Morwell Rose Garden Festival - Saturday 9th November 2024

Name: Morwell Rose Garden Festival - Saturday 9th November 2024
Start: 2024-11-09T08:40:00+11:00
End: 2024-11-09T19:34:00+11:00
Location: Southern Cross Station Melbourne

Schedule

Sat Nov 09 2024 at 08:40 am to 07:34 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Southern Cross Station Melbourne | Melbourne, VI

Join us aboard The Vintage Train as we venture east to the Morwell International Rose Garden Festival behind an R class steam locomotive.
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Departing Newport, Southern Cross, Flinders Street, Caulfield, Dandenong or Pakenham Stations, the train will steam from the heart of Melbourne through to the rapidly expanding southeastern suburbs. Reminiscent of the glory days of 'The Gippslander' an express run will be had towards the Latrobe Valley. After flying beyond the overhead and leaving the suburbs behind, our train will enter the lush farming country of West Gippsland. Relax onboard as the locomotive works hard to tackle the steep grades of Longwarry Bank, through the valley and onto the mysterious Haunted Hills before arriving at Morwell at 11:56am.
Morwell International Rose Garden Festival
Showcasing the international award-winning Rose Garden in the heart of Morwell and celebrating the work of the Friends of the Rose Garden Volunteers, the Festival promises to be a blooming spectacle of colour and light for all ages. Explore the roses, take part in a range of free activities, treat your taste buds to a traditional Devonshire Tea at the CWA marquee or partake in retail therapy at the garden and market stalls. The festival’s favourite gardening guru, Costa Georgiadis will chat about all things gardening and sustainability.
Reboard the train for a 4:15pm departure from Morwell. The engine will work hard to climb towards Hearnes Oak before picking up speed and heading west towards the setting sun, finishing a memorable day out onboard The Vintage Train!
RESERVED SEATING
Choose to travel in Excursion Class to experience 'old-school' air-con with the windows open in our heritage wooden carriages dating back to 1906. Otherwise, upgrade to our air conditioned First Class carriage to sit back in a comfortable air conditioned & heated 1940s-vintage compartment.
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, comfortable compartment style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms. All rail seating is reserved.
ON-TRAIN SERVICES
Our on-train facilities include a kiosk stocking a wide range of light refreshments, snacks and hot & 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 on board.
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TIMETABLE
<< SUBJECT TO CHANGE >> Please check the final times as shown on your seating allocation which will be emailed 2 days prior to the tour operating.
8:40am dep. NEWPORT STATION
9:00am dep. SOUTHERN CROSS
9:05am dep. FLINDERS STREET
9:26am dep. CAULFIELD
9:53am dep. DANDENONG
10:21am dep. PAKENHAM
11:56pm arr. MORWELL
4:15pm dep. MORWELL
6:01pm arr. PAKENHAM
6:25pm arr. DANDENONG
6:52pm arr. CAULFIELD
7:08pm arr. FLINDERS STREET
7:15pm arr. SOUTHERN CROSS
7:34pm arr. NEWPORT STATION