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Branxton

Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale. This is a perfect trip for those who don’t want to be too far from the action of Hunter Valley Steamfest as the return trip takes just over an hour.

As there is no ability for the steam engine to turn around at Branxton, the engine and carriages arrive and depart in the same order. This means the steam locomotive will pull the journey from Maitland to Branxton and will then be at the rear and push the return journey from Branxton to Maitland with the assistance of a heritage diesel engine.

Due to the Heritage Nature of the locomotives, prams and wheelchairs are unable to be take on the train. A wheelchair and pram enclosure will be situated next to the ticketing tent and patrons able to utilise this for free over the weekend.

Saturday – 18 April 2020

Sunday – 19 April 2020

Prices

Adult
$40
Concession/Child
$38
Child under 5
$36
Family
$136

When will tickets go on sale?

Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook pages for information regarding ticket on sale dates for Steamfest 2021. 

Where can I buy my tickets?

Information to all journeys are available on our pages and once you have selected your journey you will be redirected through to our ticketing partner, Ticketek’s, website.

Once tickets are on sale, you can purchase through the Steamfest website which is available 24 hours. 

Tickets can also be purchased at the event from the ticketing tent located outside Maitland Station over the Steamfest weekend.

Please note: If a journey is sold out prior to the event then no tickets will be available at the event for this journey.

What is Green Steam?

Forming part of Maitland City Council’s annual Community Grants Program, Green Steam is an initiative to promote projects that connect the community with improving our environment.

$2.00 from every ticket sold will help support local environmental recovery programs, renewable energy projects and greening initiatives that enhance health, well being and quality of life.

For more information on Maitland City Council’s annual Community Grants Program click here.

Can I buy train tickets on the day?

Yes, any tickets on steam and heritage diesel train journeys that haven’t been sold out prior to the festival will be available to purchase from the ticketing tent located outside Maitland Station over the Steamfest weekend.

To avoid missing out on your preferred trip we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance.

Does my infant need a ticket?

Infants under two years of age do not need a ticket provided they sit on a parents or guardians lap and do not take up a seat.

If you choose not to purchase a ticket for an infant they will not be entitled to any inclusions on the specialty journeys.

Can I get a refund on my tickets if I miss my train?

Please see our ticketing conditions here.

I bought train tickets prior to the event and now I cant make it? Can I have a refund?

Please see our ticketing conditions here.

Can I swap my ticket to a different journey?

Please see our ticketing conditions here.

I haven’t received my ticket in the mail yet? How do I get them?

This timetable has been prepared with information available as at 14/02/2019.

The right is reserved to vary the advertised times, program and to add, withdraw or substitute locomotives,carriages and facilities provided as necessary.

Patrons are purchasing a rail journey only and no offer of added benefit is made or warranted except as here detailed.

Because of this, the Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest timetable will be in draft form until 2 weeks prior to the event. 

We are unable to send tickets out prior to the timetable being finalised. 

If you are concerned your ticket will not reach your home before the event date, please select the collect at event method. 

I am a pensioner, do I get a discount?

Concession tickets are for Aged Pensioners, Seniors Card Holders, Government Pension (including people with a disability) and Companion Card (will receive a ticket charged at concession rate, not a free ticket) holders only.

Who is the ticketing partner?

Maitland Events is working in partnership with Ticketek to complete the sales of all Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest ticketing. 

Concession tickets apply to Age Pensioners, Seniors, Children Under 17, Government Pension (including people with a disability) and Companion Card Holders.

Child tickets apply to children 5-17 years old inclusive.

Children under the age of two years do not require a ticket provided they sit on parent or guardians lap and do not take a seat. If you choose not to purchase a ticket for an infant they will not be entitled to any inclusions on the specialty journeys.

Family tickets include two adults and two children.

GREEN STEAM

Forming part of Maitland City Council’s annual Community Grants Program, Green Steam is an initiative to promote projects that connect the community with improving our environment. $2.00 from every ticket sold will help support local environmental recovery programs, renewable energy projects and greening initiatives that enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life. For more information on Maitland City Council’s annual Community Grants Program click here.

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