He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice … and then Santa Claus is coming to Gembrook.
The jolly man himself will be jingling all the way to the end of the Puffing Billy line at Gembrook Station for the annual Santa Special train rides this December.
The Santa Specials have been one of the railway’s most popular events for more than 30 years, with children and adults alike getting into the Christmas Spirit for a train ride like no other.
Children can have their faces painted, take part in a Little Elves play and create workshop, view the Australian animal exhibition and have their photo taken with Santa before boarding their brightly decorated locomotive for a 60-minute return journey through the Dandenong Ranges.
Following their train ride, Santa and his helpers will hand out gifts to all the children (from babies up to 10 year olds). Visitors are encouraged to make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the nearby park, or grab a bite to eat at one of the local Gembrook eateries located just a few minutes walk from the station.
The 2017 Santa Special adventures take place on 2 & 3, 9 and 10 December, with departures at 11am and 1.30pm.
Proceeds from this year Santa Special event go towards the maintenance of the Puffing Billy fleet of locomotives.
Bookings are essential and must be made online at www.puffingbilly.com.au
