# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:02 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:33 am (+10:00) - **Event Description**: 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. TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DJVRU 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 tin 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) 8:02am 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. More info on the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival can be found online at https://www.wattlefestival.org.au/ TIMETABLE Transfer 1, Newport or Flinders Street to Hurstbridge | Newport dep. 8:02AM 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. 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. TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DJVRU 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 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 TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DJVRU - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hurstbridge/hurstbridge-wattle-festival-shuttles-sunday-30-august-2026/200029922330933 - **Event Categories**: festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 97 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hurstbridge - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Hurstbridge Train Station - **lat**: -37.639650769577 - **long**: 145.19211058077 - **full address**: Hurstbridge Train Station, Hurstbridge,VIC,Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6dc9694a6e990dbe63780feefc799ac69af1e642ef37dd7e6ef9c7821fbc886d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc345e42-gmir?v=1775836891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 being held? - **A:** Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:02 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:33 am at Hurstbridge Train Station, Hurstbridge,VIC,Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026? - **A:** Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 is organized by Steamrail Victoria. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Steamrail Victoria's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Steamrail Victoria a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Steamrail Victoria has 125+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Steamrail Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles - Sunday 30 August 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hurstbridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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