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interesting shops or take a drink in the Kangaroo Hotel before returning to Castlemaine and taking the main

line train to Melbourne. (B) DAY 12 Monday 3rd June

20 DAYS 18 DAYS OR

Bellarine Railway

We will depart at 8am on the “Overland” train from Melbourne to Adelaide . Travelling in comfortable Red Premium Class, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea are included and served at your seat. With only 36 seats per carriage in 2 and 1 configuration there is plenty of leg room. Arriving in Adelaide late afternoon, we will stay three nights at the Stamford Plaza Hotel. (B, L) DAY 13 Tuesday 4th June Today we travel to Port Adelaide by rail to the excellent Railway Museum, where we have requested locomotive “Peronne” , a Barclay of 1919 to be in steam for the group.A miniature railway also circles the museum site and nearby is the Aviation Museum and Maritime Museum. This evening, we take an optional tram ride out to the coast at Glenelg for a meal. (B) DAY 14 Wednesday 5th June We will travel by road to Mt. Barker for a visit to the Steamranger depot and vintage railcar charter train. We continue by road to Goolwa for the steam hauled “Cockle Train” along the coast to Victor Harbour . You could also stroll over the causeway to Granite Island or take the horse drawn tram. We return to Adelaide by road. (B) DAY 15 Thursday 6th June We journey by road into the remote interior of South Australia. Firstly, to Peterborough for Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre set in a roundhouse with its unique triple gauge turntable. After lunch, which is included, we visit Wadlata Outback Centre in Port Augusta for an insight into the area. We will stay for three nights at the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn with dinner included each evening. (B, L, D)

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DEPARTS Thursday 23 May 2024 (Flight Inclusive) Friday 24 May 2024 (Ground Only) BY AIR GROUND ONLY

DAY 16 Friday 7th June We will travel by road to the historic town of Quorn and the Pichi-Richi Railway . After a depot visit, we ride the “Coffee Pot” steam railmotor , built by Kitson in 1905, on an exclusive charter to Woolshed Flat where we have a picnic lunch. We return to Port Augusta by We take another steam train over part of the original route of the “Ghan” until 1956 when a new line was built.We are hauled by one of the original engines and rolling stock from the 1920’s as we take a relaxing trip through the Pichi-Richi Pass . (B, D) DAY 18 Sunday 9th June We return to Adelaide via the Clare Valley Wine Region with one night at the Stamford Plaza. We will spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps riding the trams in the city centre which are free. (B) DAY 19 Monday 10th June After your fantastic holiday experience with Railtrail, you will head to the airport in the morning for your Singapore Airlines flight to Singapore and connecting flight to London. (B) road later in the day. (B, L, D) DAY 17 Saturday 8th June

FARES From London Heathrow Airport: Standard Economy seats on Singapore Airlines

£5989

Upgraded flight seats on Singapore Airlines Ex Sydney/Adelaide (Ground Only Fare) Single Traveller Supplement

On Request

£4599

£1400 17 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 lunches and 3 evening meals Return flights from London Heathrow to Australia with Singapore Airlines All train rides, transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager GUARANTEED FARE DAY 20 Tuesday 11th June You will land at London Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Tuesday morning. ** We reserve the right to travel by diesel train should the steam locomotive not be timetabled at the time of our visit

HOTELS Mercure Hotel, Sydney

Just yards from Central Station this 4-star hotel is ideally situated for restaurants, Darling Harbour, and trams to Circular Quay. It has a restaurant and two bars, and the bedrooms include a walk-in shower, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, Wi-Fi,TV and radio, iron and ironing board, and air-conditioning. Batman’s Hill on Collins, Melbourne This classic hotel is across the road from Southern Cross Station, close to Melbourne’s top attractions, and within the free tram zone. It boasts two restaurants and two bars, perfect for relaxing, while rooms feature tea/coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi,TV, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, fridge, and air-conditioning. Stamford Plaza Hotel,Adelaide A 4-star hotel just a 3-minute walk from the rail station and right by the city centre free tram stop. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, access to an indoor pool, and gym. Rooms have a shower/toilet,Wi-Fi,TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta This award-winning property is surrounded by landscaped gardens whilst being near the centre of Port Augusta. Breakfast and evening meals taken in the historic 1883 Homestead are included each day or relax in the lounge bar. Rooms have air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TV, and bar fridge.

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