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Bathurst Race'N Rail

Operated by Vintage Rail Journeys

Tripcode: BSYDSYD8

Overview

Destination:

New South Wales (Australia),

Start:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia

Duration:4 days

Style:

Festivals and Events,

Rail,

Travel Period

October 2025 - October 2025

What better way to enjoy the Repco Bathurst 1000 than to travel with Vintage Rail Journeys to the Great Race! Travel on the 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora train for the most convenient and stylish way to enjoy Australia’s greatest touring car race. Enjoy the convenience of staying onboard the train on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Buses will take you to and from the circuit from the nearby Bathurst Railway Station.

Please note:

- Price is based per person twin share in a Heritage Twin cabin.

Standard inclusions

3 nights’ accommodation onboard the train
Reserved Grandstand seat at the Bathurst 1000
Transfers to and from the race
All dinners included onboard
Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
All-inclusive drinks on-board the train, including wine, beers, spirits and many non-alcoholic options

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Sydney to Bathurst

Your Bathurst Race’n Rail adventure starts at Sydney’s Central where you will check in at midday and greeted with welcome drink. Once onboard the Aurora Australis, either choose to relax in the lounge carriage, or settle into your cabin while we travel west from Sydney to Bathurst.

Lunch will be served onboard the train today by our charming hospitality attendants and talented team of chefs. In the afternoon enjoy the live music onboard and test your knowledge in our Bathurst 1000 Trivia. Dinner will be served onboard, and the train will stable in Bathurst overnight, ready for the Repco Bathurst 1000 tomorrow. Meals: (L,D).

Day 2: Bathurst 1000

Enjoy breakfast onboard before you are transferred to the Mount Panorama Racetrack for day one of Bathurst 1000. Enjoy the race from your reserved grandstand seat. After a thrilling first day at the track coaches will return you to the train where you will once again enjoy a carefully curated dinner onboard. Meals: (B,D).

Note: Guests are required to pay for lunch at the Racetrack.

Day 3: Bathurst 1000

Enjoy breakfast onboard before you are transferred to the Mount Panorama Racetrack for day two of Bathurst 1000. Enjoy the race from your reserved grandstand seat, this time to enjoy the “big race day”. Be on the edge of you seat while this major event takes place and join the celebrations once the winner is finally crowned. Once the dust has settled, you will be transferred to the train where you will enjoy your final dinner onboard. Meals: (B,D).

*Note guests are required to pay for lunch at the Racetrack

Day 4: Bathurst to Sydney

Enjoy breakfast onboard as you travel from Bathurst back to Sydney. Morning tea will be served onboard before arriving into Sydney Central Station. Your Race ‘n’ Rail Adventure now comes to an end. Meal: (B).

Departure dates

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Operator

Vintage Rail Journeys

The Southern Aurora overnight passenger train, which operated from 1962 to 1986 between Sydney and Melbourne, has seen its original carriages lovingly restored. You can now once again experience the charm and comfort of train travel in our carefully curated rail tours. Across our three different rail tours, you’ll see some of NSW’s best scenery. The train travels by day and is stationary overnight, ensuring you’ll get a restful sleep ready for tomorrow’s adventure.

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*Terms and conditions

Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. For more information, please see Terms of Use

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Price from

$5,180 $4,921 *

Member price from

$4,921*

per person

3 nights