BUDBURST Buses AND OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Budburst buses
Don't want to have to worry about driving this Budburst? Budburst hop on hop off buses are the easiest way to journey around the region come festival weekend. This year we will be running smaller buses to more wineries, delivering you directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges. The hop on hop off buses allow you to enjoy flexibility and explore at your own pace. Buses will be moving wine lovers between Budburst festival sites on Saturday only.
Tickets to board one of the Budburst buses are only $89 and include:
- Saturday bus ticket
- Weekend festival pass (for entry into the festival on Saturday AND Sunday).
This will allow you to venture out for a drive on Sunday to further explore the rolling hills and vines of the Macedon Ranges Wine Region.
Bus routes will be operating on a hop-on hop-off system with frequent buses allowing you to navigate between 5+ vineyards with 8+ wineries per loop! YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO TRAVEL ON A BUDBURST BUS.
Bus tickets are only available to purchase online prior to the festival and sales close 5pm Wednesday 13th November or until SOLD OUT, so don't miss out!
Budburst bus Loops
We have 2 Budburst bus routes on offer!
- Lancefield Loop (picking up and dropping off at Lancefield Post Office and Woodend Train Station)
- Woodend Wander (picking up and dropping off at Woodend Train Station)
The Budburst Buses will visit six different festival sites originating at either Woodend Train Station or Lancefield Post Office. This means you can catch a train to Woodend or park & walk easily to the Post Office in Lancefield.
You will be picked up from one of the designated collection points for your selected route at around 10.15 to 10.30am and delivered to the first stop on your route for an 11am start to your Festival experience. Information on each of the Bus Loops are available below.
WOODEND WANDERER
SOLD OUT
Picking up at Woodend train station
Winery stops include:
- Hanging Rock (including Cold Acre)
- Hesket Estate
- Hunter Gatherer (including Shadowfax)
- Mount Towrong (including Passing Clouds)
- Paramoor (Including Lord Malmsbury)
Download the map here
LANCEFIELD LOOP
SOLD OUT
Picking up at Woodend train station and Lancefield Post Office
Winery stops include:
- Double Oaks
- Cleveland Winery
- Lyons Will
- Midhill Vineyard
- Mount Monument (Including North Wines and Attwoods)
- Parkside (Including Zig Zag Road Wines)
Download the map here
BESPOKE BUS TOURS
If you are looking for something unique and special, Budburst Festival has also partnered with some of the leading wine tour companies in Victoria to offer bespoke tours. Create your own bespoke Budburst tour by contacting one of the following:
Cool Climate Tours provides a tailored tour of wineries or other local attractions in the Macedon Ranges for couples or up to four people. All in the comfort and safety of a Mercedes Benz ML 250 SUV. Contact brian@coolclimatetours.com.au for more information.
Enjoy the Budburst weekend with Journey Through the Ranges. Pick-ups and drop offs include Melbourne CBD (Fed square), Sunbury Station and Woodend Station. Singles, couples or groups are welcome! Book online now at jttr.com.au or email us at info@jttr.com.au.
Wine Tours Victoria offers small, personalised touring for 2 to 11 guests. Contact Trevor or Vicki on (03) 5428 8500 or email info@winetours.com.au for more information.
Get the party bus started and escape the concrete jungle to the hills, surrounded by panoramic views. Every journey is unique and designed to suit your group’s requirements. They work with you from the start and recommend wineries for your consideration. Contact for more information.Hello@kangaroohoppingtours.com.au
Daylesford Wine Tours provide small group award-winning experiences, so you get the best seat in the house this Budburst. For more information head to their website or phone 0473 302 206 or email hello@daylesfordwinetours.com.
Tracey and her team at Blue Wren Shuttle Service operate a fleet of three vehicles in the Heathcote and greater Bendigo Region. For a personalised winery tour tailored to your interests and tastes this Budburst look no further. For bookings or inquiries please call 0421 357 804.
Looking for a driver over the Budburst weekend? You've found it! Kimco is your trusted choice for a stress-free, relaxing winery tour. Ready to hit the road? Head to their website for more information or phone 0480 480 691 or email drive@kimco.com.au
Private bus tours
We love welcoming private buses over the Budburst weekend, we just ask that, if you are planning on organising a private bus, you please email through the details of your day to the Budburst Festival at events@mrva.com.au so we can ensure that there are enough glasses available for you at the winery when you arrive. Private buses will only be accepted by prior written arrangement with the Association.
Contact us at: events@mrva.com.au
