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Slow Rail Journeys
Things To Do Sheep Hills, Yarriambiack, Victoria
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Experience Victoria by Private Train. Slow Rail Journeys allows guests to experience the romance of rail travel reliving the elegance of a bygone era on upscale weekend tours by train from Melbourne to some of the most spectacular destinations in regional Victoria.
Guests are accommodated in their fleet of ex-Overland and Southern Aurora sleeping carriages, hauled when possible by steam locomotive R707.
Every Slow Rail Journey includes overnight travel from Melbourne, a bespoke program of off-train experiences, six meals and daylight travel back to Melbourne.
Monthly departures focus on visiting the Mallee Silo Art Trail, Outback Victoria and the Murray region.
Their itineraries showcase the best of three fascinating corners of Victoria from world-class attractions to stunning artworks and gourmet cuisine. Tailored to complement the train’s itinerary are several Off-Train Experiences that showcase regional Victoria.
Slow Rail Journeys has a strong commitment to re-investing in the regions visited.
They work closely with local businesses to provide catering, tours, and other supplies choosing to source locally to benefit the communities they visit.
Local venues are used to source catering to ensure guests experience the finest of country dining and hospitality – iconic venues such as the Woomelang Hotel, the Kangaroo Hotel in Maldon and Wycheproof’s Terminus Hotel feature on the itinerary. They travel with local coach operators and more supporting the communities they visit.
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From $850 to $1345
Journey behind steam locomotive R707 aboard the Grainlander to explore the spectacular Mallee region of Victoria. Be amazed by the once derelict silos that have been transformed into giant canvasses hosting spectacular art works along the Silo Art Trail. Gaze at the pink salt crusted inland sea of Lake Tyrrell. Tour the Mallee town of Wycheproof, home to Australia’s smallest. Enjoy slow rail travel behind steam locomotive R707 from Ballarat to Sea Lake and back to Melbourne – one of the longest journeys by steam locomotive operating in the world. Dine in some of the best pubs and enjoy the best gastronomic experiences in the region. Don’t miss this spectacular weekend Slow Rail Journey to one of Victoria’s most famous attractions hauled by steam locomotive R707 enjoying one of the longest steam journeys in the world.
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Family Friendly Non Smoking
