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Vintage Rail Journeys
Things To Do Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Join Aurora Australis train for an adventure in Regional NSW.
You’ll probably remember the Southern Aurora overnight sleeping train which ran from 1962-1986. They’ve bought 16 carriages from this famous train, and have restored 11 of them to operation so that you can enjoy the comfort of travelling in them once again.
Across the three different rail tours, you’ll see some of NSW’s best scenery, as they primarily travel during daylight hours. You’ll enjoy meeting the locals on river cruises, at museums and gardens. You’ll hear about innovations from farmers and producers. You’ll love the guidance provided by the Off-train Guest Attendants and coach drivers.
You’ll enjoy hearty meals in the dining carriage prepared by their onboard chef, Scott Dowling from Orange, NSW. He uses local produce wherever he can.
The decor in your compartment is straight out of the 1960’s, and you’ll find the service from your guest attendant to be just like flying Business Class.
They’re sure you’ll have a great holiday, all while supporting regional small business.
You’ll also be making a real contribution to the preservation of this iconic train, and helping Railway Societies preserve this heritage.
Services
From $4250 to $6795
The original and most popular rail tour – enjoy the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the great dividing range at the beginning and end of the journey, the vineyards of the Hunter Valley and Orange, and you will have the rare opportunity to travel on freight only lines across the Liverpool Plains from Werris Creek on the way to Orange. A real treat is the spectacular scenery in the Capertee Valley on the way to Rylstone.
Disabled Access
From $4250 to $6795
Experience the heart of Australia’s food bowl, stopping at regional towns and attractions throughout the Riverina. Discover acclaimed wines, taste gorgeous fresh produce and explore spectacular natural scenery throughout the region.
You will also travel on rail lines that don’t have scheduled passenger services making this a real adventure.
Unpack only once and enjoy everything that slow rail touring provides.
Disabled Access
From $4250 to $6795
This exceptional five-day, four night journey takes you along the scenic North Coast Line through the Central Coast, the Mid-North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales.
You’ll discover the beautiful Hastings River at Port Macquarie, the breathtaking hinterland rainforest and eclectic community of Byron Bay, the crystal clear creeks and uncrowded surf beaches of the Macleay Valley Coast, and the history and heritage of Maitland & Morpeth.
Disabled Access
From $2995 to $6000
What better way to enjoy the Repco Bathurst 1000 than to travel by Vintage Sleeping Train to the Great Race!
The 1960s ex-Southern Aurora train is the most convenient and stylish way to enjoy Australia’s greatest touring car race. Board the train at Central Station, Sydney on Friday lunchtime.
Enjoy a long seafood lunch in the dining carriage on the way to Bathurst on Friday (extra cost option). Sit back and relax as we travel to Bathurst.
Enjoy the convenience of staying on board the train on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights. Buses will take you to and from the circuit from the nearby Bathurst Railway Station.
Disabled Access
