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Kid's Birthday Parties

Looking for a unique kid's birthday party venue in Bendigo?

Step aboard a heritage tram and let the party roll through the heart of the city!

Our Tram Birthday Parties offer an exclusive and unforgettable experience that's perfect for kids of all ages.

Why choose a Kid's Tram Birthday Party in Bendigo?

  • Unique experience: Celebrate amidst Bendigo's grand architecture, enjoying the picturesque backdrop of the city's rolling vistas.
  • Hassle-free planning: We handle the details, so you can focus on having fun.
  • Customisable: Choose your pick-up and drop-off points, and bring along your favourite tunes to set the party mood.

Gather your loved ones and get ready to party through Bendigo on your child's special day. We can't wait to welcome you on board for a birthday party that's sure to be the talk of the town!

Inclusions:

  • Private Tram Hire: The tram is your exclusive party venue! With the charm of yesteryear, our trams set the stage for a birthday bash like no other in Bendigo.

Cost:

  • $300 per hour

Optional extras:

  • Catering: $15 per person 
  • Underground Mine Experience Tour at Central Deborah Gold Mine: $350 for up to 23 people

Special considerations:

  • There are no toilets on the tram, arrangements can be made for toilet breaks at Central Deborah Gold Mine.
  • Not all trams are wheelchair-accessible, chat with our team to find out which tram will suit your occasion.
  • Road safety must be observed at all times.

 

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Our Tram Fleet

We currently have 15 trams within our service fleet. You can find out more about each of them below.

Download a summary of Bendigo trams from 1903 to 1972 here.

Download a summary of trams within the Bendigo Tramways Fleet from 1972 to present here.

Tram No. 7 Vintage Talking Tram 7 at the Bendigo Tramways Depot 

  • This J class tram was built in 1915 by the Meadowbank Manufacturing Company in Sydney for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust as Tram No. 76.
  • It was sold to the Electric Supply Company of Victoria in the 1930s for operation at Ballarat Tramways as Tram No. 19.
  • In 1960 it was transferred to Bendigo where it operated as Tram No. 7 until 1972.
  • In December 2017, Tram No. 7 was launched back into service as a Vintage Talking Tram  thanks to a crowdfunding campaign which raised over $35,000 towards its restoration.

 

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Tram No. 8 Vintage Talking Tram 8 at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This Brill car was built in 1903 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Electric Supply Company of Victoria as Tram No. 8.
  • This tram was one of the original twelve electric trams built for the launch of electric trams in Bendigo.
  • It was decomissioned in 1947.
  • Restoration of this tram to its 1903 configuration commenced in 2001 and was completed in 2012 for the 40th anniversary of Vintage Talking Tram Services.

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Tram No. 15 Vintage Talking Tram 15 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This Birney tram was built in 1924 by J.G. Brill and Co. of Philadelphia in the USA for the Melbourne Electric Supply Company, who were the operators of Geelong Tramways. The tram was flat-packed and shipped from the USA in crates and then assembled in Geelong where it operated as Tram No. 15.
  • Tram No. 15 was transferred to Bendigo in 1948, operating until 1959.
  • This tram is unique among Birney Trams as being one of only two known to have longitudinal seating.
  • Tram No. 15 is now renowned for operating as Santa Tram during the month of December.

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Tram No. 17 Vintage Talking Tram 17 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This Toast Rack Tram was built in 1913 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Electric Supply Company of Victoria, who operated Bendigo Tramways from 1903-1934.
  • In 1978, Tram No. 17 was transported to Melbourne to take part in the Australia Day Cavalcade of Transport celebrations. This made it the first Bendigo tram to operate on the Melbourne system.
  • Tram No. 17 is the only tram built especially for Bendigo Tramways that is still in service today.


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Tram No. 19 Vintage Talking Tram 19 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • Construction on this M class tram started in 1917 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust. However, the tram was unable to be delivered until 1918 because the electrical components could not be obtained due to the shortages of WWI.
  • In 1919 it was sold to the newly established Footscray Tramways Trust, but did not operate as they were unable to open their tramways due to an unavailability of power.
  • It operated throughout Melbourne as Tram No. 183 from 1920 and was transferred to Bendigo in 1935.
  • Tram No. 19 was selected as one of four cars to inaugurate the Vintage Talking Tram service in 1972.

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Tram No. 25 Vintage Talking Tram 25 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This P class tram was built in 1917 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust, where it operated as Tram No. 27.
  • From 1920 this tram operated throughout Melbourne as Tram No. 133.
  • In 1947 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) to operate at Bendigo Tramways as Tram No. 25.
  • Tram No. 25 was selected as one of four cars to inaugurate the Vintage Talking Tram service in 1972.


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Tram No. 30 Vintage Talking Tram 30 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This Birney tram was built in 1925 by J.G. Brill and Co. in Philadelphia USA for the Municipal Tramways Trust in Adelaide South Australia. It was flatpacked and shipped to Adelaide, where it was assembled and operated as Tram No. 301 on the Port Adelaide line until it was closed in 1935.
  • It was purchased for Geelong Tramways in 1936, where it operated as Tram No. 30.
  • In 1947 Tram No. 30 was transferred to Bendigo.
  • Tram No. 30 was driven by His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales on his visit to Bendigo in October 1974.

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Tram No. 44 Vintage Talking Tram 44 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This E class tram was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT), where it operated as Tram No. 44.
  • In 1951 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) for operation at Bendigo Tramways as Tram No. 17.
  • In 1981, under management of The Bendigo Trust, work commenced on restoring the tram to its original PMTT format and livery so it could join the Bendigo Tramways Vintage Talking Tram fleet as Tram No. 44.
  • Tram No. 44 was one of two trams restored especially for the PMTT Centenary in 2010.

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Tram No. 45 Anzac Centenary Tram sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This E class tram was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in South Australia for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT), where it operated as Tram No. 45.
  • In 1951 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) for operation at Bendigo Tramways as Tram No. 18.
  • In 2001 it was painted in a gold livery to commemorate the 150th celebrations for the discovery of gold in Victoria, operating in Ballarat until its return to Bendigo in 2005.
  • In 2015 this tram underwent a complete refurbishment and was transformed into the Anzac Centenary Tram until 2019. 
  • In 2019 it was returned to our fleet as part of the normal Vintage Talking Tram service.

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Tram No. 84 Vintage Talking Tram 84 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This B class tram was built in 1917 by James Moore and Co. of Melbourne for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, where it operated as Tram No. 84.
  • In 1931 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) for operation at Bendigo Tramways as Tram No. 16.
  • In 1975 the tram was made operational by The Bendigo Trust and it ran on special outings from time-to-time.
  • Throughout 2009/10 this tram was restored back to its original California combination format as Tram No. 84, in time for its debut at the centenary celebrations of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust (P&MTT).

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Tram No. 302 The Yarn Bomb Tram passing the Bendigo Bank Headquarters

  • This Birney tram was built in 1925 by J.G. Brill and Co. in Philadelphia USA for the Municipal Tramways Trust (MTT) in Adelaide South Australia. It was flat-packed and shipped to Adelaide, where it was assembled and operated as Tram No. 302 on the Port Adelaide line until it closed in 1935.
  • In 1936 this tram was purchased for Geelong Tramways and operated as Tram No. 29.
  • In 1947 it was transferred to Bendigo, operating until 1972.
  • Each Winter this tram is transformed into the Yarn Bomb Tram.

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Tram No. 369 Vintage Talking Tram 369 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This H-Type tram was built in 1929 by Pengelley in South Australia for the Municipal Tramways Trust in Adelaide South Australia, where it operated as Tram No. 369.
  • Tram No. 369 was purchased by Bendigo Tramways in 2006 for a mere $1.00, although it cost several thousand dollars to have it transported from Adelaide and a further $17,000 to restore it to its former glory.
  • This tram is better known today as The Blues Tram.


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Tram No. 610 Vintage Talking Tram 610 sitting at the Bendigo Tramways Depot

  • This Y1 class tram was built in 1930 by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Preston Workshops, where it operated throughout Melbourne as Tram No. 610 until 1965.
  • Only four other trams of this design were ever built.
  • During the late 1990s Tram No. 610 was placed into storage as part of the MMTB's reserve fleet.
  • In March 2005, Tram No. 610 was transferred to Bendigo to operate as a Vintage Talking Tram.


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Tram No. 880 Vintage Talking Tram 880 passing Bendigo's Alexandra Fountain

  • This SW6 class tram was built in 1942 by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Preston Workshops, where it operated in Melbourne as Tram No. 880.
  • During the late 1990s Tram No. 880 was placed into storage as part of the MMTB's reserve fleet.
  • In March 2005, Tram No. 880 was transferred to Bendigoto operate as a Vintage Talking Tram.
  • In 2014 Tram No. 880 was transformed into a moving art piece to mark the opening of Bendigo's newest hotel, The Schaller Studio.

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Tram No. 918 The Dja Dja Wurrung Tram passing Bendigo's Alexandra Fountain

  • This SW6 class tram was built in 1946 by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) Preston Workshops, where it operated in Melbourne as Tram No. 918.
  • During the late 1990s Tram No. 918 was placed into storage as part of the MMTB's reserve fleet.
  • In March 2005, Tram No. 918 was transferred to Bendigo to operate as a Vintage Talking Tram.
  • In 2017, Tram No. 918 was transformed into the Dja Dja Wurrung Tram to share the fascinating traditions of Bendigo's first people.

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