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Q Class Dining Experience | The Q Train
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff.
Q Class Dining Experience
Upon arrival, be greeted with a drink before taking a seat in the Q Class Dining Car carriage, accommodating 42 passengers on tables of two, four or six.
You will be served a lavish seasonal degustation, and have the opportunity to order beer, wine and cider from the finest local breweries and wineries.
As you wine and dine, it will be hard to tear your eyes away from the beautiful vistas of bushland, farmland and Swan Bay as the train moves along the railway.
This is the perfect way to enjoy regional Victoria in style!
Highlights
Dine on the iconic Q Train that travels between Drysdale and Queenscliff
Savour a delicious degustation menu showcasing local produce
Stunning views of Swan Bay and regional Victoria as you dine
What's Included?
Three hour dining experience on The Q Train - Q Class
Drink on arrival at The Q Train
5 Course Degustation menu
Attentive table service
Q Class = Shared carriage with other diners
Dining Experiences
Q Class - For 1
3 hours
$144
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Q Class - For 2
3 hours
$288
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Private Dining Experience - First Class - For 2
3 hours
$398 for 2
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TIP: Getting there from Melbourne* (see below)
Selected days throughout the year, select when booking.
May - Oct - Thurs - Mon
Nov - Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
Dec - Mon, Thu, Sat
Jan-Mar 2026 - Thurs-Mon
❊ Key Information ❊
Official Tickets
When
Happens: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: 11:30am
Time: 11:30am
Where
Official Links
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Getting There
The route is straight forward, down M1 (Geelong Highway), via the Geelong ring road, exit B140 Hamilton Highway to Drysdale Railway Station. Plenty of parking.TOP TIPS
Give yourself plenty of time! Allow 3 hours travel time even though Google maps says between 1.5 - 2 hours. Traffic was medium the day we travelled and it took 2h45m.
Use map guidance for between Geelong ring road and Drysdale Railway Station.
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