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# Take a scenic train ride on the Puffing Billy Railway

From [The Ultimate List of 100+ Date Ideas in Melbourne](https://listium.com/@dateideas/82622/the-ultimate-list-of-100-date-ideas-in-melbourne)  
By [Best Date Ideas Worldwide (@dateideas)](https://listium.com/@dateideas)

List stats: 3920 views · 2 likes · 2 followers  
Published 28 February 2023 · Updated 4 April 2023

Category: family & parenting

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lm6nm2ba80tsen4fvreh.jpg)
- About this activity: The Puffing Billy Railway is a historic steam train that runs through the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges, just outside of Melbourne. This train ride offers stunning views of the beautiful mountain ranges, picturesque valleys, and stunning forests. The train ride is approximately one hour long, and it includes a stop at the picturesque town of Emerald. The price range for a ticket is between AUD 25 to AUD 40 per person, depending on the class of travel and the age of the passenger. This date idea is perfect for a first date because of the beautiful scenery and the opportunity to experience something unique and historic.
- Category: Interesting, Fun
- Good First Date?: +2
- Pricing: Affordable
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
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- Done!: false