Experience the magic of Australia's East Coast on an 8-day adventure like no other! Discover Sydney's iconic landmarks, embark on a vintage rail journey, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hunter Valley. Explore charming towns, savor delicious meals, and enjoy thrilling rides. Join us for an unforgettable journey along the East Coast, filled with unique experiences and unforgettable moments.
19 April 2024
20 Meals 1 Eco Experience 5 Heritage Experiences
Save $300 per couple or $150 Single if booked before 30 November
19 April 2024
Deposit of $1500pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Deposit of $1500pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Fly Carbon Neutral to Sydney and join your tour host for local coach transfers to Sydney Tower. Enjoy lunch at SkyFeast, boasting 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Following lunch, enjoy some free time before we make our way to the hotel.
This morning we walk approximately 700m to the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House for a privately guided tour. Learn what makes this building a World Heritage-listed master piece and discover the magic beneath the sails. We then enjoy another popular icon as we cruise Sydney Harbour, taking in the stunning views while enjoying lunch onboard.
We make our way to Central Station to board our Golden West Rail tour. Once on board, enjoy the lounge carriages, or your private compartment while we travel to the spectacular Hawkesbury River. We then take a short walk to board the famous ‘Riverboat postman’ for a lunch cruise. This afternoon, seethe whole length of the train as we round the curves and the line traces the waters edge at Mullet Creek. The waterside theme is continued after we go through Woy Woy Tunnel and alongside Brisbane Water. We skirt around Newcastle and on to Maitland in the Hunter Valley. The train will be stabled overnight at The Rail Motor Society, Paterson.
Visit Hunter Valley Gardens and the Village, with 10 amazing, themed gardens within fluences from all over the world. After viewing the gardens, board a coach to visit Audrey Wilkinson Wines, established in 1866, set on top of a hill with spectacular views or travel by coach to Broke for a behind the scenes tour of the award winning Margan Wines. The coach will return to Branxton Station where we board our train, travelling the remainder of the Hunter Valley, and on through Ardglen Tunnel to Werris Creek. Visit the Australian Rail Monument and Railway Journeys Museum. Dinner will be served on-board at Werris Creek Station, before we move to the rail yard where we will be stabled overnight. **Lunch is at your own expense today
This morning we take the opportunity to visit the Werris Creek Railway Journeys Museum. We then board coaches to meet with locals and gain a greater understanding of the Liverpool Plains, which boasts some of the best and most productive agricultural land in the country. We’ll spend the rest of the day travelling along the freight only line from Werris Creek, arriving at BinnawayJunction by mid-afternoon.At Binnaway Junction, take the opportunity to watch the locomotives go past the carriages while we change direction. From Binnaway Junction we travel past Dubbo. Dinner will be served on-board the train on our way to Orange Railway Yard, where we will be stabled for the night.
We’ll board coaches early this morningto enjoy breakfast hosted at Hillside Harvest. This is a third-generation family run orchard, first was established in 1947.The 75-acre property proudly yields many varieties of cherries, apples, pears, stone fruit and berries. After breakfast we enjoy a tour around Orange on the way to rejoin the train. We then journey from Orange Railway Yard to Bathurst Railway Station. A coach will then take you to Abercrombie House, an outstanding example of Victorian Tudor style architecture, built by the Stewart family in the 1870’s. The Morgan family purchased the house in 1969,have made major restorations and currently live in the house. Lunch will be provided at Abercrombie House. After lunch, the Coach will take you to Bathurst Railway Station to rejoin the train and continue our Golden West Rail Tour overnight train. We will then have the rare opportunity to ride the closed Gwabegar line from Wallerawang, up the Capertee Valley, the world’s widest canyon. The valley offers truly spectacular views and is credited as being one of the best railway journeys to be had anywhere. Enjoy dinner on the train as we approach Rylstone where we will stable for the night.
Enjoy breakfast on the train before boarding coaches to explore Rylstone. The district was settled in the 1820’s,making it one of the oldest settlements west of the Great Dividing Range. You’ll enjoy a visit to either Rylstone Olive Press to see how cold pressed olive oil is made; or visit Kandos Museum to learn about the town’s industrial heritage including the production of cement that built the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We’ll then reboard the train in time for lunch, as we travel back up the stunning Gwabegar line and cross the Great Dividing Range to Wallerawang. At Lithgow we’ll travel through the 10 tunnels that replaced the Lithgow Zig-Zag, then cross the Darling Causeway on the way to Katoomba. We will again board the train for our return to Central Station.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before 11amcheck-out. We have arranged localtransfers toSydney Airportfor yourrespectiveCarbon Neutralflights home.
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The National Cherry Festival is on the first weekend of December, traditionally at the height of the cherry picking season. This iconic regional produce event showcases the famous Cherry which has been part of the landscape around Young for over 150 years. Travel in style on our Luxury 'Gold Class' coach, discover the town and its harvest, delicious fruit, wine, food and festival! Will the longest Pip Spit record be broken again this year? Who will be the 2023 Cherry Pie Eating Champion? Come with Fun Over Fifty and visit this lovely rural community and have FUN! Following the festival we make our way to the Hunter Valley for the famous Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Spectacular!
This Australian folk festival is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton’s broad tree lined avenues.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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