Robertson Heritage Railway Station.

02/01/2026

Step aboard The Robertson Show Express and experience a heritage rail journey like no other! Departing Sydney Central, this relaxing and scenic adventure will take you via the Strathfield  Line and the picturesque Southern Highlands to the charming village of Robertson. Arriving just in ti...

16/12/2025

And if visiting Robertson Heritage Railway Station in the lead in to Christmas - this is the short timeframe to see the Dorrigo Waratah's, that are now in flower. See:(https://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/interns-2005/alloxylon-pinnatum.html). The trees can be viewed across from the station on the southern embankment

15/12/2025

School Holidays Special – DISCOUNTED PRICING Cockatoo Run on Sunday 18th January 2026 This January, make the most of the school holidays with a adventure on the Discounted Cockatoo Run, designed for grandparents and grandkids to enjoy together! East Coast Heritage Rail invites you to expe...

15/12/2025

14/11/2025

Can we interest you in a train trip from Robertson to Moss Vale and return?
With thanks to East Coast Heritage Rail, we have tickets available on the next Cockatoo run for a local trip behind a heritage diesel locomotive to Moss Vale and back. Drop in to the station on Sunday 23rd of November and see our friendly volunteers at the ticket office. Prices are just $30 for a family (2 x adults and 2 x children), with single tickets at $12, or child / concession at $6. Ticket numbers are limited and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Looking for more details? Then check on our web site below.
https://www.robertsonrailway.org.au/the-robertson-loop-train.html

30/10/2025

Cockatoo Run by Night Saturday 13 December 2025 The Cockatoo Run by Night offers a truly unforgettable summer evening escape from the city — a magical twilight train journey through some of New South Wales’ most scenic coastal landscapes. Departing Sydney – 2:00 PM Step abo...

16/10/2025

Cockatoo Run – 30th Anniversary Wine Tasting SpecialSunday 23 November 2025One of Australia’s Great Heritage Rail Experiences Join East Coast Heritage Rail for a truly unforgettable day as we celebrate 30 years of the iconic Cockatoo Run! This one-day-only special combines breathtak...

04/10/2025

Waratah weekend begins! Drop by the station for our plant and flower sale between 10 and 3 each day, or just go for a wander through the free waratah gardens

29/09/2025

Only ONE WEEK to go until the Babe Country Fair! 🐷

On Sunday 5 October, Robertson will be alive with colour, music and storytelling as we celebrate 30 years since Babe was filmed right here in our village.

Hosted at Robertson Public School, this day has something for everyone:
🌸 Fair rides & kids’ activities
🍔 Food trucks & stalls
🎶 Live entertainment
📽️ Babe screenings
🎨 Artisan & makers market

We’re so proud to have the support of our incredible sponsors:
Robertson Public School • Robertson Pub • Robertson Burrow Opshop • The Friendly Grocer • Ladies Shed • Bruno & Raffaella Favretti • Agriwest • Murray’s Coaches

And don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets (just $2 each!). All funds raised go straight back to Robertson Public School, and the prizes donated by our generous local businesses are amazing.

✨ Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and join us for this once-in-a-generation celebration! And remember - entrance is FREE!

👉 Full details here: https://www.robertsondiscovermore.com/babe-country-fair-robertson-2025

19/09/2025

Waratah pre-orders now open for pick up on the long weekend. Avoid disappointment and get your orders in early, as some varieties have very limited quantities. Please note that we close pre-orders on Thursday 02/10/25 to give our volunteers time to get organised for the big day.

Pre order forms are available on our web site here -

Waratah plants - order form

12/09/2025

Our Waratah Weekend is getting closer! Join us over the October long weekend for our annual sale of live waratah plants and cut flowers. This is our major fund raiser for the year which allows our volunteers to maintain the station area and the Robertson Commons open space for locals and visitors alike.

On Sunday the 5th of October, Robertson will come alive with Babe's Country Fair. This is a celebration marking 30 years since the movie Babe, filmed right here in Robertson, was released. If that's not enough reason to visit, East Coast Heritage Rail will also arriving into town on the Sunday to join in the celebrations with their own 30th anniversary of The Cockatoo Run.

07/09/2025

The next event on our calendar is going to be big! Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Robertson's favourite talking pig, Babe! This year also marks 30 years of The Cockatoo Run, with East Coast Heritage Rail arriving on the 5th of October to join in the festivities.

Our annual waratah weekend begins 4th of October and runs right through the long weekend. Drop by the station and wander around one of the best free waratah displays in the state! We also have cut flowers and live waratah plants for sale, with proceeds going back into the upkeep of our station and grounds

ROBERTSON IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS OCTOBER!🎉

We’ve got a weekend of celebrations like no other, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Robertson is buzzing with excitement as we mark not one, but TWO incredible 30-year milestones… plus our beautiful Waratah Festival.

🐷30 YEARS OF BABE
Step back into the magic of the 1995 film Babe, filmed right here in Robertson, with the Babe Country Fair on Sunday 5 October at Robertson Public School. Expect rides, local stalls, delicious food trucks, kids’ activities, Babe screenings and more. We’re still taking applications for food trucks, beverage vans, artisans, artists and local makers — so if you’d like to be part of the fair, apply via the link: https://www.robertsondiscovermore.com/babe-country-fair-robertson-2025

🚂ALL ABOARD THE COCKATOO RUN
The iconic Cockatoo Run is also turning 30! Jump on this heritage train from Sydney or the Illawarra and enjoy a stunning journey through escarpments and rainforests before arriving in Robertson for a day of pure celebration. Seats are limited, so book early via this link - https://tinyurl.com/y23s57bv
Don't forget that you could win a trip for you and your family on the Cockatoo Run for Sunday the 5th of October! Head to our Robertson Discover More Facebook and Instagram and enter via the pinned post at the top of the page.

🌸WARATAH FESTIVAL
From 27 September – 12 October, explore beautiful art exhibitions and grab your own Waratah plants and flowers for sale at The Fettlers Shed by the railway. Local artists include Anne Wilson, Regina Brewster, Barbara Combe, and Sonia O’Shea.
For more info on the plant sale or art, contact Sonia at [email protected].

Let’s come together as a community, invite our friends and family from near and far, and celebrate the magic, heritage and beauty of our town. There’s nothing quite like Robertson when we unite. 💛