Diamond Valley Railway, Melbourne

Name: Diamond Valley Railway
Address: 570 Main Road, Melbourne, 3095, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9439 1493

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The Diamond Valley Railway is a 7+1⁄4 in ridable miniature railway located at Eltham Lower Park, Eltham, Victoria. The railway operates a variety of live steam, battery electric and petrol/diesel powered locomotives. It is run by volunteers and operates on every Sunday of the year, most public holidays and on Wednesdays during school holidays. The fare is AU$4.00 and one complete mainline journey takes about 12 to 15 minutes. It is a popular tourist attraction and carries over 150,000 passengers a year. ()

Opened: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 37°43'59"S, 145°8'31"E

Address

570 Main RoadShire of Nillumbik (Eltham)Melbourne 3095 Australia

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+61 3 9439 1493

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Diamond Valley Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montsalvat, Westerfolds Park, Sweeneys Flats, Alistair Knox Park.

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Alistair Knox Park, Melbourne
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