Expertise the magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ practice journey in Queenscliff this December.
Able to whisk your little ones right into a world of magic and marvel? Buckle up as a result of this Christmas you’ll be able to e book a ticket to probably the most enchanting journey possible: the Polar Categorical aboard the long-lasting Bellarine Railway in Queenscliff.
Polar Categorical Practice Trip
Right here’s what you’ll be able to count on once you board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ practice journey in Queenscliff.
Passengers obtain a memento Golden Ticket and embark on an immersive journey with iconic characters from the e book.
Highlights embrace the ‘Scorching Chocolate’ dance, a go to from Santa, and carolling onboard.
Refreshments are served and passengers obtain a particular memento from Santa Claus.
The Bellarine Railway
The Bellarine Railway is steeped in heritage. From its polished brass, leather-based seats and picket interiors, you’ll be lulled into yesteryear with every rhythmic chug of its engines.
The steam practice has a spread of various seating, from the primary class personal cabins to the ‘cattle-class’ benches.
Because the practice pulls out of Queenscliff station the surroundings is beautiful. The nonetheless blue waters of Port Phillip Bay glisten so far as the attention can see.
There’s a temporary 10 minute cease to stretch your legs and take footage earlier than the practice returns by way of the identical route. Altogether the spherical journey takes about 45 minutes.
Polar Categorical Tickets
Securing a ticket for this magical escapade is akin to nabbing a front-row live performance seat!
The demand for this expertise usually rivals availability, so mark your calendars, set your alarms and e book as quickly as tickets are launched.
For December 2024, tickets can be found on-line right here.
Be aware that household and pals ought to e book all tickets underneath the identical reservation title to make sure seats in the identical carriage.
Polar Categorical Packing Information
Embrace the Christmas spirit by arriving wearing coordinating Christmas PJ’s or enjoyable festive apparel.
Cosy up in layers to courageous the nippiness because the practice chuggs by way of the panorama however don’t neglect the sunscreen as effectively.
The occasion has a mixture of indoor and out of doors actions and goes forward rain, hail, or shine. Be ready for adjustments within the climate (predicted/on the day), as shelter could also be restricted.
You’ll be able to take meals and drinks on board so pack some snacks for the journey.
Onboard the Polar Categorical Queenscliff Practice
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Practice Trip expertise is roughly 90 minutes. This features a 45-minute practice journey.
Upon stepping onto the platform, the Conductor will greet everybody and begin THE POLAR EXPRESS™ journey.
Be transported to scenes from Chris Van Allsburg’s cherished kids’s e book.
The story of The Polar Categorical is narrated onboard the practice, and the Practice Stewards have a big image e book so that everybody can observe the story.
Interactive Actions
Put together to be entertained! We’re captivated by the immersive theatrical expertise that brings iconic characters to life.
Carols echo by way of the carriages, there’s a energetic ‘Scorching Chocolate’ dance, a mysterious encounter with the Hobo, and even a magical go to from Santa. The interactive leisure turns passengers into contributors on this grand efficiency.
On the journey’s finish, preserve an eye fixed out for the Elves, who will prepared the ground to the North Pole to satisfy Santa Claus.
Festive Treats
Halfway by way of the journey, we’re provided a chocolatey drink and locally-made cookie, served by THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ‘cooks’.
You may as well BYO festive treats to get you within the temper for this enchanting journey.
Memorabilia and Souvenirs
On the finish of the journey each passenger receives a particular memento of the journey from Santa – a sleigh bell!
Again at Queenscliff station, you’ll additionally discover Polar Categorical memorabilia so you’ll be able to carry a bit of this enchantment residence.
Suggestions for the Polar Categorical Practice Trip
- We advocate planning to reach on the occasion not less than half-hour previous to the pre-booked showtime;
- You’ll be able to take meals and drinks on board the practice so pack some snacks for the journey;
- On arrival you must present the tickets (printed or proven on a cellular gadget) for scanning on the Ticket Change Marquee;
- The pre-show ready space opens half-hour earlier than every showtime;
- As there are practice occasions all through the day, for those who arrive late after your practice has departed, they may try to maneuver you to a later practice;
- Bookings can’t be moved to a different present date;
- Free parking is offered on the Queenscliff web site (on a primary come first served foundation) and in close by streets;
- Accessible parking is on the north finish of Learmonth Road – nook of Symonds Road. On the backside of Learmonth St, cross over Symonds to enter the station precinct;
- There are 3 accessible parking areas on the fitting of the street, with an additional 3 on the left-hand aspect of the street.