lakeside Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
The fun and adventure kicks off across two weekends – October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 – offering passengers the chance to meet their favourite storybook characters up close before an interactive 20-minute (each way) train ride with James and Diesel from Lakeside to Cockatoo. The duration of the train journey is 50-minutes with a short stopover at Cockatoo.
This year, Thomas the Tank Engine is encouraging friends of all ages to get colourful! Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt and Thomas as they keep all the activities at the Lakeside Visitor Centre in order, before getting creative at the Colour Corner, exploring the Play Pod, or grabbing a picture alongside everyone’s favourite blue locomotive, Troublesome Truck, or Bulgy Bus.
The fun continues off the train with all young fans receiving a Day Out With Thomas activity booklet and their very own Junior Engineer’s Certificate, before making their way in and around the Lakeside Visitor Centre to complete their Day Out With Thomas Colour Tour Character Hunt.
ACTIVITIES
- 50-minute train ride (in total) with James and Diesel from Lakeside to Cockatoo and return (includes a short stop at Cockatoo);
- Photo opportunities with Thomas the Tank Engine, Sir Topham Hatt, Troublesome Truck, Bulgy Bus, Driver Dan and Shunter Charlie;
- Grab a beanbag and get comfy as Lady Hatt shares Thomas and Friends short stories;
- Continue the outdoor fun in the Play Pod with Thomas and Friends Soft Play Zone, Railway Crossing Jungle, Coal in the Hole, and Mosaic Wall activities;
- Get a temporary airbrush tattoo or face painting of Thomas and Friends Characters;
- A Junior Engineer Certificate to take home;
- Day Out With Thomas Activity Passport containing crosswords, colouring in sheets and dot-to-dot activities;
- Day Out With Thomas Colour Tour Character Hunt activity sheet;
- And access to exclusive Day Out With Thomas merchandise, only available at Puffing Billy Railway!
Parents can take the hassle out of a big day out and pre-order a special Day Out With Thomas meal deal or grab a table at the Lakeside Visitor Centre Railway Café for a delicious sit-down meal!
With sessions available at 9.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm, join the adventure on:
- Friday 20th October 2023
- Saturday 21st October 2023
- Sunday 22nd October 2023
- Friday 27th October 2023
- Saturday 28th October 2023
- Sunday 29th October 2023
Ticket prices for toddlers 11 months and under are free, while other ticket types include:
- Family (2 adults & 2 toddlers or children) – $140
- Adult (16 years +) – $45
- Child (5-15 years) – $34
- Toddler (1-4 years) – $28
Bookings are essential and likely to sell out fast! To purchase tickets, visit www.puffingbilly.com.au/events/dowt/.
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