Discover Bullarto

For a stay in Bullarto, you can choose between specific themes: the Daylesford Railway leads to Bullarto Station, the Bullarto Gallery showcases the work of Phillip Edwards, and trails run through the hamlet and Wombat Forest or include the reservoir as a stopping point. Bullarto Station is currently Victoria’s highest railway station. The key to planning your visit is deciding whether to focus on the historic railway, the art or outdoor trails.

Daylesford Railway and Bullarto Station

The Daylesford Railway offers regular trips or excursions on historic trains. Its scenic route is nine kilometres long and climbs uphill to Bullarto. It passes through open farmland and Wombat State Forest before reaching Bullarto Station. The nine kilometres describe the length of the railway line; 747.4 metres is the station’s elevation. Bullarto Station offers visitors an immersive 1930s railway experience. Earlier redevelopment work at Bullarto Station included replicas of buildings and historical exhibitions. The train journey and the station experience are therefore two separate aspects of planning your trip. The Van Goods Shed at Bullarto Station is a venue for weddings and events. For travellers choosing Bullarto in connection with a celebration or event, the shed is a separate planning consideration alongside the train journey. If your trip is tied to a specific occasion, plan your stay around its date. If you plan to take a train, check the current timetable in advance.

Art at the Bullarto Gallery

The Bullarto Gallery showcases the artistic work of Phillip Edwards and is attached to his working studio and workshop. Visitors can see new works being created there. This means the venue combines the presentation of Edwards’ work with a view of how it is made. If you are interested in the artistic process as well as the finished work, this insight is part of the gallery’s distinctive character. The Bullarto Gallery thus offers a cultural focus alongside the railway theme.

Trails through Wombat Forest and to the reservoir

The two trails differ in their scenery and destinations. The Leitches Creek Springs Walk passes through bushland in Wombat Forest and through the hamlet of Bullarto; Bullarto and Bullarto Reservoir are among its stopping points. The Quartz Track, by contrast, ends at Bullarto Reservoir Reserve. This gives you two specific points of reference: the route through forest and hamlet on the Leitches Creek Springs Walk, and the endpoint at Reservoir Reserve on the Quartz Track. Before setting out, check current access and trail conditions.

Bullarto Reservoir

Public toilets are available at Bullarto Reservoir. As the condition of the facilities may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before your visit.

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