See Santa arrive by
Sydney Steam Tram at 
Valley Heights Rail Museum
Sat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 10 December 2023

Santa arrives by steam tram

Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023

Santa arrives under steam* from the 'North Pole' at 11:00 and 14:00 each day. Join Santa as he greets every girl and boy at his grotto in the Roundhouse for a chat and plenty of photo opportunities. Then enjoy all the Museum's great experiences and activities. Free entry in the 'Spot the Elf' hunt!


Avoid disappointment -- pre-booking your tickets is highly recommended. Book online: select, reserve and secure your seat aboard your preferred tram ride.


Pre-booking also gives flexibility for you to manage your Museum visit, allowing you to arrive close to your ride departure time, avoiding lengthy wait times before spending time exploring all the attractions the Museum has to offer. Visit for a few hours or the whole day. Refreshments available.


Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your camera and leave with great memories!

Trains run hourly from 10:30 to 14:30 on open days with a final trip at 15:15. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your train ride. 

Be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your train ride.

Admission: $18 Adult, $15 Concession, $12 Children aged 4-17, FREE Infants aged 3 and under, $55 Family (2 adults + 2 children).



Look for the turn off to Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights, from the Great Western Highway, and drop in on your way east or west! Plenty of parking on site with just a short walk to the main entrance.

* Subject to operational factors e.g. adverse weather, breakdown, crew/rolling stock unavailability, track conditions etc.

Avoid disappointment - Pre-booking your tickets is highly recommended. Select, reserve and secure your seat aboard your preferred train/tram ride. 

Pre-booking also gives flexibility for you to manage your Museum visit, allowing you to arrive close to your ride departure time, avoiding lengthy wait times before spending time exploring all the attractions the Museum has to offer. Visit for a few hours or the whole day. Refreshments available.

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your camera and leave with great memories!

Bookings are preferred.

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