Bendigo Easter Festival - Sunday 9th April 2023
Date & Time
Sun Apr 09 2023 at 08:20 am
Location
Southern Cross railway station | Melbourne, VI
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Join Steamrail as we head to Bendigo for a day at the Bendigo Easter Festival behind V/Line heritage diesel locomotive A66 and returning with steam locomotive R711 (steam Bendigo to Melbourne only).There is much to see and do for the whole family at the Bendigo Easter Festival. Watch the Gala Parade, be entertained by roving street performers, visit the Rotary Art and Craft market or art gallery, be enthralled by the Goldfields library story telling tree, have fun at the Central Carnival on the rides, ride the vintage tram, wander around and admire the grandeur of the ‘gold era’ buildings or have a quiet lunch at one of the many fine hotels and cafes.
The Bendigo Easter Festival will culminate when thousands of people line the streets to watch the gorgeous display of colour in the Gala Parade. Experience the excitement as Bendigo’s newest Dragon Dai Gum Loong (the world’s longest Imperial Dragon!), weaves his way through the historic streetscapes of Bendigo.
Sit back in your comfortable compartment and enjoy the scenery as our classic steam locomotive powers through the line's historic tunnels and viaducts. On arrival at Bendigo there is 6.5 hours to explore. After a full day out, relax in your comfortable 1920s or 1940s carriage with a snack, or some light refreshments as we take you home to Melbourne.
Steam locomotive R711 will be waiting in Bendigo for our train to arrive, hauling the train back to Melbourne in the afternoon.
FIRST CLASS
Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage 'S Type' Carriage compartment.
EXCURSION CLASS
Experience our 1930's 'K Type' Carriages with gorgeous timber and chrome finishings. Featuring 'old-school' air-con, with the windows wide open to beat the heat and listen to the engine working hard up the Central Victorian Hills. Seating in either a compartment or saloon carriage.
ON-TRAIN SERVICES
Our on-train facilities include a kiosk which stocks a range of light refreshments, snacks and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits. A range of souvenirs will also be able for purchase from our on-board store.
BENDIGO STEAM WEEKEND
Make a long weekend of it! Tickets are available for steam hauled tours based out of Bendigo on Saturday and Sunday, with a one way train from Melbourne to Bendigo on Friday and the option to return on Monday afternoon.
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Event Location
Southern Cross railway station, ,Melbourne,VIC,AustraliaEvent Host
Steamrail Victoria