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Kids & Family     6 December 2026     Annual

# Mornington Tourist Railway, Santa Specials

Heritage steam train rides with Santa on selected December Sundays. Letters to the North Pole, carols at Moorooduc Station, the full Christmas treatment. Booking essential.

First timer

Editor's verdict

The Christmas outing that pays off harder than it has any right to: a real steam train, a real Santa, and an hour of small-child wonder.

The Mornington Railway Preservation Society runs Santa Specials on selected Sundays in December (typically the first three). Kids write letters to the North Pole, there are carols at Moorooduc Station, and Santa works the carriages on a proper heritage steam service.

Book the moment dates open (October). Sessions sell out, particularly the 11am runs. Pair with the Main Street Christmas Parade if your visit lines up.

Dress for sun on the platform and a slight chill in the carriages. Check the operator for current pricing.

Hosted at

Moorooduc Railway Station

460 Moorooduc Highway   ,   Moorooduc VIC

- [Visit venue website →](<https://morningtonrailway.org.au/>)

- [Get directions →](<https://www.google.com/maps?q=-38.231,145.0854>)

At a glance

**When**

6 December 2026

**Time**

10:00 to 15:00

**Recurrence**

Annual · Annual, selected Sundays in December (typically 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday)

**Price**

Check organiser for pricing

**Where**

[Moorooduc](<https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/places/moorooduc/>)

**Weather**

Weather flexible

**First time on the Peninsula**

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