Discover Bullarto: Railway, Art and Forest

Bullarto offers an unusually clear trio for planning your trip: a historic railway, art connected with the working process, and trails through bushland. The Daylesford Railway travels uphill to the station, Bullarto Gallery displays works by Phillip Edwards, and the trails lead into Wombat Forest and to the reservoir. You can tailor your stay to different interests: a train experience, a cultural visit or time outdoors.

Ride the Daylesford Railway up to Bullarto

The Daylesford Railway offers regular services and excursions on historic trains. Its scenic route is nine kilometres long and climbs uphill to Bullarto. Before reaching Bullarto Station, the line passes through open farmland and Wombat State Forest. The change between these landscapes is part of the character of the journey.

Bullarto is currently Victoria’s highest railway station, at 747.4 metres above sea level. Bullarto Station offers visitors an immersive 1930s railway experience. Earlier redevelopment work included replicas of buildings and historical displays. The Van Goods Shed at Bullarto Station is used as a venue for weddings and events. If you’re planning a train trip, it’s worth checking the current timetable.

Art and insights into the working process

Bullarto Gallery presents the artistic work of Phillip Edwards. The gallery is attached to his working studio and workshop, where visitors can see new works taking shape. This brings together two sides of artistic work: the pieces on display and a glimpse into how they are made. For a culturally focused stay, it offers a different emphasis from the railway history at the station or the trails through Wombat Forest.

Forest trails and Bullarto Reservoir

The Leitches Creek Springs Walk includes Bullarto and Bullarto Reservoir as points of interest and passes through bushland in Wombat Forest and the hamlet of Bullarto. The Quartz Track ends at Bullarto Reservoir Reserve. The two trails can be distinguished as follows: the Leitches Creek Springs Walk includes forest, the hamlet and points of interest along its route; the Quartz Track ends at the reservoir reserve.

If you’re planning a walk, please check current trail and access conditions before setting out. Public toilets are available at Bullarto Reservoir; confirm their current condition before your visit.

Plan your stay around your interests

The railway combines practical trip planning with the history at the station; for the trails, you should take current access and trail conditions into account, while the gallery focuses on the artistic working process. These differences can help you tailor your search to the reason for your trip: a railway excursion, time outdoors or a cultural visit.

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