NORTH BY NORTH WEST
• WAUCHOPE • PORT MACQUARIE • ARMIDALE • WERRIS CREEK • COONABARABRAN • MUDGEE • GULGONG •
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The route we take begins with the boarding of our Railmotor for the journey up the coast to the popular holiday city of Port Macquarie. We introduce the legacy of the timber industry and the associated connection with narrow gauge railways at Wauchope before ascending the ranges via Bellingen to Dorrigo and along the Waterfall Way to Armidale. The New England is a land unto itself with Armidale it’s unofficial capital. Fine homesteads, churches, schools and wineries grace this wealthy city.
We continue our cross country rail journey down the tablelands via the grand junction station of Werris Creek to the sleepy former railway hub of Binnaway. The Warrumbungle Ranges are on hand for us to explore, just west of Coonabarabran, with their ancient towering volcanic plugs, unique native bush, and world class observatories.
Down the old Mudgee branch line is Dunedoo and then Gulgong where we settle for a couple of nights in the heart of this heritage listed Goldrush town. Enjoy side trips to historic Mudgee, and award winning wineries and restaurants before capping it off with a sunset soiree at Ruwenzori Retreat, Scott McGregor’s private mountain top hideaway. The last day takes us on the normally inaccessible freightonly line down the Goulburn, Bylong and Hunter Valleys to Sydney. Thus Completing a wonderful adventure taking you North by North West across a great chunk of country and coastal NSW.
Some Details
- 5 nights’ accommodation in quality hotels
- All excursions and entrance fees to attractions, as listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and dinners
- Chartered coach, with luggage transport throughout the tour
- Comprehensive sightseeing with your hosts and local guides
- Drinks included with welcome and farewell dinners
- All other personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, laundry services, camera fees where applicable
- Excursions/entrances listed as optional in the itinerary
- Meals and services not mentioned in itinerary
- Tour Plan
The route we take begins with the boarding of our Railmotor for the journey up the coast to the popular holiday city of Port Macquarie. We introduce the legacy of the timber industry and the associated connection with narrow gauge railways at Wauchope before ascending the ranges via Bellingen to Dorrigo and along the Waterfall Way to Armidale. The New England is a land unto itself with Armidale it’s unofficial capital. Fine homesteads, churches, schools and wineries grace this wealthy city.
We continue our cross country rail journey down the tablelands via the grand junction station of Werris Creek to the sleepy former railway hub of Binnaway. The Warrumbungle Ranges are on hand for us to explore, just west of Coonabarabran, with their ancient towering volcanic plugs, unique native bush, and world class observatories.
Down the old Mudgee branch line is Dunedoo and then Gulgong where we settle for a couple of nights in the heart of this heritage listed Goldrush town. Enjoy side trips to historic Mudgee, and award winning wineries and restaurants before capping it off with a sunset soiree at Ruwenzori Retreat, Scott McGregor’s private mountain top hideaway. The last day takes us on the normally inaccessible freightonly line down the Goulburn, Bylong and Hunter Valleys to Sydney. Thus Completing a wonderful adventure taking you North by North West across a great chunk of country and coastal NSW.
User Reviews & Comments
Wayne & Jane Gribble
Our first tour, we could not fault Scott, Bernie and Mariah’s hospitality and knowledge. They made everyone feel more than welcome on this tour. Tour was just about perfect.
18 May 2022
John & Sylvie Gooley
A wonderful and informative tour, very well organised with helpful hardworking staff including all the volunteers on the train. Warrick and Bev really made a big effort for us. Scott, Bernie, and Mariah were exceptional as was Greg the coach driver.
18 May 2022
Jenny Hopson, Glenhaven
Scotty is the most wonderful tour leader, full of information but better still lots of fun and laughter. Bernie was caring and saw where needs arose. Love the wonderful old trains.
18 May 2022
Helen and Rob Kear
The only way to go if you are over 70. Everything is done for you, no worries, no decisions, just sit back and enjoy your holiday!
18 May 2022
Dave Hopson, Glenhaven
Scott’s ability to adapt to change thrust upon him and to end up with as good or even better is nothing short of amazing – All the staff are!
18 May 2022