BUDBURST Buses AND OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Budburst buses
Leave the driving to someone else!
Budburst buses are a convenient way to navigate the festival, giving you stress-free flexibility and total peace of mind.
On Saturday we will be operating a hop on/hop off bus service, allowing you the flexibility and explore at your own pace. On Sunday take a bus for a set itinerary that means you stay with your bus for the whole day. Buses are operated by friendly local drivers that will take you directly to the cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to 5 Budburst venues, with 6+ wineries on each loop.
Tickets to board one of the Budburst buses are only $105 and include:
- A day bus ticket
- Weekend festival pass (for entry into the festival on Saturday AND Sunday)
- Choice of bus route
- Keepsake wine glass
- Festival passport and map
This gives you the flexibility to sit back and relax on day you have your bus ticket and then venture further afield on a self-drive itinerary to further explore the rolling hills and vineyards of the Macedon Ranges Wine Region on the other.
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.
BOOK YOUR BUDBURST FESTIVAL EXPLORER TICKET NOW
On Saturday bus routes will be operating a hop-on hop-off system with frequent buses allowing you to navigate between 5+ budburst sites with 6+ wineries per loop at your own pace.
On Sunday take a bus for a set itinerary that means you stay with your bus for the whole day, still allowing you to visit 5+ budburst sites with 6+ wineries per loop.
The Budburst Buses will visit multiple festival sites with routes originating at either Woodend Train Station or Lancefield Post Office. Choose your preferred bus, then either catch a train to Woodend, or find easy, unrestricted car parking in Lancefield.
You will be picked up from one of the designated collection points for your selected route between 10.00 to 10.15 am in time for your Festival Day to begin.
PLEASE NOTE: 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!
The Budburst Buses will visit 5 to 6 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.
- 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)
Information on each of the Bus Loops are available below.
WOODEND WANDERER
Picking up at Woodend train station
Winery stops include:
- Hanging Rock
- Hesket Estate
- Hunter Gatherer
- Mount Towrong
- Paramoor
Download the map here
LANCEFIELD LOOP
Picking up at Woodend train station and Lancefield Post Office
Winery stops include:
- Double Oaks
- Lyons Will
- Midhill Vineyard
- Mount Monument
- Red Poppy Estate
- Parkside
Download the map here
BESPOKE BUS TOURS
The Budburst Festival has partnered with some of the leading wine tour companies in Victoria to offer bespoke tours.
Explore Budburst 2025 with Local Transport You Can Trust Kimco
Kimco is a locally owned and female-led transport service based right here in the Macedon Ranges. Their friendly team of drivers are all proud Macedon Ranges locals, with a deep knowledge of the region’s wineries, back roads, and hidden gems!
Their team are here to make your festival weekend smooth, safe, and fun. Whether you need a lift between venues or a tailored experience for your group, we've got you covered.
Booking is easy!
Visit www.kimco.com.au and complete the simple booking form with your Budburst dates, pick-up location, and any special requests or call/text us directly on 0480 480 691
They’ll confirm your booking within 24 hours—then all that’s left is to sit back, relax, and enjoy Budburst 2025!
Private bus tours
Private buses are welcome over the Budburst weekend. If you would like to organise a private bus, please email details of your proposed visit to events@mrva.com.au Private buses will only be accepted by prior written arrangement with the Association by 1st November.
Contact us for more information at: events@mrva.com.au
