Diamond Valley Railway

Families' Pick 2026 · Melbourne: picked by the Funtivities team as a standout for families in Melbourne.

Last updated October 2026

Volunteer-run miniature railway in Eltham Lower Park, Melbourne, running Sundays 11am-5pm; $5 per ride, under 2s free.

Diamond Valley Railway is a miniature railway in Eltham Lower Park, Eltham, run entirely by volunteers as a not-for-profit association. Trains depart from Diamond Valley Station near the butterfly playground and travel through two dark tunnels. It runs every Sunday from 11am to 5pm and on selected public holidays, closing at 4pm in June and July, as of October 2026. Trains run continuously to demand; the last train leaves 10 minutes before closing. It may close from 2pm on days forecast at 36 degrees or more. Tickets are $5 per person per ride, and children under 2 ride free. There are no pre-bookings: pay at the ticket office on the day, and card payments only apply until early 2027. Riders must wear shoes, pets and prams are not allowed on trains or platforms, and steam trains may emit soot and cinders. Free parking is available in the park.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.