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Christmas

Santa Trains — Mornington Tourist Railway

  • Run by Mornington Railway Preservation Society (Mornington Tourist Railway)
  • Moorooduc Station — Moorooduc, Victoria, Australia

Next: Dec 5–20, 2026

Daytime steam and diesel Santa trains and evening Twilight Santa Trains on the Mornington Peninsula, with Santa on board a heritage train from Moorooduc Station.

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Next edition

Dec 5–20, 2026

Twilight trains Dec 5, 11 and 18 at 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Daytime trains Dec 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm and 2:00pm.

From A$20 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Mornington Tourist Railway, run by the Mornington Railway Preservation Society, runs Santa Trains from Moorooduc Station on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Santa travels aboard the heritage trains to meet young passengers, and the station and train are decked out for Christmas.

The operator offers traditional daytime Santa Trains, hauled by diesel or steam locomotives, and Twilight Santa Trains in the evening as daylight fades. Seats are sold individually and are not pre-allocated; heritage compartments can also be booked exclusively. The operator says its Santa Trains have been very popular and often reach capacity.

What to expect

A return train ride from Moorooduc Station with Santa on board, a decorated station and train, and heritage carriages hauled by a diesel or steam locomotive (subject to locomotive availability and the weather forecast). Evening departures run at twilight.

Practical info

Trains leave from Moorooduc Station, 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc, Victoria (entry via Mt Eliza Regional Park). Tickets are for single seats that are not pre-allocated, and compartments not booked exclusively may need to be shared. Exclusive compartment reservations are only available on heritage carriages. Companion Card holders travel free but must still book a ticket. Online booking fees and event charges apply. Steam and diesel operations depend on locomotive availability and the weather.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the Mornington Santa Trains leave from?▾
From Moorooduc Station, 460 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc, Victoria, with entry via Mt Eliza Regional Park.
What is a Twilight Santa Train?▾
An evening departure, run as daylight fades, with Santa on board the decorated heritage train. The operator offers it in addition to its traditional daytime Santa Trains.
Will the train be steam or diesel?▾
The daytime programme includes a diesel-hauled first train and steam-hauled trains later in the day, but the operator says steam and diesel operations are subject to locomotive availability and the weather forecast.
Are seats allocated?▾
No. Tickets are for single seats that are not pre-allocated, and a compartment that is not booked exclusively may need to be shared.
Can we book a whole compartment?▾
Yes, an exclusive compartment seating eight can be reserved, but only on the heritage carriages.
Do companions need a ticket?▾
A companion travelling with a Companion Card holder is free, but the operator asks that a ticket is still booked.

Sources

Dates checked on Nov 8, 2026 from the official site: morningtonrailway.org.au. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: morningtonrailway.org.au

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