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Vintage Rail Journeys

Golden west rail tour, this exceptional journey through some of australia’s most breathtaking scenery features sandstone cliffs by the hawkesbury river, the stunning coastline to newcastle, the wide expanse and starlit skies of the central west and the jurassic rainforest of the blue mountains..

The Experience

A ‘Riverboat Postman’ cruise on the Hawkesbury River

The Hunter Valley

The Liverpool Plains

Abercrombie House, Bathurst

Capertree Valley

• Sleep on the train in restored ex-Southern Aurora Sleeping carriages. Your private compartment converts to a day travel configuration
• Dining and Lounge carriages are available when travelling
• Meals are as listed in the tour itinerary. Meals served on the train are freshly prepared by our on board chef using local ingredients from each region
• Sightseeing is included in private chartered coaches at each stop for off train excursions, and we also offer the unique ‘Aurora Explorer’ concept.

5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS

• Commences: Central Station, Sydney at 9:30am on Sunday
• Concludes: Central Station, Sydney at 8:00pm on Thursday
• Twinette: $4,495 per person
• Roomette (solo): $4,495 per person

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Fares listed above are valid from 1st June 2021

* Prices are subject to change. *2022 season prices ex-Central Station, Sydney. Cancellation Policy – If we are unable to run the tour due to COVID-19, we will provide a full credit for payment made by you, for one of our later tours

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The Picnic Train

Come aboard the Picnic Train - a living museum on rails. This is travel as it used to be - a little slower and a lot more fun! The star attractions of any day out are our steam locomotives 5917 and R766 - rare survivors of the golden era of travel when steam ruled the rails.

Our dedicated and talented volunteers are from a wide range of backgrounds and come from far and wide with just one thing in mind - to provide you with a unique and enjoyable day out. 

Whether joining us in Sydney for our signature Kiama Picnic Train or from Maitland for a spirited run to Dungog, Gloucester or even further afield, you'll love soaking up the scenery from our 1930s carriages.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

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NSW RAIL MUSEUM EXPRESS

Saturday 5 & sunday 6 november 2022, travel by steam direct from sydney to the nsw rail museum.

Experience the excitement of steam on a special heritage train experience from Sydney to the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere and return.

Travel behind Australia's largest operating steam locomotive, Beyer-Garratt 6029  one way and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 the other way.

At Thirlmere, enjoy just over 3-hours of free time to explore the NSW Rail Museum and wander the extensive collection and exhibitions on display. Museum entry is included.

Onboard the train

Sit back and relax inside one of our beautifully restored former NSW Government Railway carriages and take in the scenery, as we huff and puff our way to from Sydney to the NSW Rail Museum.

Onboard, you can order light snacks and refreshments throughout the journey using our online buffet ordering system. You can also bring your own packed lunch to enjoy either on the train, or on the grounds at the Museum.

At the NSW Rail Museum

Whether it's the stunning Governor General's Carriage or the Rail Pay Bus – used for transporting employees’ wages all over the state's rail system, we have something interesting to see at every corner. 

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Fares and classes of travel

From the moment you step aboard, you'll be transported into the past. Choose from THREE different seating and on-board service options as follows:

Open Saloon Car

Travel in an open saloon car and be part of the action. 

  $110

Compartment Car

Travel inside a private compartment aboard one of our stylish Edwardian-era  carriages,  featuring polished cedar interiors throughout. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine on the return journey.

PRIVATE COMPARTMENT

FOR UP TO SIX (6) PEOPLE

Travel by Lounge Class and experience the romance of rail with spacious open lounge seating and a private observation deck. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine on the return journey.

You can join the train at eit her Central , Strathfield or Glenfield .

The below timetable will be confirmed one week prior:

SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2022

FORWARD JOURNEY

BEYER-GARRATT 6029

STRATHFIELD

RETURN JOURNEY

LOCOMOTIVES 3801

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Riverina Rail Tour

Experience the heart of Australia's food bowl, stopping at regional towns and attractions throughout the Riverina. Discover acclaimed wines, taste gorgeous fresh produce and explore spectacular natural scenery throughout the region.

You will also travel on rail lines that don't have scheduled passenger services making this a real adventure.

Unpack only once and enjoy everything that slow rail touring provides.

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Does not cater for people with access needs.

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STEAM TRAIN RIDES

Every Saturday & Sunday

Enjoy a 40-minute steam train ride along the historic Loop Line from Thirlmere to Buxton and return.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY VINTAGE TRAIN RIDES

6 - 21 July

Cosy up on board a 40-minute steam train ride EVERY DAY these school holidays!

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

30, 31 August & 1, 6, 7, 8 September 2024

‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure as Thomas & Friends head to the NSW Rail Museum! 

Upcoming heritage train experiences and events

For a full list of upcoming events, including main line heritage train experiences across Sydney and New South Wales, visit the Transport Heritage NSW website .

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Wednesday August 14th

Cobb & Co Toowoomba – 100 years celebration

Special day out with a difference

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The ‘Downs Explorer’ aims to provide a unique heritage railway experience on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt through the operation of our tourist railway. The ‘Downs Explorer’ is based at the site of Warwick’s former historic Locomotive Depot in Hamilton Street Warwick Queensland. Now called the Warwick Railway Precinct , it is the operations base for our C17 Steam and DH45 diesel locomotives and our vintage carriage fleet.

The ‘Downs Explorer’ offers you a range of unique heritage rail experiences through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia. We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe, Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Miles, Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW.

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From 1 August 2022 almost all restrictions have been lifted for travel on our railway.

Hand cleansing and masks will still be available if required and patrons are asked to use normal sensible precautions.

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Our Heritage Railway is a living Rail Museum. Explore our rich rail history here online or at our Rail Precinct Wednesdays or Thursdays each week.

6 Longest Train Rides You Can Take

Posted: July 4, 2024 | Last updated: July 4, 2024

These Are the 6 Longest Train Rides To Take Now

Many travelers find a certain allure in train travel since it provides breathtaking vistas of rural areas that are inaccessible by car. Explore the world's longest train rides, such as the vast Trans Siberian Railway system, with our in-depth guide.

With a length of over 9,000 km, the Trans Siberian Railway network is the world's longest rail journey, passing through stunning Russian sites including Lake Baikal and the Ural Mountains. The Beijing-Moscow Railway follows this path and provides interested travelers with a seven-day journey. While some routes have several trains, others, such as the world's most opulent train, Palace on Wheels , cover particular routes across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in India with an emphasis on the nation's historical sites .

The travel frequently ends up being the most memorable aspect of the trip, whether you are enjoying the opulent amenities or gazing out of the train's windows at stunning scenery on the longest train rides in the world.

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6. The Maharajas’ Express

Take the Maharajas' Express and set out on a regal expedition through the breathtaking state of Rajasthan, India.  Over the course of seven days, this opulent train travels 3,285 kilometers while displaying colorful cultural treasures, impressive forts, and princely kingdoms as one of the longest train rides. Savor fine dining influenced by local flavors, travel in luxurious carriages from the colonial era, and take part in unique tours to famous locations like the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort. There is a condensed version of the train that operates for four days and three nights. 

As per Tour My India, "The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) launched Maharajas' Express, India's premier luxury train, in March 2010." The train carried 86 people when it made its first run. Numerous honors have been given to it over the years." 

Discover the pinnacle of extravagance and splendor aboard the Maharajas' Express, which offers four meticulously planned heritage-themed voyages that span a variety of locations and lengths throughout India, including Jodhpur, Ranthambore, Agra, Khajuraho, and Varanasi. These six- to seven-day trips, which highlight India's rich cultural tapestry, range from The Heritage of India and The Indian Splendour to The Indian Panorama and Treasures of India. The other train travels span durations ranging from 860 km to 2,724 km, with The Heritage of India being one of the longest train rides in the world at 2,771 km.

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5. The Indian Pacific

Take The Indian Pacific for an amazing transcontinental voyage over Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney, connecting the Indian and Pacific oceans. This experience, which offers three specially designed journeys to suit varying tastes, includes amazing off-train activities including a trip to the Blue Mountains, brunch at Adelaide Central Market, and a visit to the Barossa Valley alongside one of the longest train rides.

In Australia, another well-known train trip is the Indian Pacific. Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales are the three states covered in the four days and three nights of travel. You will pass through the Blue Mountains, the Nullarbor Plain, and the Outback on your journey.

The Indian Pacific travels from Perth to Sydney, covering a distance of four days and three nights. Adelaide, Cook's abandoned town, and Broken Hill—a former mining town turned artist colony—are among the places it stops on one of the longest train rides. Views of the Australian outback and the Blue Mountains' forests and waterfalls are available from your comfortable seat; in the meantime, tourists traveling east can now enjoy new off-train adventures.

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4. The Ghan

One of Australia's most famous rail trips and one of the longest train rides is the Ghan. Three states are covered on the three-day, two-night trip: South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. The MacDonnell Ranges, the Nullarbor Plain, and the Outback will all be seen as you go.

The Ghan train, named for the Afghan cameleers who were instrumental in building the outback's infrastructure, travels throughout Australia's enormous landscapes, including verdant hills and pastures, on its route from Adelaide to Darwin, stopping at well-known locations including Alice Springs and Katherine. This wonderful three- to four-day trip offers delicious onboard dining experiences in addition to off-train adventures as one of the longest train rides. A highlight is a picturesque cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, which offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape.

3. California Zephyr

The longest journey in the United States is from Chicago to San Francisco, which takes slightly longer than two days each way. It travels 2,438 miles following the pioneers' trail, passing through the Sierra Nevadas, Colorado's Western Slope gorges, and the Rockies. If you're willing to give up the natural world for neon, you can also end the ride at Reno on one of the longest train rides.

In addition to being one of the longest train rides, the California Zephyr passes through some of the most breathtaking locations, including Chicago, Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Emeryville (San Francisco). Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Moffat Tunnel, Colorado's Gore, Byers, and Glenwood Canyons, Winter Park, Truckee River, Donner Lake, San Pablo Bay, and the Carquinez Strait are some of the breathtaking train ride's highlights. The facilities and accommodations change according on which Amtrak train is selected for this particular itinerary.

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2. Beijing-Moscow Railway

The second-longest and most picturesque railway line in the world is the Beijing-Moscow Railway. Four nations are covered in the six days and five nights of travel: China, Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. You will pass by the Great Wall of China, the Altai Mountains, and the Gobi Desert.  "Such a journey covers three countries, Russia, Mongolia, and China, and provides a chance for the in-depth exploration of three great nations," reads the Trans-Siberian Express website, advertising the longest train rides. Such a train journey often takes 20–23 days, or longer than three weeks. 

There are two routes available for the Beijing to Moscow train trip: one departs from Manchuria and joins the Trans-Siberian Railway in Chita, while the other route goes through Mongolia. On this route, two trains run: 003/004 and 019/020 (Russia). The trip through Mongolia is roughly 7,622 kilometers shorter. This intriguing six-day train trip, which links two nations, promises one of the longest train rides as it passes through a variety of environments, including grasslands, deserts, and lakes, including the Gobi Desert and Lake Baikal.

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1. The Trans-Siberian Express - Longest Train Rides

A train trip that begins in Moscow and ends more than six days later in Vladivostok is the stuff of legends—the longest train rides in the world, and it's only getting longer. The scenery continuously shifts as the train travels through multiple time zones, passing through the Ural Mountains, Lake Baikal, and all the desired steppes in between. Trains run every other day.

 The trains on this route travel through the breathtaking Ural Mountains, the tranquil rivers Ob and Yenisey, Lake Baikal, Russia's border with Mongolia, Khabarovsk on the Amur River, and, at last, Vladivostok. On this network, three trains with rather different routes run: the Trans-Siberian Train, the Trans-Mongolian Train, and the Trans-Manchurian Train.

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North Coast Rail Tour

Tour Highlights

• North Coast Rail Line
• Hastings River Dolphin Spotting Cruise
• Meet the producers on their farms
• Slim Dusty Museum
• Arakoon National Park
• Trial Bay Gaol
• Historic Maitland & Morpeth

5 Days, 4 Nights

Commences : Central Station, Sydney 9:30am Sunday

Concludes:  Central Station, Sydney 8:00pm Thursday

Prices (incl. GST)

• Twinette $4,495 per person
• Roomette (solo) $4,495 per person
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette $7,195 per person

*Prices valid for departures prior to 30 June 2025

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North Coast Experience

Your North Coast adventure starts at  Central Station, Sydney  at approximately 9:30am. Welcome aboard the  Aurora Australis  where you can choose to sit in the lounge or dining carriages, or your private compartment.

Today we’ll spend all day on the train. We’ll travel over the spectacular 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. The Gloucester river joins the Manning River and we follow it through  Taree  and on to  Kempsey  on the Macleay River, where we will stable at a nearby siding for the night.

Lunch and Dinner will be served on board the train in the Dining Carriage today.

Subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

Enjoy breakfast on board the  Aurora Australis  before boarding coaches to explore  Port Macquarie .

We’ll take a scenic lunch cruise of the tranquil waters of Port Macquarie, with the possibility of seeing dolphins, turtles, osprey and sea eagles. Enjoy the peaceful rural landscapes and abundant wildlife on the Hastings River.

We’ll return to the train after lunch, as we continue up the North Coast Line.  We will be travelling for around five hours through fascinating scenery. We will be inland for a while before turning to the coast again and travelling along the water, past  Sawtell  and through  Coffs Harbour . We then head inland again, traversing curves following the Orana River, as the line climbs through banana plantations.  You will enjoy dinner on our way to  Casino,  where we will stable at a nearby siding for the night.

Enjoy breakfast on board the  Aurora Australis  before boarding coaches to explore the Northern Rivers Region, known for its natural attractions and eclectic community.

While in the region, you have the option of visiting  Zentveld’s Coffee Plantation and Roastery  which will see you walking through the plantation and seeing the coffee being grown, watching as the team roast the beans and tasting their Australian coffee creations. You’ll also visit  Duck Creek Macadamia Nuts , who have built a reputation as a producer of Australia’s finest Macadamia Products. Alternatively, visit  Cape Byron Lighthouse & Maritime Museum .

Lunch today is at your own choice and cost.

Your coaches will return you to the train and we will then head south travelling inland for a while before turning towards the coast and travelling along the water through  Coffs Harbour , past Sawtell and on to  Kempsey  where we will stable at a nearby siding for the night.

Dinner will be served on-board the train this evening.

Enjoy breakfast on board the train before boarding coaches to enjoy a scenic drive to the  Arakoon National Park  and the  South West Rocks  area. National Parks in this area have the best vantage points to see whales during their annual migration (from May to November). Guests will walk through the  Trial Bay Gaol , an open air museum which captures the history of the area.

Alternatively, visit the  Kempsey Museum , where you can experience First Nations history, boot making, timber industry, military history, natural history, dairy industry, shipping, historical vehicles to name just a few subjects touched on in the collections, displays and historic artefacts. You can also spend time in the  Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery , the gallery showcases and markets works of prominent, established and emerging Aboriginal artists of the  Dunghutti  region and Mid North Coast area.

We will then visit the  Slim Dusty Centre , an innovative museum dedicated to Australia’s Cultural Icons, Slim Dusty and Joy McKean. The museum honours the positive impact on rural and regional Australia by these two amazing people. You will also enjoy lunch at the Slim Dusty Centre.

Your coaches will return you to our train where we will continue South along the North Coast Railway line to  The   Rail Motor Society, Paterson  where we will be stabling for the night. The rolling hills of this prime dairy country are really shown to best effect as sunset approaches.

Enjoy breakfast on board the  Aurora Australis  at  The   Rail Motor Society, Paterson.

Today we will discover  Maitland  where you will spend time at the 1870 built  Grossmann House , restored by the National Trust in the 1960’s and the  Maitland Regional Art Gallery .

Then discover  Morpeth , an historic inland river port alongside the Hunter River. A visit to Morpeth is a real journey through time. Visit the narrow laneways, walk along sandstone footpaths and into heritage buildings where you’ll discover unique shopping, artisan treasures and delightful treats.

Lunch is at your own choice and cost today.

At  Maitland  we will board the train for the last time, as we travel back past Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury River, concluding your rail journey at  Central Station, Sydney  at approximately 8:00pm.

You will have had a truly memorable Vintage Rail Journey!

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• Tour * Golden West Rail Tour Riverina Rail Tour North Coast Rail Tour Repco Bathurst 1000 Sleeping Train Coastal Explorer Elvis Special
• Golden West Rail Tour Date * Please select 11-15 November 2020 10-14 February 2021 7-11 April 2021 8-12 September 2021 22-26 September 2021 (ex-Katoomba) 10-14 November 2021 13-17 February 2022 13-17 March 2022 11-15 September 2022 9-13 October 2022 6-10 November 2022 19-23 February 2023 20-24 March 2023 16-20 April 2023 10-14 September 2023 8-12 October 2023 5-9 November 2023 25-29 February 2024 24-28 March 2024 21-25 April 2024 8-12 September 2024 3-7 November 2024 2-6 March 2025 30 March-3 April 2025
• Riverina Rail Tour Date * Please select 14-18 October 2020 10-14 March 2021 24-28 March 2021 6-10 October 2021 20-24 October 2021 27 February-3 March 2022 27-31 March 2022 28 August-1 September 2022 25-29 September 2022 5-9 March 2023 2-6 April 2023 27-31 August 2023 25-29 September 2023 11-15 March 2024 7-11 April 2024 25-29 August 2024 22-26 September 2024 16-20 March 2025 13-17 April 2025
• North Coast Rail Tour Date * Please select 23-26 June 2021 26-29 June 2021 19-23 June 2022 23-27 October 2022 22-26 October 2023 20-24 October 2024
• Repco Bathurst 1000 Aurora Tour Date * 11-14 October 2024
• Coastal Explorer Tour Date * Please select
• Elvis Special Tour Date * Please select 11-14 January 2024 9-12 January 2025

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• Number of passengers * 1 2
• Roomette (solo) @ $3,995 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $6,395 pp
• Twinette @ $3,995 pp
• Please select
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,250 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $6,795 pp
• Twinette @ $4,250 pp
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,495pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $7,195 pp
• Twinette @ $4,495 pp
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,695pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $7,495 pp
• Twinette @ $4,695 pp

The Golden West Rail Tour (Clockwise) commences at Katoomba Railway Station at 8:25am.

If travelling from Sydney, you can catch the 6:23am BMT, which arrives at Katoomba Railway Station at 8:22am, and our train is scheduled to follow this train, departing between 8:25am and 8:35am. Our team will meet you on the platform and direct you to where your carriage will stop on the platform

We recommend staying for a day or two in Katoomba prior to tour commencement, and include a complimentary Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Pass (valid for up to 3 days if staying in the Blue Mountains). We normally have arrangements with the Carrington Hotel, and regret that they are fully sold out

• Accommodation preference (Pre-tour) No Accommodation required Carrington Hotel - Traditional Rooms (no ensuite) $140.00pn Carrington Hotel - Premier Rooms $240.00pn Carrington Hotel - Premier View Spa Rooms $285.00pn
• Twinette @ $4,250
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,495 pp
• Twinette @ $4,495
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,695 pp
• Twinette @ $4,695
• Roomette (solo) @ $2,795 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $4,475 pp
• Twinette @ $2,795 pp
• Please Select
• Central Station, Sydney (from $2,995 pp)
• Bathurst Station (Accommodation & Breakfast only, from $1,695 pp)
• Roomette (solo) @ $2,995 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $4,795 pp
• Twinette @ $2,995 pp
• Roomette (solo) @ $1,695 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $2,695 pp
• Twinette @ $1,695 pp
• In Room Hamper (Included)
• Long Seafood Lunch in the Diner (extra $120.00pp)
• General Admission (Included)
• General Admission + Paddock (extra $43.00 TBC)
• Grandstand 10 + Paddock (extra $247.00 TBC)
• Upper Inside Chase Club (extra $1,570 TBC)
• Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Package
• Reserved seating
• Morning and afternoon tea, buffet lunch
• Complimentary Beverage package of beer, wine and soft drinks
• RTD spirits served available for purchase
• 3 Beer tasting Paddles of 4 beers each, so 12 different beers in total (about 200 ml per tasting)
• Classic Pizza of your choice
• No Thanks, I'll enjoy the sights of Bathurst
• Ultimate Reckless Experience ($50.00)
• Single Interior ($8,929pp)
• Single Oceanview ($9,189pp)
• Single Balcony ($9,299pp)
• Single Mini Suite ($9,429pp)
• Twin Interior ($7,699pp)
• Twin Oceanview ($7,799pp)
• Twin Balcony ($7,869pp)
• Twin Mini Suite ($7,929pp)
• Roomette (solo) @ $4,535 pp
• Sole Occupancy of a Twinette Compartment @ $6,895 pp
• Twinette @ $4,535 pp
• Total Golden West Tour Price
• Total Riverina Rail Tour Price
• Total North Coast Rail Tour Price
• Total Repco Bathurst 1000 Aurora Price
• Total Coastal Explorer Price
• Total Elvis Special Price
• Deposit required for Golden West Tour
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• Total deposit required for North Coast Rail Tour
• Total deposit required for the Bathurst 1000 Aurora
• Total deposit required for the Coastal Explorer
• Hidden Total deposit required for the Elvis Special
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• Riverina Rail Tour Deposit Price: $ 0.00
• North Coast Rail Tour Deposit Price: $ 0.00
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• Coastal Explorer Deposit Price: $ 0.00
• Elvis Special Deposit Price: $ 0.00
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Please email [email protected] once payment has been made.

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We do not require an additional 10% booking deposit from you. We will shortly issue an invoice for your new booking, and will provide a receipt for the travel credits arising from your previous booking.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS - VINTAGE RAIL JOURNEYS

These Booking Conditions set out the terms on which you contract with us for the arrangement and delivery of travel arrangements for your tour. By making a booking with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Booking Conditions. If you place a booking on behalf of another party, you represent and promise us that you are duly authorised to provide the agreement and consent of the other party to be bound by these Booking Conditions. We reserve the right to change these Booking Conditions at any time prior to you making a booking request. “You” and “Your” means all persons named in a booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date). “We”, “us”, “our”, “Operator” and “Vintage Rail Journeys” means A.C.N. 620 828 533 Pty Ltd.

Reservations

A booking request is accepted when we issue a written booking confirmation and you have paid your deposit. It is at this point that a contract between us and you comes into existence subject to these Booking Conditions. We reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion.

Price, Payments & Exclusions

A deposit of 10%* must be paid within 7 days of us accepting your booking. Because we commence providing services to you as soon as we accept your booking, the deposit is non refundable. Up to 60 days prior to departure, you can transfer your booking to a later departure (see Cancellations & Amendments below). The final balance is due 60 days prior to departure. If you fail to make the balance payment after we have reminded you, you will be deemed to have cancelled your booking.

*Additional deposits may be required by third party operators. Please contact our office to see if this applies to your selected tour prior to making a booking request.

Whilst we aim to make our tours reasonably inclusive, there are some things that are not included in our tours unless otherwise stated. These are:

• Airport taxes;
• Passport fees and Visa fees;
• Meals and beverages not indicated;
• Optional sightseeing; and

We reserve the right to vary the cost of your travel arrangements prior to commencement for circumstances beyond our control such as the imposition of fuel surcharges or new or amended Government charges. If we impose a surcharge of more than 10% of the cost of your travel arrangements, you may cancel your travel arrangements and receive a full refund of payments made for those arrangements. You must exercise this right within 14 days after receipt of a surcharge invoice.

We commence providing services to you as soon as we accept your booking. This includes (often significant) work undertaken prior to travel to arrange and coordinate the delivery of your travel arrangements. You also receive the benefit of work we undertake in anticipation of bookings. The services we provide to you are limited to (a) the arrangement and coordination of your travel arrangements; and (b) the delivery of travel arrangements which we directly control.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your tour fare and while strongly recommend it, we do not offer this service. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, medical requirements, luggage and additional expenses. The choice of insurer is yours. We strongly suggest you purchase insurance at the time you pay your deposit. This is because cancellation fees and charges are payable from that time.

Cancellations & Amendments by You

We understand that at times you will need to make changes to your already confirmed booking. Whilst we will always try to assist, there are times where this can be time consuming and therefore at cost to Vintage Rail Journeys. In order to keep our tour fares as low as possible this cost may be passed on at a rate of $75.00 per change. You will also need to pay any additional costs charged by suppliers.

Should the need arise to cancel your confirmed booking we will require notification in writing and the date we receive this notice is deemed the date of notice. We will make refunds to you less cancellation fees in accordance with the table below, calculated from the date which we receive written notice:

Days of Notice: Fees per person:

• 60+ Deposit transferable to another tour, but not refundable
• 59 – 46 50% of tour fare
• 45 – 15 75% of tour fare
• 14 – 0 100% of tour fare

If the tour has commenced, no refunds are payable. No refunds will be made for of any travel arrangements not utilised, whether by choice or because of late arrival or early departure. This includes the failure of common carriers to operate according to schedule, which we disclaim responsibility for. There is no refund for unused services or portions of the tour arrangements that are missed.

You acknowledge that the amounts estimated under the Cancellation Policy are reasonable and a genuine pre-estimate of Vintage Rail Journeys’ loss. The cancellation fees above are in addition to cancellation fees charged by suppliers for any additional accommodation, airfares or any pre or post touring booked through us.

Cancellations by Us

In these Booking Conditions, the term Force Majeure means an event or events beyond our control and which we could not have reasonably prevented, and includes but is not limited to: (a) natural disasters, adverse weather conditions; (b) war, armed conflict, industrial dispute, civil strife, terrorist activity or the threat of such acts; epidemic, pandemic; (d) any new or change in law, order, decree, rule or regulation of any government authority (including travel advisories and restrictions).

Force Majeure - Prior to travel

If: (a) in our reasonable opinion we (either directly or through our employees, contractors, suppliers or agents) consider that your tour cannot safely or lawfully proceed due to a Force Majeure event; or (b) you give us notice no more than 14 days prior to commencement of your booked tour that you cannot reasonably make use of them due a Force Majeure event (for example due to border closures), then we may either: (c) reschedule your travel arrangements, but only if you are agreeable to the rescheduled arrangements; or (d) cancel your travel arrangements, in which case our contract with you will terminate.

If we cancel your travel arrangements, neither of us will have any claim for damages against the other for the cancelled arrangements. However, we will issue you with a credit equal to payments received by us for the cancelled tour, redeemable within 24 months of issue against any travel services offered by us.

If due to Force Majeure we cancel travel arrangements after your trip has commenced, we will provide you with a refund of any recovered third party costs for cancelled travel arrangements only.

Force Majeure – General

Other cancellations

If we cancel your travel arrangements for reasons other than Force Majeure, you will be offered (at your election) a refund of all funds paid, or the offer of travel arrangements of substantially equal quality if appropriate.

Group Departures

All trips are based on a minimum number of passengers travelling. We will advise you prior to confirming your booking if your tour has reached the minimum numbers for departure. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or re-costed. We will give you notice of cancellation or re-costing at least 60 days prior to the trip’s scheduled commencement.

If the trip is re-costed, you will have the option to either accept the new cost or to cancel your booking. You must make this election within 14 days of receiving notice from us. If the trip is cancelled or if you cancel your booking in these circumstances, we will at your election refund all payments made or credit payments towards alternative arrangements.

We will not be responsible for any other travel arrangements affected by, or any additional costs incurred, as a result of cancellation in these circumstances.

General Health Requirements

It is a condition of travel on all our tours that you have a reasonable level of fitness and a good level of mobility. Heritage trains are not designed to accommodate wheelchair or walker reliant passengers. If booking a twinette room, 1 member of your party will need to be able to climb a ladder up to and down from the top bunk. You will need to be able to embark and disembark trains, coaches and other methods of transport without assistance, handle your own luggage, walk moderate distances, stand comfortably and climb steps and stairs. We require all passengers to be capable of self care during the tour, should you require assistance it remains your responsibility to supply a carer.

If any medical conditions or lack of mobility: (a) means that you will require special assistance which we cannot reasonably provide; or (b) in our reasonable view will impact the smooth operation of the tour or will affect the safety or enjoyment of others, then we acting reasonably may exclude you from the trip this will be considered a cancellation by you and cancellation fees and charges will apply.

Accommodation

Due to the dynamic nature of the travel industry, we may need to substitute hotels, vessels and other forms of accommodation with properties or vessels of a substantially comparable or higher standard. We will endeavour to minimise substitutions.

Delay or cancellation of scheduled air arrangements

Vintage Rail Journeys is not responsible if an airline cancels, reschedules or delays a flight for any reason. If you miss any flight or connecting transportation it is your responsibility and cost to work with the airline or transport company to reach your destination. Vintage Rail Journeys is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred as a result of any changes by airlines or other transport company.

Changes to Itinerary & Inclusions

Prior to travel

Occasionally, we may need to make amendments or modifications to the itinerary and its inclusions and you acknowledge our right to do this. If we become aware of a significant change to your itinerary or its inclusions prior to the commencement of your trip (where the tour can still proceed), then we will notify you within a reasonable time and you may elect to: (a) proceed with the trip – if in our reasonable opinion the changes result in a reduction in the value of services, then we will refund you an amount attributable to the reduction determined by us acting reasonably; or (b) cancel your trip, in which case we will refund you all payments received by us at that time.

If you do not make an election in writing within 7 days of us notifying you of the significant change, then you will be deemed to have elected to proceed with the trip.

During travel

You acknowledge that the itinerary, modes of transport, accommodation and/or the trip’s inclusions may need to change during your trip due to local circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including road conditions, poor weather, changes in transport schedules, and/or vehicle breakdowns.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible for any omissions or modifications to the itinerary or the inclusions due to Force Majeure or other circumstances beyond our control happening after we have accepted your booking. This includes any loss of enjoyment or distress caused by omissions or modifications.

If you are entitled to any compensation for any modifications or omissions, then you agree it will be reduced by the value of any alternative services we provide which you accept.

We will not be responsible to you for any other expenses or loss you incur resulting from any amendment or change to the itinerary or its inclusions resulting from an event of Force Majeure.

Responsibility

Services supplied by independent suppliers

Where a third party over whom we have no direct control (Independent Supplier) is the supplier of travel arrangements that form part of your trip, you acknowledge that our obligations to you are limited to taking reasonable steps to select a reputable Independent Supplier and arranging for them to provide those travel arrangements to you. Independent Suppliers over whom we have no direct control include but are not limited to airlines, hoteliers, independent transport companies (i.e., vehicles not operated by us), attraction and venue operators and common carriers.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible to you for any loss, damage, personal injury or delay attributable to the actions or omissions of an Independent Supplier and not caused by our negligence. Any claims you have in this regard must be made against the Independent Supplier.

Services we directly supply

To the extent only that we are the principal supplier to you of travel arrangements or other services which we control, then we will provide those travel arrangements and services with reasonable skill and care.

We will not be responsible for any loss, damage, claim or expense caused by the acts or omissions of yourself, of any other third party not connected with the provision of the travel arrangements or services, or due to an event of Force Majeure.

We will not be responsible for any loss or additional expenses you incur for any missed connections/services attributable to delays outside of our control.

Australian Consumer Law and corresponding legislation in State jurisdictions in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties into consumer contracts (“Consumer Warranties”). These Booking Conditions do not exclude or limit the application of the Consumer Warranties. Other than the Consumer Warranties, we disclaim all warranties.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our maximum liability to you under these Booking Conditions, in tort (including negligence) or at law is limited to arranging for the travel arrangements to be resupplied or payment of the cost of having them resupplied.

Operator’s Authority

The Operator reserves the right to require any person, whether a member of a group who has chartered a vehicle for the purpose of a tour or otherwise, to withdraw from any tour at any time if the Operator or its servants deem his or her acts or conduct to be detrimental to or incompatible with the interests, harmony, comfort or welfare of the tour as a whole. You will not be entitled to any refund for unused services and you will be responsible for any additional costs you incur.

If any provision of these Booking Conditions is found to be unenforceable, then to the extent possible it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

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