The Complete Foour Seasons Collection 2019/2020

N E W T O U R

DAY 8 This morning we enjoy a scenic train ride into the Blue Mountains for a visit to the 3’6” gauge Zig Zag Railway . This bush fire devastated railway re-opens in 2019 and during our visit we enjoy a return steam journey over the original main line with its switchback and viaducts to Clarence. (B) DAY 9 By train to Albion Park for a private steam charter on the 2ft gauge Illawarra Light Railway and we view the steam and diesel collection that were used on industrial and sugar cane lines. (B,L) DAY 10 A fascinating and unique rail experience awaits us today! Firstly, we travel by rail to via Campbeltown to Picton where we have a private vintage 1920’s railmotor ride from the main line station over the branch to the New South Wales Railway Museum at Thirlmere. After a guided tour of the huge collection of 38 steam locomotives , we view the operating roundhouse and enjoy a group lunch. We then enjoy an exclusive steam charter over the 14 km old main line to Buxton and return with a photo run-by included. We are part of a very elite club today as this line only sees steam four or five times a year! Following our very memorable day we return, in style by vintage railmotor to Picton before boarding our return train back to Sydney Central. (B,L) DAY 11 Today we enjoy a day at leisure to explore the many famous attractions stunning Sydney has to offer. Using our included “Opal” transport pass we can travel on the local trains, tramway and ferries from Circular Quay with great views of the famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House . Why not visit the Tramway Museum at Loftus. (B)

17 DAYS

15 DAYS GROUND ONLY

DEPARTS Sunday 5 April 2020

BY AIR

FARE From London Heathrow Airport:

Standard Economy seats on Singapore Airlines Upgraded flight seats on Singapore Airlines Ex Melbourne / Sydney (i.e. Ground Only Fare) Single Traveller Supplement Return flights from London Heathrow to Australia with Singapore Airlines 14 nights hotel accommodation with private facilities Breakfast each day plus 3 lunches All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager GUARANTEED FARE

To be announced To be announced £3250 £950

DAY 12 By train to Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum located on the site of a 1914 railway roundhouse. The museum exhibits the fascinating history of the main western line and is also home to the Steam Tramway & Preservation Society including an exclusive charter of the 1891 Sydney Steam Tram . (B,L) DAY 13 Our great Australian rail journey continues with another scenic rail route from Sydney to Newcastle for three nights at the Ibis Hotel, a 10-minute walk from the Interchange station. (B) DAY 14 & 15 We enjoy two full days at the incredible Maitland Steam Festival featuring mainline steam with two or three engines in action over three different routes, the Great Train Race

with steam trains chasing each other, traction engine rally, stationary engines, street market and coach trips to the nearby Hunter Valley steam railway. During the steam festival we have tickets included for a steam ride each day, including one of the race trains. (B) DAY 16 Following our fortnight of amazing Australian steam adventures, we depart mid-morning by rail to Sydney, onwards by train to Sydney Airport for the late afternoon flight via Singapore to Heathrow. (B) DAY 17 Arriving Heathrow in the morning to conclude a truly phenomenal and unique tour. Please note: Optional unescorted tour extensions by rail from Sydney to Brisbane, Queensland or on the famous ‘Indian-Pacific’ train to Perth are available on request.

HOTELS Holiday Inn, Melbourne on Flinders Rendezvous Studio Hotel, Sydney Central Ibis Hotel, Newcastle

or call 01538 382323 – to book or to request a detailed tour itinerary

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