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Best Nostalgic & Fun Train Trips

near Brisbane

Updated: May 14, 2025

Take a trip back in time with these nostalgic train rides in south east Queensland, travelling on board vintage carriages, departing and arriving at historic train stations. Included is a high tea trip on an old rail motor, train trips with pets and even a Sunday ride on miniature model trains.

Swanbank Collier Train Ride

All aboard the vintage diesel train for a nostalgic return train ride departing from historic Swanbank's charming refurbished station

Silver Bullet High Tea

All aboard the vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor for a gourmet high tea journey through the beautiful Mary Valley

Heritage Train Rides

Carraiges of Woodfors Railway at Woodford Station platform

All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride. departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month,

Dog friendly Vintage Train Ride

Pets can join their owners for SEQ's favourite vintage train trip through the beautiful Mary Valley

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Dusty the Musical - In Concert

Dusty The Musical - In Concert is the celebration of the extraordinary life of British icon, Dusty Springfield.

Jun 5 - 8

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Saturday June 7

Jun 7

Careers & Employment Expo

Find career opportunities for all ages at the Careers & Employment Expo

Jun 12-14

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah

Jun 14-15

Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Experience the magic of a European winter in Brisbane

Jun 14

Moreton Bay PrideFest

Get ready to slay because PrideFest is back baby

Jun 14

Rumolution 2025

Rumolution brings together the best rum producers & rum lovers!

Jun 14

RACQ MotorFest 2025

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out

Jun 15

Pop-Up Pooch Party

Paws up Brisbane! It’s a Pop-Up Pooch Party!

Jun 15

MUST DO

Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package

Winter By the Water Sheraton

COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane