The 621/721 Class Rail Motors of the New South Wales Government Railways are a class of Diesel Multiple Unit first entering service in 1949. A number of these valuable workhorses have been restored in Museums and heritage groups. The Rail Motor Society at Paterson in the Hunter Valley has an on-going maintenance and restoration program …
Well known TV personality, travel company owner and avid train traveller, Scott McGregor has made documentaries about trains, travelled on some of the world’s most inspiring railway lines and led scores of exclusive group adventures to numerous unique local and international destinations over the years. “Rustic, character-filled, zig-zagging railways of Burma, opulent hotels on wheels …
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Just off the coast of Townsville lies the beautiful Magnetic Island. Only 25 minutes by ferry and you are transported to quiet, secluded beaches, rugged nature, abundant wildlife, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. She has a story to tell that stretches back over 275 million years when molten granite was pushed to …
A heritage train ride offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of rail travel in Australia. Australia’s rail history dates back more than 160 years. As a result of newer construction materials and methods that conquered past engineering difficulties, some of the early railway lines have been bypassed, made obsolete by tunnels and new routes, …
1. Well-crafted itineraries Our intriguing and memorable itineraries balance train travel with other interesting modes of transport. Walking tours with museum and gallery visits, city locations with the bush, local cuisine with western menus and busy days with leisure time for activities of your choice. Our partnerships with other speciality operators offer new destinations, with …
Winter might be coming, but there’s nothing like the promise of sunshine and pretty blooms to get you through those cooler days.Every year, Toowoomba celebrates its reputation as the Garden City with the most spectacular display of spring flowers during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The longest running floral event of its kind in Australia, …
Travelling solo as a senior can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. But it does not have to mean travelling alone. You can join like-minded travellers on our small group fully escorted tours. Share your experiences with other adventure-lovers and enjoy the benefits of travelling in a small group. Nearly a third of travellers on our trips are travelling …
The wildflowers of Western Australia are one of the most spectacular flower displays in the world. Between July and October, many parts of the state become blankets of colour with everything from tiny crimson myrtles, dainty smokebush, fiery mountain bells and over 150 varieties of orchids coming into bloom. From June to December this biodiversity is on …
The Main North Line, also known as the Great Northern Railway, completed in 1888, was once a major railway in New South Wales. It began construction in 1857 and runs through the Central Coast, Hunter and New England regions. It connects with Queensland Railways at Wallangarra and continues through Warwick and Toowoomba to Brisbane. In 1932 this once hectic line was upstaged by …
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Have you always wanted to visit the US but settled for the safe Euro-trip time and time again? Railway Adventures wants you to fulfill all your travel desires. If you have a place on your bucket list, then we will help you scratch it!So much so, that Railway Adventures has crafted the perfect travel itinerary …
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