Embark on a unique 2-day getaway blending heritage rail travel, regional gastronomy, and coastal luxury.

Trip Highlights

• Enjoy Private Steam-Hauled Rail Travel: Travel between Melbourne and the Bellarine behind steam locomotive R707.

• Savour a privately chartered gourmet experience on the Q Train: Board Australia’s premier moving restaurant along the historic Bellarine Railway. Enjoy a multi-course regional degustation showcasing local produce and boutique wines served inside beautifully restored heritage carriages.

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• 5-Star Accommodation: Spend the night at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, widely recognised as Geelong's premier hotel, offering sleek modern rooms and luxury amenities in the CBD.

• Explore the Geelong Waterfront: Unwind with a scenic morning stroll along Corio Bay, taking in the iconic Baywalk Bollards, botanical gardens, and seaside views.

• Vineyard Lunch: Indulge in a relaxing long lunch paired with fine local wines at a top-rated Bellarine Peninsula winery.

Your journey begins in Melbourne as you board a private steam-hauled train, stepping into the charm and elegance of heritage rail travel. Settle into your seat as the locomotive's whistle blows and the train departs, rolling past city outskirts toward the scenic coastal landscapes of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Upon arrival, transfer seamlessly to The Q Train—Australia’s award-winning restaurant on wheels. Savor a gourmet multi-course degustation created from regional produce and paired with local wines, all served as you glide through the picturesque Victorian countryside inside beautifully restored vintage carriages.

After this exquisite culinary voyage, your day concludes in Geelong. Check into the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, widely celebrated as the city's finest hotel, where modern luxury, plush accommodations, and exceptional service await for a restful night.

Departing Melbourne, your private steam train journeys southwest parallel to the shore of Port Phillip Bay toward the Bellarine Peninsula. Upon arrival, you'll transfer directly to The Q Train for a luxurious dining journey through the Bellarine countryside, taking in views of rolling farmland and coastal scenery before heading to Geelong to conclude the day.

Experience a privately chartered journey on The Q Train, where a scenic train ride combines with a gourmet dining adventure. Enjoy a unique atmosphere as you savour a menu inspired by local produce while taking in panoramic views of the picturesque landscape. Join for themed dining experiences that change with the seasons, making each journey special.

Our journey on the Q Train is all inclusive of food, drinks and an unbeatable experience!

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before stepping out to explore Geelong's vibrant waterfront. Take a leisurely stroll along Corio Bay, admiring the historic Baywalk Bollards and taking in the scenic coastal views.

Afterward, head to a top-rated regional winery for an indulgent long lunch paired with fine local wines. To cap off your unforgettable getaway, board your private steam-hauled train for a nostalgic return journey to Melbourne, watching the Victorian landscape roll past as you travel back in style.

Today's journey will see us boarding your private steam-hauled train at Geelong's historic main station for a spirited run along Victoria's busiest intercity railway back to Melbourne.

Enjoy a gourmet winery lunch where cool-climate wines are matched with the best gourmet food and wine of the Bellarine.