Take in a different view of the NSW Coast each day and see the North Coast like never before on this North Coast Rail Tour with Vintage Rail Journeys. Discover the beautiful Hastings River at Port Macquarie, the breathtaking hinterland rainforest, the eclectic community of the Northern Rivers region and more on this all-inclusive Australian rail holiday.
Your North Coast adventure starts at Sydney Central Station, aboard the Aurora Australis. Stepping onboard you may either choose to relax in the lounge carriage, or settle into your cabin while we travel north out of Sydney.
Lunch will be served onboard the train today as we travel north headed for Kundabung. Enjoy an afternoon of onboard trivia and musicas you take in the spectacular views of the Hawkesbury River, alongside Mullet Creek and through the ‘Venice of Australia’ to Brisbane Water. We skirt around Newcastle and on to Maitland in the Hunter Valley, where we turn right to join the meandering North Coast Line. At Gloucester, the North Coast Line starts to follow the Gloucester River, continuing the enjoyment of travelling beside the water. Relax and meet your fellow train travellers over dinner onboard as we stable overnight at Kundabung.
Enjoy your last breakfast onboard the Aurora Australis at The Rail Motor Society, Paterson. Today we will discover Maitland where you’ll spend time at the 1870 built Grossmann House, restored by the National Trust in the 1960’s and the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. At Maitland you’ll board the train for the last time and enjoy lunch onboard. As you travel back past Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury River, enjoy one more dinner onboard before concluding your rail journey at Central Station, Sydney.
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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.
Book your Heritage Twin cabin on the North Coast Rail tour and save up to $2,000 per person when travelling in the Shoulder Season applicable departure 8 September 2025, now from $2,846 - Members save more. Travel dates 28 July & 25 August 2025 attract a $1,200 per person saving - Members save more.
Conditions apply. The Vintage Rail Journeys introductory offer is available for new bookings between 22 August – 3 October 2024. Offer is available for travel between 01 January - 31 December 2025. Offer is subject to availability and block out dates apply. Savings are based on the difference between the Launch Offer fare and the Everyday fare. Travel dates are subject to availability. Offer is subject to availability and block out dates apply. Introductory offer fare payment and cancellation terms: 100% payment is due at time of booking, 100% cancellation fees apply at any time, 14 Day Change of Mind Policy - if booked more than 60 days prior to commencement of the Journey, booking is eligible for a full refund, provided cancellation is received within 14 days of Journey Beyond issuing your Booking Confirmation. For full terms and conditions, please ask your travel consultant.