Your Australia by Train in 2021

Southern Downs Steam Train - photo Ben Francis YOUR AUSTRALIA BY TRAIN IN 2021

20 – 28 MARCH, 8 – 16 MAY, THE NEW SOUTH WALES 9 – 17 OCTOBER, 23 – 31 OCTOBER With Robert Kingsford Smith OUTBACK • BATHURST • PARKES • BROKEN HILL • MENINDEE LAKES • By Rai l, Road and River • LAKE MUNGO • GRIFFITH •

• Multiple scenic explorer and XPT regional train trips • Award-winning museums in Bathurst, Parkes, Silverton and Griffith • Guided tour of the world heritage Lake Mungo National Park • Sunset boat trip on the ecological wonder of Menindee Lakes

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $4,985 Single supplement �� $645

16 – 19 APRIL With Scott McGregor & Friends Wings and Wheels • SYDNEY • COOTAMUNDRA • PARKES • BATHURST • by Private Train • Exclusive use of retro-restored Blue Zephyr, with dining and bar cars from the iconic Southern Aurora • Train Travel down the Illawarra line and into the Southern Highlands to Moss Vale • A day at the iconic Temora Aircraft Showcase • Award-winning museums in Temora, Parkes, and Bathurst • A visit to Abercrombie House, a veritable baronial castle in the Aussie bush

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $2,985 Single supplement �� $295

24 – 26 APRIL, 16 – 18 OCTOBER Mudgee With Scott McGregor & Friends PRIVATELY CHARTERED TRAIN TO THE CENTRAL WEST OF NSW

Weekend Escape • Exclusive private charter of the Capertee Valley Explorer • Train Travel along the scenic Mudgee line to Rylstone • Two nights in the charming heritage town of Mudgee • Special gala dinner in Mudgee’s premier winery venue • Exclusive sunset cocktail reception at Ruwenzori Retreat

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share ��$1,985 - $2,295 Single supplement �� $295

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1300 800 977 • [email protected] • railwayadventures.com 29 APRIL – 6 MAY Steam Adventure With Scott McGregor and friends, and the Cruise Express team In Southern Queensland • BRISBANE • TOOWOOMBA • ARMIDALE • GOODIWINDI • TENTERFIELD • • Heritage steam train journey from Warwick to Goondiwindi • Steam train charter from the border at Wallangarra to Toowoomba • Explore Tenterfield and visit it’s extensive railway museum • Extra journey by coach to the end of the line at Dirranbandi

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $3,785 Single supplement �� $545

9 – 17 MAY, 26 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER With Phil Mackenzie SOUTH AUSTRALIA • ADELAIDE • PETERBOROUGH • • WILPENA POUND/FLINDERS RANGES • PORT AUGUSTA • STEAM SAFARI • Special steam train charter on the famous Pichi Richi Railway • Southern Encounter steam train trip down the Fleurieu Peninsula • Explore the exceptional Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges • Visit multiple museums, homesteads, heritage towns and National Parks

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $3,985 Single supplement �� $695

19 – 24 MAY Southern Steam With Scott McGregor and friends, and the Cruise Express team • MELBOURNE • SEA LAKE • NEWPORT • CASTLEMAINE • MALDON • Spectacular • BENDIGO • ECHUCA • • Multiple train journeys from Melbourne to the Murray and beyond With Cruise Express • Enjoy mystery heritage rail and workshops tours in Melbourne • 8 separate steam hauled train trips, some double-headed • Ride the Victorian Goldfields Railway by steam to historic Maldon • Relax on a Murray River paddle steamer cruise with refreshments

TOUR PRICES From...... $2,990

30 MAY - 8 JUNE, 15 - 24 AUGUST, 3- 12 OCTOBER With Robert Kingsford Smith or Chris Harding

• THE GULF COUNTRY • QLD SAVANNAH • CAIRNS AND THE TROPICS •

• Scenic flight from Cairns to the Gulf Country • Excursions to Port Douglas, Atherton and Croydon • Cobbold Gorge, Karumba and Undara Lava Tube experiences • Travel on the iconic outback Gulflander and Savannahlander trains

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $5,185 Single supplement �� $685

26 JULY – 9 AUGUST With Mike Condon

• BRISBANE • GYMPIE • HERVEY BAY • BUNDABERG • • ROCKHAMPTON • WHITSUNDAYS • TOWNSVILLE • CAIRNS •

• Boat journeys around Magnetic Island and Whitsundays BY RAIL, ROAD, AIR AND SEA • Special whale-watching boat cruise in Hervey Bay • Steam extravaganza on the Mary Valley Railway • Behind-the-scenes look at the sugar, rum and rail industries

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $5,975 Single supplement �� $975 31 AUGUST – 10 SEPTEMBER DINOSAUR With Chris Harding • BRISBANE • LONGREACH • WINTON • COUNTRY • RICHMOND • CHARTERS TOWERS • TOWNSVILLE • • First-class rail journey on the Spirit of the Outback from Brisbane AN OUTBACK, RAIL, HERITAGE AND • Stokman’s Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders museums in Longreach PALAEONTOLOGY ADVENTURE • Excursion to Lark Quarry, the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument • Dinosaur digs and museums in Winton, Richmond and Hughenden

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $5,425 Single supplement �� $565

4 – 14 SEPTEMBER With Hayley Anderson WESTERN AUSTRALIA • PERTH • KATANNING • ALBANY • PEMBERTON • BUSSELTON • RAIL, ROAD & WILDFLOWERS • Visit Rottnest Island and the Oliver Hill railway • Enjoy a chartered trip on the Pemberton tramway • Explore the Mammoth Caves and surrounding bushlands • Ride the Hotham Valley Railway’s Steam Ranger train

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $4,895 Single supplement �� $985

9 – 14 SEPTEMBER NORTH BY With Scott McGregor and friends • WAUCHOPE • PORT MACQUARIE • ARMIDALE • WERRIS CREEK • NORTH WEST • COONABARABRAN • MUDGEE • GULGONG • A NORTHERN NSW ODYSSEY • Travel through NSW on your privately chartered 1960’s railmotor BY PRIVATE TRAIN • Evening cruise in Port Macquarie and vintage train in Timbertown, Wauchope • Siding Springs Observatory and the Warrumbungles in Coonabarabran • Mudgee wineries and exclusive sunset cocktail reception at Ruwenzori Retreat

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $3,465 Single supplement �� $345

11 – 23 SEPTEMBER With Scott McGregor and friends CENTRAL • LONGREACH • EMERALD • CARNARVON GORGE • ROCKHAMPTON • • BUNDABERG • MARYBOROUGH • GYMPIE • QUEENSLAND • Spirit of the Outback Journey from Brisbane to Longreach • Explore the astounding Carnarvon Gorge National Park • Museums, gardens, and history in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, and Maryborough • Ride the iconic Mary Valley Rattler steam train

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $6,190 Single supplement �� $970

22 – 30 SEPTEMBER With Ross McKinnon AM

Carnival of • BRISBANE • WARWICK • TOOWOOMBA • DALBY • • MARYBOROUGH • GYMPIE •

Flowers • Visit the iconic Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba • Special Garden viewings at Toowoomba, Glengallan Homestead, and Brisbane • Steam train journeys from Warwick to Toowoomba, and Wyreema • Ride the scenic, steam-hauled Mary Valley Rattler train in Gympie

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share ��$4,795 - $4,995 Single supplement �� $985 7 – 18 OCTOBER With Eamonn Seddon Tasmania • LAUNCESTON • CRADLE MOUNTAIN • STRAHAN • HOBART • • Ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway in the train’s charming restaurant by Rail, Road and River balcony car • Visit Cradle Mountain and explore its beautiful surrounds • Sail around Macquarie Harbour and up the Gordon River • Special excursion by ferry to MONA in the ‘Posh Pit’

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $5,485 Single supplement �� $1,295

30 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER With Scott McGregor & Friends The Central West • BLUE MOUNTAINS • CAPERTEE VALLEY • THE GOLDEN WEST • • THE ORANA REGION • THE GREAT DIVIDING RANGE • BYLONG • Explorer • THE HUNTER VALLEYS • A ROUND TRIP OF THE MID-WEST OF NSW • Ride the Central West Explorer 1960’s Rail-Motor BY PRIVATE RAIL-CAR • Explore the heritage towns of Rylstone and Kandos • Wine tastings, dinners, and entertainment at exquisite local wineries • Sunset cocktail reception at Scott’s Ruwenzori Retreat

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $2,785 Single supplement �� $345

13 – 21 NOVEMBER With Scott McGregor & Friends ictoria • MELBOURNE • ECHUCA • BENDIGO • BALLARAT • V • DAYLESFORD • GEELONG • CASTLEMAINE • By Rail, Road & Paddlesteamer • Steam train on the Victorian Goldfields to Maldon • Overnight paddle steamer cruise on the Murray River • Gold-rush history in Ballarat and Bendigo • Special first-class luncheon tour on Puffing Billy

TOUR PRICES Per person twin share �� $5,985 Single supplement �� $785

Scott McGregor’s opulent private rail-themed bush retreat in the Mudgee mountains for couples, families and groups.

• Grand accommodation in Orient Express style vintage railway carriages • Private hideaway mountain-top location on 25 hectares of native bush • Astounding views, extensive gardens, museum pieces and objet d’art • Single hire for up to 13 guests with absolute peace and privacy • Stay in the State Car, the Pullman and the quaint Caboose Mudgee, New South Wales • Play in the Dining Car, the lounge and the Station Museum/games room • Chill out on the Grand Terrace, around the fire pit or in the sunken garden

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HOW TO BOOK Download a booking form from our website and follow the easy steps to getting on board. If you’d prefer a form be sent to you or to make a booking over the phone, please call 1300 800 977. • Prices and itineries subject to change • Brochures available on the web site or by calling 1300 800 977 or emailing [email protected] • Terms and conditions in full on the website railwayadventures.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1300 800 977 • [email protected] • railwayadventures.com