walhalla.getaways

07/04/2025

The Light Trains are back this August! Get your booking in early to secure your spot.

✨ Book Your Ride on Our Light Trains! ✨

🚂 Experience the magic of night-time rail travel! Our Light Trains are back, running every Saturday night in August at 7 PM—that's five special nights to choose from!

🌟 Enjoy the atmosphere, the glow of the train lights, and the charm of Walhalla at night. Warm up with a hot chocolate, soak in the experience, and create unforgettable memories.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your group, family, and loved ones—this is an event not to be missed!

🎟 Bookings are now open! Secure your seats today.
📍 Book online: [www.walhallarail.com.au]

01/04/2025

26/03/2025

🚂🌿 Easter in Walhalla – A Heritage-Filled Weekend! 🌿🚂

Looking for the perfect Easter getaway? Walhalla is the place to be! Enjoy a ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway, explore fascinating heritage activities, and soak up the atmosphere of this historic town.

✨ Easter Heritage Festival Highlights:
🥾 Guided Walking Tours – Step back in time & hear the stories of Walhalla
🎨 Arts & Crafts Show – Discover local talent & handmade treasures
🌭 Sausage Sizzle – Enjoy a tasty bite in the heart of town
🏛️ Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine Tours – Explore underground history
Walhalla Masonic Lodge interior will also be open for inspection.

🚆 Walhalla Goldfields Railway – Easter Train Times
📍 Departing Walhalla Station:
⏰ 10:00 AM, 11:10 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:50 PM

🎟 Book your train tickets in advance at 👉 [www.walhallarail.com.au]

🐰 Come for the train, stay for the festival! Make it a weekend & book accommodation at visitwalhalla.com.au Thank you to the Walhalla Heritage and Development League for making this festival possible.

12/02/2025

The Walhalla Getaways website is currently down.

You can still book Spetts Cottage and access discounted rates through https://app.channelmanager.com.au/booknow/Spetts-Cottage-22814

Our web hosting service has been advised, and hopefully the website will be back online soon.

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27/01/2025

The gorgeous Red enjoying the garden at Spetts Cottage.

Spetts Cottage is pet friendly, and dogs are also welcome on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway and underground at the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine.

Bring your pooch to Walhalla and stay at Spetts Cottage. Discounted rates available at https://www.walhallagetaways.com.au/accommodation/spetts-cottage/ for 2, 3 and 4 night bookings!

08/01/2025

Your furry friends can also enjoy a train ride 🐕

05/01/2025

Beautiful blooming hydrangeas!

Come and relax in the magical garden at Spetts Cottage. Serenity awaits.... We are pet friendly too 🐕 No extra fees for your furry friend!

Discounted rates available for 2, 3 and 4 night stays at https://www.walhallagetaways.com.au/accommodation/spetts-cottage/

21/12/2024

A great opportunity to showcase your lighting skills.

🌟 **Calling All Lighting Designers and Enthusiasts!** 🌟

Walhalla Goldfields Railway is on the lookout for a talented **lighting designer** who would like to volunteer their expertise to help us create a magical experience for our **August Light Trains**.

🎇 **Inspiration:** The stunning display you see in this image is from the Dartmouth Steam Railway’s Train of Lights in the UK – an award-winning, breathtaking experience that has captivated thousands. At WGR, we dream of bringing this same level of brilliance to our Light Trains in August, and we need your help to make it happen!

💡 **How You Can Help:**
- Provide lighting design expertise
- Offer advice on creating a standout display
- Lend equipment to help illuminate our trains and scenery

✨ **Partnership Perks:**
As our lighting designer, you’ll receive **free promotion** from WGR. Your name and contribution will be highlighted across our platforms, reaching thousands of visitors, supporters, and followers who value creative collaborations like yours!

🚂 **Train Rides This Weekend:**
- Saturday & Sunday: **10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm**
- Don’t miss your chance to ride with us before the Christmas festivities begin!

📞 Contact us on 51656280 for a chat about what might be possible. We can not achieve this level of display without expert help.

Let’s light up the mountains together and create something unforgettable!

08/12/2024

A little cottage in a secret garden in a hidden valley...

Does a relaxing break before the busy holiday season sound good? Book your accommodation in Walhalla at Spetts Cottage by going to https://app.channelmanager.com.au/booknow/Spetts-Cottage-22814

Pets are welcome!

24/11/2024

🚂 **Step Into the Heart of the Action at Walhalla Goldfields Railway!**

Take your train journey to a **whole new level** by riding not just in the carriage, but **‘Up Front’** with the crew on the footplate! 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧

Here’s why this **once-in-a-lifetime experience** is a must:
✨ Get a front-row seat to the dramatic trackwork carved into rocky ledges
✨ Marvel at the trestle bridges and breathtaking cuttings along the way
✨ Immerse yourself in the heat, sounds, and unique smells of the engine 🚂🔥

🎟️ **Additional (to train ticket) Fare for the Cab Experience:**
- $30 for 1 adult (16 yrs and over)
- $35 for 1 responsible adult + 1 child under 16 yrs

👟 **Important:** Enclosed shoes are required for safety.

📧 Reserve your spot at **[email protected]**
📞 Or call **0491 741 822**

🚂 **Trains running today and tomorrow** at **10am, 12pm, and 1.30pm** – don’t miss out!

📸 **Pictured:** Rob, one of our founding members and President of the Walhalla Heritage and Development League, enjoying the view from the iconic 10 Class cab.

21/11/2024

Lovely to meet this kookaburra this morning hunting from the bridge at Spetts Cottage.

13/11/2024

Due to a cancellation Spetts Cottage has a vacancy for this weekend! Call 0427 899 709 or visit https://app.channelmanager.com.au/booknow/Spetts-Cottage-22814 to book.

11/11/2024

A gorgeous sunny day in Walhalla!

Spetts Cottage has a midweek vacancy. Stay just a few hundred metres from the iconic band rotunda in the heart of town. Visit https://www.walhallagetaways.com.au/accommodation/spetts-cottage/ to make your booking.

Special rates available on 2, 3 and 4 night bookings. You can bring your pooch too! No extra fees.

31/10/2024

On Wednesday 11 September our volunteer train Driver, on a scheduled service from Walhalla, stopped to inspect the train at track level. He sustained serious injuries after slipping down a steep area beside the track.

29/10/2024

A cosy little home away from home with your very own private bridge across Stringers Creek.

If you're planning your summer holiday Spetts Cottage is the perfect place to stay in the heart of Walhalla. Visit https://www.walhallagetaways.com.au/accommodation/spetts-cottage/ for discounted rates on 2, 3 and 4 night bookings.