Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Shuttles & Tour
- Tours and Shuttles (various departure locations) arrive at Murtoa Railway Station
- One way journey from Murtoa to Horsham* (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN THE TIME!... Dept Murtoa Train Station 3.22pm; arrives Horsham Train Station 3.46pm). * For Friday one-way journey from Murtoa to Horsham, take advantage of a Complimentary Bus shuttle available to return to Murtoa's special evening event: Destination Murtoa Lights. To avoid disappointment, pre-booking of bus seat/s is essential: Call 0457 129 200 for complimentary bus shuttle enquiries.
- Horsham-Murtoa Shuttles:
Return ticket**: Adult $30, Child (5-15) $15.00, Child under 5 no charge
One way ticket**: Adult $15, Child (5-15) $7.50, Child under 5 no charge
Step aboard and arrive at Murtoa’s Big Weekend via rail on a heritage train to attend event highlights over Murtoa’s Big Weekend. For an (affordable) and unforgettable Horsham-Murtoa train shuttle, purchase your tickets here! Also an opportunity to travel to our region from further afar, check out the Spirit of the Wimmera tour… all during Murtoa’s Big Weekend.
Friday ticket booking link
Saturday ticket booking link
More InformationComplimentary Bus Shuttles
- Various Murtoa locations (see provided Timetable)
- Pre-book essential for evening event bus shuttle
- Free
Enjoy a complimentary bus shuttle to get you to all of the events during Murtoa’s Big Weekend on Saturday 5 October! (Plus note, essential pre-book option for Friday evening as listed on bus shuttle timetable).
Thank you to Murtoa Progress Association for supplying this fantastic service. Please find Shuttle Bus Timetable and Map information to plan your Big Weekend!
138th A&P Society Agricultural Show 2024
- Murtoa Show Grounds
Lake Street, Murtoa - 10am - 4pm (horses begin at 9am)
- $10 entry for non-members
FREE entry for children 16 and under
$5 for pensioners
$30 membership available: entitles free admission for member, partner, and children under 16 years - plus exhibit exceptions
The Murtoa Show has always been a gathering of locals who share a common interest in Murtoa’s past and present. Country Agricultural Shows will always fill an important role in every small town, to come together socially and to participate. It is also a great family experience with plenty of activities for all: loads of rides and games to amuse all ages! A Show not to be missed!
Note: This is a pet-free event; thank you for your understanding.
More InformationLevel Up! Gaming @ the Show!
- Murtoa Show,
Murtoa Show Grounds
Lake Marma, Murtoa - 10am-4pm
- Free
Come to the Murtoa Show and enjoy a gaming experience like no other! Gaming is the fastest growing sport in the world and is fun for all ages, providing a good social outing (easy to master for first timers).
Join in the fun, one and all.
The Stick Shed
The Nationally Heritage listed site will be open over the three days of Murtoa’s Big Weekend, with Saturday offering past employee tours, presenting a glimpse of the working days of the Shed.
Our new range of Stick Shed T-Shirts will be launched over Murtoa’s Big Weekend and committee members will be having a talk about the story of the Stick Shed followed immediately by a guided tour of the Stick Shed at 11.45am (additional tours at 12.45pm and 2.45pm). If you have any memorabilia or photographs (historical or current) that you wish to share with the committee of management for archival and promotional purposes, please bring these along to show us. Hard copies can be provided for scanning and returned to owner, or please forward electronic copies to email: stickshedcom@gmail.com
The Stick Shed is the largest timber-framed structure still standing in Victoria and is fundamental to Victoria and Australia’s cultural identity. It is an enduring testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian grains industry. Immense in size, the Stick Shed spans the length of five Olympic swimming pools and has been dubbed the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’.
More InformationMurtoa Museum Precinct: Old Water Tower, Concordia Cottage, Bell Tower & Railway Station Exhibition PLUS Pop-up Photography Exhibition
Come and explore the recently renovated Railway Station and take in the wonderful railway exhibition. Within the circular walls of the 1886 Railway Water Tower are three floors include the famous James Hill taxidermy collection of over 500 birds and other fauna of national importance. Concordia Cottage is the last remaining section of the original Lutheran Concordia College established at Murtoa in the 1890s. It holds interesting local historical material. Ring the bell of the Concordia Bell Tower!
PLUS! exciting new addition of a Pop-up Photography Exhibition ‘Comynality’
More InformationPop-up Photography Exhibition: Comynality
- Murtoa Railway Station, Comyn Street, Murtoa
- 12pm-2pm
- $9 Entry (includes Murtoa Museum Precinct entry to Old Water Tower, Concordia Cottage and Bell Tower)
See our Weekend Passes
Come to the Murtoa Railway Station to discover a pop-up photographic exhibition by the talented artists of Comyn Street, Murtoa…. appropriately themed ‘Comynality’.
Art for Sale – enquire within.
More InformationMurtoa Bowls Get-together
- Murtoa Bowling Club, Lloyd Street
- 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Enjoy the social atmosphere at the Murtoa Bowls Club!
More InformationMurtoa Silo Art – Day and Night
- Soldiers Avenue, Murtoa
- 24 hours - Night light show at Sunset (2 hours)
- Free to enjoy
Take in the sights of the Murtoa Silo Art. To be enjoyed by day, a breathtaking piece of art painted by Smug… and by night, an awe-inspiring digital lightshow art instalment by Transience. Take the opportunity to also enjoy the abundance of history at the nearby Murtoa Museum (Railway Station, Old Water Tower, Bell Tower and Concordia Cottage).
FRRR | DESTINATION: MURTOA LIGHTS
- Rabl Park, Breen Street walking trail entrance.
Parking options: Lake Marma Recreation Reserve, Breen St and neighbouring streets. - 6 - 11pm
- Free
Proudly funded by FRRR & Australian Government, make Rabl Park your destination to experience an unforgettable evening of Destination: Murtoa Lights.
Bring family and friends to encounter the stunning light trail. Admire Community Workshop sculptures brought to life. Interact with a stunning assortment of lighting features, while enjoying a lighting celebration of 40 years since the relocation of Murtoa’s historic Railway Bridge in this location. Includes live music, with a selection of food and beverages available to purchase. BYO chair or picnic rug.
Note: This is a pet-free event; thank you for your understanding.
GrainCorp Murtoa Music
- Rabl Park, Breen Street walking trail entrance
- 6 - 11pm
- Free
GrainCorp proudly supports Murtoa Music, bringing you live music by talented musicians, Brett & Ben Schmidt and The Last Stand… performed on Murtoa’s Community Stage, to enjoy in a social atmosphere at beautiful Rabl Park, Murtoa.
