Enjoy an award winning degustation lunch or dinner aboard the Q Train as you travel through the Bellarine Peninsula. The gourmet adventure comes complete with mouthwatering dishes that feature seasonal local produce and panoramic views throughout the three hour train journey along the Bellarine Railway. The experience is the ultimate delight for foodies and there is plenty of time in between courses to get up and explore the historic train.
Departing from Drysdale, the boutique railway restaurant is an extraordinary experience to put on the gourmet bucket list in Australia.
Note
- On select dates throughout the year, The Q Train operates the Steam Locomotive.
- Prices will vary on these dates.
- Steam Locomotive Dates 2024;
11:30am:
- 4 & 11 October
- 1 & 8 November
- 6 & 13 December
- 4 & 11 April 2025
- 2 & 9 May 2025
- 6 & 13 June 2025
- 4 & 11 July 2025
- 1 & 8 August 2025
- 5 & 12 September 2025
- 3 & 10 October 2025
- 7 & 14 November 2025
12:30pm
- 6 & 13 October
- 3 & 10 November
- 8 December
- 5, 6 April, 12 & 13 April 2025
- 3, 4, 10 & 11 May 2025
- 7, 8 ,14 & 15 June 2025
- 5, 6, 12 & 13 July 2025
- 2, 3, 9 & 10 August 2025
- 6, 7, 13 & 14 September 2025
- 4, 5, 12 October 2025
- 9, 16 November 2025
7pm
- 5 & 12 October
- 2 & 9 November
- 7 & 14 December
Inclusions
- Award-winning degustation lunch or dinner for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 guests in Q Class
- 3 hour journey on the historic Bellarine Railway, departing from Drysdale
- Seating in the Dining Car or Bar Car
- Table service by dedicated wait staff
Exclusions
- Drinks are not included, however alcohol and soft drinks are available for purchase on board
Highlights
- Tables of 2, 4 and 6 available
- A gourmet adventure on our moving restaurant journeying across the Bellarine Peninsula, on the historic Bellarine Railway
- Varying dining vistas along the way, including a dining stop right next to Swan Bay, which is spectacular at sunset
- Our award-winning degustation menu, showcasing produce from the region
- Attentive table service by dedicated professional wait staff
Time
- Departures vary depending on the day
- Lunch departs at 11.30am and 12.30pm
- Dinner departs at 7pm on Saturday evenings during daylight savings
Duration
Location
- Departs from Drysdale Station, 2-10 Station Street, Drysdale VIC 3222
Additional Information
- Cash, EFTPOS and Visa/Mastercard are accepted on board
Accessibility
- The Q Train is taking steps to make its dining experiences available to as many people as possible
- The Q Train welcomes diners who use assistance dogs certified by a registered authority
- The Q Train’s dining carriages are all more than 50 years old, and therefore have limited access. The external doorway is 700mm wide, and the internal doorways are 550mm wide. We can provide an attendant propelled slim wheelchair which can be used onboard our Q Bar & Dining carriage, seated at a table for 2 or 4. Unfortunately, the internal doors on our other carriages are too narrow for wheelchairs
- Due to the age of The Q Train’s dining carriages, there are no toilets with wheelchair access on board the train
- As a general rule, walking frames do not fit within our narrow door frames. We can provide secure storage for your walking frame and bring it to you at each platform stop
- Further accessibility information will be provided on your voucher following purchase
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements