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WayneAP wrote a review Jan. 2021
City of Greater Geelong, Australia3,406 contributions357 helpful votes
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Today I don’t think the staff were prepared for the numbers that turned up - even though this is a ticketed event!! We understand that queuing is inevitable but young children out in the sun and trying to stand still is not something that goes too well. It felt as if some decisions were made on the fly, with the short Thomas ride being moved. Announcements were made, then changed and all the while small children were getting more restless. However once on the train the kids loved it. The scenery was lovely and the old train carriages were beautifully maintained. Between rides all seats were wiped down to comply with COVID rules. More shade on these brutally warm and sunny days is needed a must especially when trying to socially distance. …
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Went for a ride on the steam train when visiting Queenscliff. Great old railway station is only a 3 minute walk from town centre. Easy ticket purchase. Train left right on time and returned on time. Great fun atmosphere on board. Nicely restored carriages.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Have been on the Bellarine Railway many times and it’s really a fun day no matter what time of the day or year you travel or whoever you are entertaining. Dining and drinks on the QTrain with your partner, taking the Grandkids to the Thomas the Tank Engine or Santa train days, dancing the night away with friends on the Blues Train or just relaxing on a steam train with visitors on the journey between Queenscliff and Drysdale. There’s something for everyone!…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Response from Kathleen K, Manager at The Bellarine Railway
Responded 16 Feb. 2020
Thank you Rod G for taking the time to write your kind review. Our volunteers take great pride and pleasure in creating the best experience possible and we love being able to let them know their efforts have given noticed. Look forward to seeing you and your family back for another trip!
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We attended the Santa train ride and really enjoyed it. Great location and the volunteers seem to take great pride in providing a great experience for the kids, and the activites were good too. Thank you for the dedication of your volunteers, particularly the young girl at the Santa queue. The Christmas present was great - a wooden train whistle! And the goodie bag was really generous, lots of stickers and pencils, but the plastic items weren't necessary and not environmentally friendly either - perhaps leave those out next time. Thank you for having us. We'll be back!…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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The concept and running of this event was good, with great bands to entertain. Although the price of drinks was astronomical, $36 for a $6 bottle of red that had some sort of goopy sediment at the end. Take lots of money if your going for a good time.
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Date of experience: January 2019
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Response from Kathleen K, Manager at The Bellarine Railway
Responded 28 Jan. 2019
Thank you for the review ChongMow of The Blues Train and pleased to hear that you enjoyed the bands as much as we do! However, it should be noted that The Bellarine Railway is not the promoter of The Blues Train and we do not have control over their prices - The Blues Train hires our stations and trains for their shows. On 22 January you posted a similar review on the Blues Train's TripAdvisor listing and received a response. Should you wish to further discuss the matter, we suggest that you contact them directly.
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