Holiday Coast Express

Next
Departure

May 2024

07 Days

New South Wales

from $2990

Next
Departure

May

2024

07 Days

New South Wales

from $2990

Meet your Tour Leader

In conjunction with Cruise Express

Departure Location:	Sydney
Return Location:	Sydney
Tour Date:	23 May 2024 - 29 May 2024	Tour Code: 2405HCE-CE
Tour Code:	2405HCE-CE
Price:	Twin: $2990 Solo: $3890

23 May 2024 - 29 May 2024

Highlights of your tour

Surf and turf meal from Latitude 30 restaurant in Coffs Harbour.

Your Journey

Day 1

Thursday 23 May:

Board our exclusive carriages aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT as we head north across the Hawkesbury River. Settle back and watch the scenery change as we travel north through the Hunter region. Lunch is served before we arrive at Wauchope where we transfer to Port Macquarie. This evening join your fellow travellers for welcome drinks and dinner at our hotel.

Overnight: Rydges Port Macquarie (or similar) – L,D

Day 2

Friday 24 May:

After breakfast board coaches for a short sightseeing tour of Port Macquarie’s coastline before stopping off at Harry’s Lookout and a visit to the Koala Hospital. We will then head South towards Herons Creek to the award winning Bago Maze and Winery for wine tasting and lunch. Return to Port Macquarie for our exclusive sunset cruise with dinner on the Hastings River.

Overnight: Rydges Port Macquarie (or similar) – B,L,D

Day 3

Saturday 25 May:

After breakfast transfer to South West Rocks for a guided tour of the 1882 built Trial Bay Gaol. Continue on to visit the Slim Dusty Centre. Rejoin the XPT at Kempsey and enjoy a light lunch as we travel to Grafton. Keep an eye out for the famous ‘hole in the wall’ at Valla Beach, the closest point between the North Coast Line and the Pacific Ocean. Disembark at Grafton for a panoramic transfer to Ballina. After checking in to our resort. The evening is at leisure.

Overnight: Ramada Ballina (or similar) – B,L

Day 4

Sunday 26 May:

After breakfast join our coaches for a short transfer north to Duck Creek Macadamia Farm. This 100% Australian owned and run farm in historic Newrybar is the home of world famous chocolate coated macadamias. We will also visit the nearby Zentvelds Coffee Farm where you will have the opportunity to explore the processing plant, speak with the growers and enjoy morning tea. Enjoy lunch at North Byron Hotel followed by a ride on the world’s first solar powered train. Travel to the town’s centre where we rejoin our coaches to journey to the nearby hinterland. A highlight today is our visit to ‘The Farm’ for dinner at the renowned Three Blue Ducks restaurant.

Overnight: Ramada Ballina (or similar) – B,L,D

Day 5

Monday 27 May:

After breakfast transfer to Grafton station to join the XPT for our journey south to Coffs Harbour. Transfer to the local surf club for lunch before enjoying a ‘Welcome to Country’ and cultural experience at Korora Lookout and Sky Pier including afternoon tea. This afternoon visit the fascinating National Cartoon Gallery. Continue on to our hotel where we gather for dinner tonight at the Bayside Bar & Grill.

Overnight: Pacific Bay Resort (or similar) – B,L,D

Day 6

Tuesday 28 May:

After breakfast join our coaches for the scenic journey to the historic town of Dorrigo. Visit the Steam Railway Museum which houses the largest collection of steam locomotives and rollingstock in the southern hemisphere. Lunch today is at Dorrigo Heritage Hotel. This afternoon take in the spectacular views from the Skywalk Lookout overlooking Dorrigo National Park. Return to Coffs Harbour for our farewell dinner at Latitude 30.

Overnight: Pacific Bay Resort (or similar) – B,L,D

Day 7

Wednesday 29 May:

After breakfast we return to the station and board our exclusive carriages aboard the XPT for the scenic run south to Sydney – B,L

What's included

Daylight service from Sydney Terminal to Wauchope aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT
2 nights Port Macquarie accommodation at Rydges with welcome dinner with beverages and breakfast daily
Visit Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Visit Bago Maze and Winery for tastings and lunch
Exclusive evening Hastings River cruise including dinner with beverages
Guided tour of historic Trial Bay Gaol
Visit Slim Dusty Museum at Kempsey
Daylight service from Kempsey to Grafton aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT
2 nights Ballina accommodation at the Ramada Hotel & Suites with breakfast daily
Visit Duck Creek Macadamia Farm
Visit Zentvelds Coffee Farm with morning tea
Free time to explore Byron Bay
Lunch at the North Byron Hotel
One-way ride aboard the Byron Solar Train
Exclusive dinner at ‘The Farm’ by Three Blue Ducks with beverages
Daylight service from Grafton to Coffs Harbour aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT
Lunch at Coffs Harbour Surf Club
Exclusive Welcome to County and visit to Korora Lookout with afternoon tea
Visit National Cartoon Gallery
2 nights Coffs Harbour accommodation at Pacific Bay Resort with breakfast daily
Dinner at Bayside Bar & Grill with beverages
Exclusive tour of Dorrigo Steam Railway Museum
Lunch at Dorrigo Heritage Hotel
Visit Skywalk Lookout at Dorrigo National Park
Farewell dinner at Latitude 30 with beverages
Daylight service from Coffs Harbour to Sydney aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT~
Group coach sightseeing and transfers
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Cruise Express Tour Managers

What's not included

Some ways you’ll travel

The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy

NSW TrainLink XPT

tour the North Coast Line in private carriages aboard a NSW TrainLink XPT

Byron Solar Train

Enjoy lunch at North Byron Hotel followed by a ride on the world’s first solar powered train

Some places you’ll stay

Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.

Our track record

Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.

FAQs

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