The Bellarine Railway now offers a BIKE HIRE SERVICE from Drysdale Station. Find out more. One of the best ways to enjoy the delights of Queenscliff is to use the unique Bellarine Railway Park & Ride & Cycle service. Leave the car at Drysdale Railway Station and place your bike in the Guards Van. Then travel by train to Queenscliff where the railway station is centrally located beside Swan Bay. Upon arrival use your bike to explore many of the towns delights including: The famous Queenscliff Pier , The beach, Fort Queenscliff, and the great hotels of yesteryear including: The Royal, The Esplanade, The Vue Grand, The Queenscliff (Mietta's) An alternative is to cycle from Drysdale to Queenscliff using the Bellarine Rail Trail and then return using the train. All trains have ample bike accomodation. You can also board the train at Lakers Siding. More information on Drysdale or Queenscliff. A Cycling Alternative:
TRAIN? BIKE? Why not both! Use The Bellarine Railway BIKE HIRE SERVICE BIKE N TRAIN along the beautiful Bellarine Rail Trail between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Now you can combine two of ‘the Bellarines' most loved family attractions - The Bellarine Railway and the adjacent Bellarine Rail Trail which follows the railway along it's scenic length creating an experience unique in Victoria. Steam trains beside Bikes! Whatever Next!!!
 From the Rail Trail you can : Explore the Peninsula’s native vegetation, pass olive, canola & grape growing areas. Enjoy great sea views to Queenscliff & Port Phillip Bay Visit the winery at Suma Park or. Ride along the tranquil shores of Swan Bay and get educated at the Marine Discovery Centre. Maybe even find the legendary Pirate Benito's' treasure, before exploring the historic township of Queenscliff.
You can do all this & then put yourself and the bike on board our beautiful heritage train for the return journey back to Drysdale. How's that for a day out with a difference? BIKE HIRE DETAILS Bikes may be hired from Historic Drysdale Railway Station (Melway Map 456)
2-10 Station Street, Drysdale.
Drysdale is just 20 minutes east of Geelong on the Portarlington Highway. The station has ample parking, Electric BBQ's, Playground, Toilets, Museum & Kiosk.
McHarry's Buslines services from Geelong, Ocean Grove & Portarlington stop outside the station. (For latest timetable info visit www.mcharrys.com.au ) All McHarry's services connect with V/Line Trains at Marshall or Geelong.
Packages that include return rail travel are available - enquire when you book to tailor the best package for your needs.*
Bikes are available on any public train running day- generally every Tues,Thurs, Sunday & most Public Holidays, with extra days available over the summer holidays. See The Bellarine Railway timetable page.
Drysdale Explorer.
Take the 1115am steam Train from Queenscliff and upon arrival at Drysdale, why not HIRE-A-BIKE and explore the historic Drysdale Township & surrounds, before returning your bike and boarding the afternoon train for a relaxing ride back to Queenscliff.
You will have around 3 hours (Sundays,Holidays) or 4 hours (Tues & Thurs) to roam the area.
Attractions include:
Journey down the Rail Trail towards Geelong and explore the abandoned railway line Take in a lunch at a selection of Drysdale’s great cafe's & hotels, Check out the stunning bay views from Mt Bellarine or the Basin Lookout Visit the Clifton Springs Seashore, Experience local history at the Bellarine Court House Museum, Enjoy wine tasting at Leura Park Winery Relax beside Macleod's Waterholes.
Drysdale Station Staff will assist you with any enquiries.
You can experience all this and more by trying our Bike Hire Service Multi-speed off road bikes may be hired on any train running day and we have bikes and hire packages to suit almost everyone for a family day out with a difference! Our 'Best Value' package offers bike hire suited to downhill cycling along the Bellarine Rail Trail to Queenscliff with you and the bike returning by vintage steam train.
(Children ride solely at parents discretion- sorry we cannot offer bikes suitable for children under 5 years old) OUR BIKE HIRE PACKAGES - (wef March 2007) FULL DAY- Peninsula Picnicker Up to 6 hours of fun! ADULT $30, CHILD (6-14 )$17, FAMILY (2Ad,2Ch) $80
INCLUDES ONE WAY RETURN TRAIN FARES
(Cycles must be checked out from Drysdale Station prior to 10.30am) HALF DAY Rail Trail Rambler **BEST VALUE** 4 Hours exploring!
ADULT $22, CHILD $12, FAMILY $60
INCLUDES ONE WAY TRAIN FARES
(Cycles must be checked out from Drysdale Station prior to 10.30am) 3 Hour Drysdale Explorer Catch the morning train from Queenscliff, collect your bike & explore the historic township of Drysdale. Visit nearby wineries, hotels, shops & cafe's*. Bird watch by Lake Lorne. Explore the disused railway and Rail Trail towards Geelong. Catch the Afternoon train back to Queenscliff at 3.30pm.
DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAIN FARE.FLAT BIKE HIRE RATE OF $6 per person. Subject to Availability.
*Not all attractions are open mid-week. "On yer bike"!! HOURLY CASUAL HIRE Go anywhere for - ADULT $8.50 per hour, Child $4.50 per hour
DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAIN FARES. Subject to Availability. Prior bookings are highly recommended. Call 5251 3725 on train running days or at other times call 0437 807 805 to book. Booking or further info requests please click here Terms & Conditions apply to all hires. Hire Form accepting Terms and Conditions must be signed
Sorry, no Pension Discounts applicable.
Photo ID or $50 Deposit required.
Customers including rail travel in their day out must ensure they are in position to return the bikes to their starting point prior to train departure time.
Late return fees apply.
See timetable page for details.
EFTPOS and Credit Card available. Map of the Rail Trail. Map of the Rail Trail. Detailed timetable Information Contact and Booking Information |
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