• Join us as we operate one of our steam locomotives and the heritage electric “Red Rattler' Tait train for our return to the annual Hurstbridge Wattle Festival.

• These shuttles will travel on a scenic return journey through Melbourne's leafy northern suburbs between Hurstbridge and Eltham.
  Take a seat in our heritage carriages with beautiful wood veneer panelling, pressed metal ceilings and opening windows to fully experience the steam era!
  You may also join us on our transfer trains from Newport or Flinders Street to Hurstbridge in the morning or Hurstbridge to Flinders Street or Newport in the evening.

• Come along for a ride on The Vintage Train for a fun family day out through Melbourne's Northern suburbs. 

• 6 x return shuttles will depart Hurstbridge at 10:15am, 11:35am, 12:50pm, 2:50pm, 4:10pm and 5:30pm. These 45 minute shuttles will operate to Eltham Station and return, passengers will not be able to join/leave the train at Eltham.

• One way transfer trips will depart at the following times - 
  Newport (Platform 1) 07:58am or Flinders Street (Platform 2) 8:42am to Hurstbridge arriving at 9:40am.
  Hurstbridge 6:50pm to Flinders Street arriving at 7:59pm or Newport arriving at 8:33pm. *Note* - As this transfer will be led by the heritage 'Red Rattler' Tait train rather than our Steam Locomotive, we are offering a reduced fare for this one way journey. 

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• More info on the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival can be found online at https://www.wattlefestival.org.au/

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• TIMETABLE

• Transfer 1, Newport or Flinders Street to Hurstbridge | Newport dep. 7:58AM or Flinders Street (Platform 2) dep. 8:42AM Hurstbridge arr. 9:40AM ONE WAY

  Shuttle 1, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 10:15AM, Eltham 10:39AM to 10:43AM, Hurstbridge arr. 11:00AM RETURN 

  Shuttle 2, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 11:35AM, Eltham 11:58AM to 12:02PM, Hurstbridge arr. 12:20PM RETURN

  Shuttle 3, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 12:50PM, Eltham 1:14PM to 1:18PM, Hurstbridge arr. 1:35PM RETURN 

  Shuttle 4, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 2:50PM, Eltham 3:13PM to 3:17PM, Hurstbridge arr. 3:35PM RETURN

  Shuttle 5, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 4:10PM, Eltham 4:33PM to 4:37PM, Hurstbridge arr. 4:55PM RETURN

  Shuttle 6, Hurstbridge to Eltham | Hurstbridge dep. 5:30PM, Eltham 5:53PM to 5:57PM, Hurstbridge arr. 6:15PM RETURN

  Transfer 2, Hurstbridge to Flinders Street or Newport | Hurstbridge dep. 6:50PM Flinders Street arr. 7:59PM Newport arr. 8:33PM ONE WAY
  *Note* - As this transfer will be led by the heritage 'Red Rattler' Tait train rather than our Steam Locomotive, we are offering a reduced fare for this one way journey.

  Please be at the station at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to your departure time.

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• THE VINTAGE TRAIN

• Ride with us onboard 'The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage.  Our steam locomotives are coal or oil fired and date from 1889 to 1952, while the carriages range from as early as 1906.  The train features beautiful timber work & pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, opening windows and comfortable compartment style seating.

• PRICES

• Morning One Way Transfer & Shuttles:
  Adult $35
  Under 17 $15
  Family $86 
  (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children)
  Under 3 $0
  (Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
  Companion Card Holder Ticket $0
  (A Free Companion Card Holder Ticket is available to any fare paying ticket purchased on shuttle services)

• Evening One Way Transfer:
  *Note* - As this transfer will be led by the heritage 'Red Rattler' Tait train rather than our Steam Locomotive, we are offering a reduced fare for this one way journey.
  Adult $17.50
  Under 17 $7.50
  Family $43
  (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children)
  Under 3 $0
  (Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
  Companion Card Holder Ticket $0
  (A Free Companion Card Holder Ticket is available to any fare paying ticket purchased on shuttle services)

• LOCATION
  Hurstbridge Railway Station
  Main Hurstbridge Rd, Hurstbridge, Victoria 3099

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GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

The following information is provided on the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival program site:

Hurstbridge is a small village with no parking during the festival (disability parking only - see section below).
We encourage you to consider options other than driving:

• Park at Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen and travel to Hurstbridge via FREE courtesy buses. These leave every 10 minutes from Diamond Creek station and stop at all designated Bus stops along the way.
• Park at Mernda Station  and travel to Hurstbridge via FREE courtesy buses. These leave every 30 minutes and make NO stops along the way.
• Park at Eltham, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen and travel by Metro train to Hurstbridge
• Catch the Hurstbridge train (Visit PTV for timetables)
• Ride your bike along the new Hurstbridge Bike Trail (extension of the Diamond Creek rail trail)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TryBooking Terms and Conditions.

Steamrail's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.

CONTACT DETAILS
Steamrail Victoria Inc. info@steamrail.com.au