First settled in 1842 Hurstbridge was  originally known as Allwood, after the homestead built there, but was renamed in 1924 after Henry Hurst, who built the first log bridge across the Diamond Creek.  Known as Hurst's Bridge until 1915, it became Hurst Bridge until about 1954, when it was simplified to one word. For many years the area was best known for its orchards, in fact in 1912 a rail line was extended to Hurstbridge to transport fruit to Melbourne. Further development of the town occurred in the Post-War years, and electricity was connected in 1957.

Getting here

Train

Hurstbridge Village is located at the end of the Melbourne Metro Hurstbridge line. The journey takes 1 hour 15 minutes from Southern Cross Station. The train will take you though the areas of Fairfield, Heidelberg, Greensborough and Eltham.

Drive:
Hurstbridge Village is located 28km from Melbourne.

From Melbourne CBD - 50mins:
Take Citylink, Western Ring Road and the Greensborough Bypass following the signs to Diamond Creek and then Hurstbridge.

From Melbourne Airport - 30mins:
Take Tullamarine Fwy towards City, exit towards Greensborough on the Western Ring Road. Exit towards Diamond Creek and follow signs to Hurstbridge.

Ride:
There are bike paths along the Diamond Creek trail which extend to Hurstbridge via Wattle Glen.
Hurstbridge is a popular coffee stop for experienced riders travelling up to St Andrews and Kinglake.

 
 
 

Boomerang Bags

Hurstbridge is proudly part of the Nillumbik Boomerang Bags movement. In fact, they recently surpassed the milestone of 7000 bags!

The group meet every Tuesday at the Hurstbridge Community Hub to make bags. Bags are available free at the Hub or in stores through the village.

Locals are welcome to join Boomerang Bags Nillumbik, visit us on Facebook here.
Find out more about Boomerang Bags at boomerangbags.org.

Heritage Trail

The Hurstbridge Heritage Trail, comprises 30 sites of historical significance to form the first formal heritage trail in Nillumbik. Each site has an information sign, many with great old photos.

Pick up a map in cafes and the newsagents in Hurstbridge or download the map, which includes a Discovery Quest for kids as well.

There is no real start or finish, just pick up the trail where you like and enjoy a one-hour walk around Hurstbridge.

Distance: 3.6km on varied path surfaces.