work xmas function itinerary planned
Christmas Parties

What the ultimate work Xmas function looks like. Your itinerary planned.

‘Tis the season to be merry. And October means it’s time to get planning your corporate end-of-year wrap celebrations. For those tasked with it, the job of planning can be...
Lyndsay Sharp from Jack Rabbit Vineyard
Queenscliff & The Bellarine Region The Food & Drink

Jack Rabbit Vineyard: We speak with our official wine partner Lyndsay Sharp

Much like the Blues Train, Jack Rabbit Vineyard is a Bellarine institution. Residing in Drysdale for around a decade, the winery is award winning and a favourite amongst locals and...
Christmas Party Ideas Near Geelong
Christmas Parties

Christmas Party Ideas Near Geelong? We’ve Got You Covered.

Xmas is coming and everyone’s on the hunt for unique Christmas party ideas near Geelong. Sure, you could book a room at your local pub and do a sit-down dinner...
25 Years - The Silver Jubilee The Music

Casting our sights forward to a killer 25th Birthday celebration

This month we’re casting our sights forward to March 2019, when we will be celebrating the 25th birthday of the Blues Train. We’re excited to announce the line-up of performers...
Queenscliff & The Bellarine Region Special Occasions Stay and Play

Melbourne Cup Weekend – What’s on around the Bellarine region

Each year during the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend the Bellarine comes alive with wine lovers and holiday-makers. On November 3 and 4 the 17th annual Toast to the Coast event...
The Food & Drink

Get to know a little bit about how Furphy joined the Blues Train

Blue is symbolic for a lot of things in Geelong. It’s one of two colours of our beloved football team, the logo of the much-loved Furphy beer brewed in Geelong...
The Food & Drink

A Word with the Caterers at The Blues Train

A self-confessed foodie lover, Lana Purcell was studying naturopathy when her first foray into the food industry arose. The school kitchen had closed, and so she combined her love of...
25 Years - The Silver Jubilee Queenscliff & The Bellarine Region

Roger Grant’s thoughts on 25 years of amazing tourism on the Blues Train

Twenty-five years ago, Roger Grant started his role with Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine and his first experience on the Blues Train wasn’t far behind. “It corresponds pretty much...
Riding The Blues Train

Tips and tricks for riding on the Blues Train

It’s not everyday you get to party on a vintage train, and it’s going to be a different ride from your trip on the V/Line or Metro. The train doesn’t...
blues music history
The Music

Think you don’t know blues music? A Blues Music History

Blues musicians continue to influence music throughout history. Whether it’s through applying the 12-bar blues progression or re-recording an entire song, the presence of blues music history is all around...