Join us on Sunday 8 December for Hello Ellenbrook! - a free family-friendly event to mark the opening of the Ellenbrook Line and celebrate the diverse and rich mix of culture of Perth’s north-east corridor. From tasty food that represents the multicultural community, bustling stalls from local businesses and community groups, to live performances, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Hello Ellenbrook! is the only place where you can score a piece of history by participating in the Discovery Trail to collect station posters, collectible station cards and a special Ellenbrook Line card - all limited edition!
From 9.30am to 2pm, your *SmartRider is your ticket to tag on and discover Perth’s five new stations – Morley, Noranda, Ballajura, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook - and be part of the big day.
There will be activities and entertainment at every station along the line:
*Travel is free on Sunday for SmartRider holders.
Morley Station
- Meet the players from the East Perth Football Club
- Scouts WA obstacle course - challenge yourself!
- 500 FREE coffees on offer - get in quick!
- Face painting
- Meet the ‘Freedom Fairies’
- Italian cuisine taster
- Join the Discovery Trail to explore the Ellenbrook Line, learn about the five new stations and collect limited-edition station cards plus an ultimate prize – a golden Ellenbrook Line station card or a SmartRider*.
Noranda Station
- Go-karts
- Giant trampolines
- FREE ice cream
- Vietnamese cuisine taster
- Join the Discovery Trail to explore the Ellenbrook Line, learn about the five new stations and collect limited-edition station cards plus an ultimate prize – a golden Ellenbrook Line station card or a SmartRider*.
Ballajura Station
- Cuddly Animal Farm - pet a farm animal in the petting pen
- Toddler and DNA obstacle courses - for ages 3 and over
- FREE fairy floss
- FREE sausage sizzle
- Market and community stalls
- Face painting
- Middle Eastern cuisine taster
- Join the Discovery Trail to explore the Ellenbrook Line, learn about the five new stations and collect limited-edition station cards plus an ultimate prize – a golden Ellenbrook Line station card or a SmartRider*.
Whiteman Park Station
- Warrior obstacle course - for ages 3 and over
- Meet the mermaids
- Face painting
- Scouts WA games and activities
- Toddler and DNA obstacle courses - for ages 3 and over
- Market and community stalls
- FREE monster slushies
- FREE sausage sizzle
- Indian cuisine taster
- Join the Discovery Trail to explore the Ellenbrook Line, learn about the five new stations and collect limited-edition station cards plus an ultimate prize – a golden Ellenbrook Line station card or a SmartRider*.
Ellenbrook Station
- Community stage with live performances
- Tea cup ride
- Arts and crafts workshop
- Face painting
- Meet and greet the ‘Animal Ark’ reptiles
- Market and community stalls
- Fire engines and firemen
- FREE donuts
- FREE sausage sizzle
- Filipino cuisine taster
- Join the Discovery Trail to explore the Ellenbrook Line, learn about the five new stations and collect limited-edition station cards plus an ultimate prize – a golden Ellenbrook Line station card or a SmartRider*.
*The golden Ellenbrook Line card and SmartRider is very limited stock and only available if you complete the Discovery Trail.
How to get there
See the maps below for an overview of what's on at each station, and indivual station maps to navigate your way.
Event Map
Morley Station
Noranda Station
Ballajura Station
Whiteman Park Station
Ellenbrook Station
Parking is available at all stations.
Special Event trains will be running along the Ellenbrook Line for the duration of the event, with the first public train bound for Ellenbrook departing Bayswater Station at 9:58am and the first train from Ellenbrook departing at 10:13am.
Remember to stay sun smart and bring a hat and water bottle. There will be sunscreen available at METRONET tents at all stations.
From Monday 9 December regular passenger services will begin. For more information on how to get to your new stations, you can find out more on the Transperth website.
The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project has delivered 21 kilometres of new rail, giving people living and working in Perth's north-eastern suburbs more transport choice. Perth’s largest public transport project since the Mandurah Line has supported approximately 6,500 jobs and helped shape vibrant new communities. Click here for more project information.