Hurstbridge Wattle Festival – Steam Train Rides
Highlights
- Join a scenic steam train journey through Melbourne's leafy northern suburbs, immersing in the charm of heritage travel.
- Experience the vintage elegance of heritage carriages, featuring beautiful wood veneer panelling and pressed tin ceilings.
- Enjoy a fun family day out at the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival, with six return shuttles departing at various times.
- Take a seat and feel the breeze through opening windows, connecting with the nostalgic steam era of travel.
Join Steamrail as they operate a K Class steam locomotive and the heritage electric Red Rattler Tait train at 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 heritage carriages with beautiful wood veneer panelling, pressed tin ceilings and opening windows to fully experience the steam era!
You may also join on 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.
Six return shuttles will depart Hurstbridge at various times. 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 also run. More info on the schedule of ride to the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival can be found online via the website.
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