Take a ride on a heritage train to Geelong and enjoy a day out at the Pako Festa.
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Seymour Railway Heritage Centre invites residents to take a special vintage diesel haul heritage train tour to Geelong on Saturday, February 23 to enjoy a family day out at Geelong’s annual Pako Festa, with complimentary Devonshire Tea.
Pako Festa, is a much loved, free, annual community street festival — the largest of its kind in Australia.
Incorporating an extravagant street parade featuring about 90 floats and hundreds of performers representing 45 affiliated ethnic communities and about 60 other community groups and organisations.
Located in the heart of Geelong and known for its boutique stores and excellent brinch scene, Pakington St will be lined with stalls selling traditional foods, arts and crafts.
There will be six separate stages in the precinct offering performances of music and dance, as well as interactive workshops and exhibitions.
Pako Festa offers a unique opportunity to celebrate in an arena of ethnic diversity and harmony, as well as gaining an appreciation of the great variety of artistic and cultural expression within Geelong’s multicultural community.
Sample more than 20 diverse cuisines — the smells and sounds will take visitors to another world.
Also available is a coach transfer to Lorne.
Set on the Great Ocean Road alongside the picturesque waters of Loutit Bay, Lorne invites visitors to uncover its many indulgent little pleasures.
With excellent beaches and waterfalls on its doorstep, Lorne has become a staple of the Great Ocean Road and a key Viotorian holiday destination.
Journey to Pako Festa in the Heritage Train hauled by Blue and Gold heritage locomotives.
Travel in their comfortable 110-year-old wooden-compartment carriages.
The train will also have a kiosk on board for purchase of food and drinks.
For details and bookings visit srhc.org.au or phone 0477707411.
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