The yarra valley railway chiefly services the northeastern region of the yarra ranges. While you are visiting with the little ones, you can also check out the yarra valley railway park and labyrinth for a bit of a runaround and play. All of the timber bridges had been attacked by termites and had rotting timbers while two had been burnt by fire, so it was decided to rebuild them using concrete and steel. Yarra valley railway healesville 2020 all you need to. The latest restrictions in relation to public health and coronavirus, released by the federal government on friday the 20 th march requiring 4 metres of space per person in enclosed areas makes it impossible for the yvr to continue services using our rail motor rm22. Our museum is the old railway station, located in the centre of yarra junction. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time, when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities.
Departing healesville railway station every sunday and more. Yarra valley railway opens for train passenger services. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to yarra valley fm by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. This is a 32 page a4 publication to commemorate the centenary of the powelltown tramway, and released in conjunction with the upper yarra valley historical societys celebrations on 17 november 20.
History and heritage, yarra valley and dandenong ranges. Yarra valley railway has received 5000 tonnes of stone ballast and 17. Mount dandenong was originally known as corhanwarrabul the presentday site of burkes lookout is also known as mount corhanwarrabul and was the summer hunting place for the bunurong people from western port and the woiworung people from the kulin nation. Four pillars distillery healesville 2020 all you need to. The board of the yarra valley railway have decided to temporarily suspend services from sunday the 22 nd of march 2020. Book railways of the yarra valley railways of the yarra. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to yarra glen by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar. Drive or walk to yarra glen for a spot of shopping, meal and or glass of the valleys finest wines, beers and ciders. Yarra valley railway heritage railway situated in the. The yarra valley markets are a popular weekend activity amongst melbourne residents and visitors alike. People come to browse through the markets and village shopping strips that house an array of specialty stores, boutique shops and eateries.
The yarra valley railway yvr is a completely volunteer, notforprofit community based organisation that is restoring the railway between healesville and yarra glen. One advantage of the valley is that it is literally on melbournes doorstep. The yarra valley is probably the most popular day trip for melburnians. For a 20 month old grandson this is the perfect ride. The vision of the yvr is the restoration and operation of heritage rail services, including railmotors, diesel and steam locomotivehauled trains between yarra glen and. Here are my tips on things to do, where to eat, what to see and do and where to stay in the yarra valley with kids. There are some tickets still available on selected trips book now to secure your spot on the original ghost train. The board of the yarra valley railway have decided to temporarily suspend services from sunday the 22nd of march 2020. Its a jolly ride into yesteryear, starting with antique healesville station setting the scene. Anchen, nick railways of the yarra valley sierra publishing anderson, rick stopping all station full parallel productions 2010 bray, norm. Books by nick anchen author of enginemen of the victorian. In july 2010 a milestone was reached when the yarra valley railway launched its passenger train service with the walker railmotor rm22. Yarra valley water is melbournes largest retail water utility, providing essential water and sanitation services to more than 1.
While in yarra glen, i also took a walk along the old train line and checked out the local railway station that is currently undergoing renovation. Climb aboard rm22 for a ride from healesville on the scenic yarra valley railway, as we leave healesville, crossing over the watts river en route to the historic tunnel and towards tarrawarra. Its easy to get active in the yarra valley and dandenong ranges, with a range of tracks and trails to suit all abilities in the stunning national parks and gardens. A short leisurely 30min ride through lovely hillylush green scenery of the beautiful ranges, through cuttings and into the 1889 brick built tunnel stretching 500 feet through tunnel hill. The yarra valley is the region surrounding the yarra river in victoria, australia. Sep 03, 2017 the yarra valley tourist railway operates out of healesville, and are progressivly restoring the railway line back to yarra glen, coldstream and lilydale. Feb 02, 2018 my trip on the yarra valley railway duration. It is not puffing billy, however for little ones who just want to go on a train, perfect. Just east of melbourne, the yarra valley is one of australias most popular wine regions. The kids will love the ride with a tunnel, stunning mountain views and possible kangaroos along the way. The yarra valley railway is a heritage railway operating on a section of the former healesville railway which operated between lilydale and healesville in the yarra valley area northeast of melbourne, australia. Not too long, about 40 minutes return, friendly and helpful staff and great scenery.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. Walking and hiking, yarra valley and dandenong ranges. Yarra valley railway join us for a heritage rail motor ride through the beautiful yarra valley. Most of the main line is code 100 rail, with code 85 used in the yards. Yarra valley railway yarra glen to healesville line on track. Of course nowadays this line carries mostly passenger services and is no longer part of the interstate route. The river originates approximately 790 kilometres east of the melbourne central business district and flows towards it and out into port phillip bay. Enjoy a heritage railway ride from healesville station through the beautiful yarra valley to the 150 metre long brick tunnel on the yarra valley railway.
Explore historic sites and enjoy the romance of steam travel when you visit the yarra valley and dandenong ranges. Dont forget the little train of spooks running on saturday and sunday from 10am both days. Yarra valley railway tourist train healesville, victoria. Aug 15, 2017 to reinstate the railway line from healesville to yarra glen, yarra valley railway needed to rebuild 14 timber bridges. Nick anchens most popular book is enginemen of the victorian railways.
Six other bridges were destroyed, which were not part of the yarra valley railway, and sleepers were burnt out over approx 2 km, also outside the running section of the railway. Get on board the yarra valley railway run by friendly and informative volunteers. The yarra valley railway is also an important part of the healesville historic walk, so please take a look at this as well and make the most of your visit. Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time to when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities. The yarra valley railway s halloween spooktacular kicks off tomorrow night with the yvr ghost train. Sadly due to corona virus we are closed, but you can visit our museum, doing a virtual tour click on the virtual tour to start. Wongms rail gallery photographs of trains and railway infrastructure from around victoria. The board in the meantime is investigating the possibility of recommencing services using our open air trolley fleet currently in storage. Depart from healesville station, journey through the scenic yarra valley.
The yarra valley railway has won 2 national awards for the restoration projects in the last 2 years. Jun 14, 2015 in the previous blog post i told you about my photographic walk around yarra glen, including a couple of pictures and a link to the photo gallery. Yarra valley railway is a heritage railway that trundles from healesville to tunnel hill every sunday and additional wednesdays during school holidays. Nick anchen has 15 books on goodreads with 46 ratings. On this guided tour, combine a morning visit to the healesville sanctuarywhere you can spot kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other native wildlifewith an afternoon in the lovely yarra valley. Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time, when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were.
How to get from melbourne to yarra glen by bus, train, taxi. Yarra valley railway healesville heritage train rides tot. Yarra valley railway yarra glen to healesville line on. Presently, the railway is widely used by visitors to travel between healesville. It is not puffing billy, however for little ones who just want to. Melbourne to yarra valley fm 5 ways to travel via train. However, these services ceased by 1990 when the healesville railway cooperative merged with the yarra valley tourist railway, who began running trolley services on the healesville yarra glen section. From the center of the city, you can be there in approximately an hour, simply by driving down the eastern freeway and the maroondah highway, which runs through the middle of the valley. Future goals include reconstruction to yarra glen and lilydale. Set out on leisurely walks past tall trees, clear creeks and fernfringed waterfalls for majestic views of the surrounding countryside. Until the bridges and associated rail track can be restored to operating condition, yarra glen station is orphaned from the remaining part of the yarra valley railway.
To the members, volunteers, supporters and visitors of the yarra valley railway. It was partially reopened as far as yarra glen for tourist charter services in 1986 following major bridgework. This marked the first time in 30 years that a regular timetabled passenger train service had operated in the yarra valley. Yarra valley railway is a heritage railway that trundles along a restored track from healesville to tunnel hill. Vincent, peter j a brief history volumes 1 16 brief history books various.