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The Q Train

2/10 Station St, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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2/10 Station St, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

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+61 3 4238 3930
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Q Train

The Q Train rolls along the Bellarine Peninsula, pairing heritage rail travel with a regional multi-course degustation. Guests take in sweeping views from Drysdale down to the edge of Swan Bay, settled into dining tables or restored private sleeper compartments. The kitchen focuses squarely on local Bellarine and Otways growers—serving courses like corn arancini alongside matched regional wines, local beers, or house mocktails. Scheduled platform stops break up the three-hour journey to let you step outside, stretch your legs, and watch the train run along the tracks before the dessert course arrives.

  • Scenic Heritage Rail Journey: Runs along the Bellarine Peninsula between Drysdale and Queenscliff, featuring scheduled platform pauses to stretch your legs.
  • Multi-Course Regional Degustation: Showcases Bellarine and Otways produce alongside matched regional wines, craft beers, or mocktails.
  • Private First-Class Compartments: Offers converted sleeper train booths with dedicated table service for uninterrupted milestones.
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Why Dine Aboard The Q Train

Discover why guests celebrate milestones aboard Bellarine’s moving heritage restaurant train.

  • Locally Sourced Seasonal Food & Wine

    Savor multi-course dining paired with Bellarine and Otways wines and craft beverages as the heritage train glides between Drysdale and Queenscliff.

    All local produce & wines sourced from around the Bellarine Peninsula & outer Geelong region such as the Otways.

    robert atkinson

  • Attentive Service & Dietary Accommodations

    Dietary requirements are thoughtfully catered for alongside inclusive course-by-course beverage pairings and mocktails.

    The chef catered for our MANY dietary needs. The waiters were top notch and clearly love what they do

    Kathleen McGuire

  • Nostalgic, Relaxed Heritage Romance

    Historic carriages and a gentle travel rhythm evoke nostalgic romance, transporting guests to a slower, elegant era.

    The steady easy movement of the train taking us back to time where things moved a little slower and you engaged in your surroundings.

    Rheana Nation

  • Pampered Milestone Celebrations

    Attentive hospitality and seamless touches create confidence that milestone anniversaries and birthdays feel truly honored.

    We felt truly pampered throughout the entire journey.

    Lou

  • Exclusive First-Class Compartments

    Converted sleeper carriages provide secluded private tables for uninterrupted conversation away from communal dining rooms.

    We traveled in a First Class carriage and had our own private compartment and table.

    Hadas Englender

  • Intimate Occasions & Surprises

    Designed for couples and intimate groups celebrating meaningful occasions together in dedicated private quarters.

    Hubby surprised me for our anniversary and took me on the Q train! I’d never heard of this before and I was pleasantly surprised. We travelled first class, had our own private area.

    Tia Rific

Beyond the menu

Attentive gestures and heritage touches that elevate your rail journey

  • Red Carpet Welcome and Platform Welcome Drinks

    Guests stepping onto the platform are greeted directly with arrival drinks such as bubbly, beer, or mocktails alongside red carpet photography before boarding.

  • Restored Historic Sleeper Details

    Train carriages converted from historic sleeper cabins retain working original bedside lighting, adding authentic nostalgic detail to private dining compartments.

  • Handwritten Celebration Cards

    Waitstaff and culinary teams provide personalised handwritten cards celebrating guest milestone birthdays and anniversaries at their private tables.

  • Curated Station Drive-By Photo Stops

    Platform stops include curated photo opportunities, including a staged train 'drive-by' where the engine maneuvers past station platforms for guest photography.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ticket choices, dietary requests, and station logistics for your heritage rail journey.

  • Book First Class for Private Dining & Inclusive Pairings

    Select First Class sleeper compartments if you want an intimate private dining cabin with all wine, beer, or mocktail pairings inclusive in your pre-paid ticket.

  • Communicate Dietary Adjustments in Advance

    Notify the kitchen in advance if guests have complex dietary restrictions, dental surgery recoveries, or vegetarian preferences, as menus are tailored upon advance notice.

  • Arrive at Drysdale Station & Plan Around Platform Stops

    Drive to Drysdale Station where parking is ample, and take advantage of scheduled transit stops along the line to stretch your legs and use station facilities.

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