Riverina Warbirds
A SPECTACULAR FOUR-DAY HERITAGE RAIL JOURNEY
FROM SYDNEY TO GRIFFITH, TEMORA & HAY
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Join us for a thrilling, fascinating and unique journey to the Riverina by exclusive heritage diesel-hauled train. Onboard you’ll find spacious seating in 1930s carriages featuring windows that open – better connecting you with the passing countryside. Also enjoy a homemade Devonshire tea in the air-conditioned dining car!
Departure Location: | Sydney, Australia | |
Return Location: | Sydney, Australia | |
Tour Date: | 18 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2024 | Tour Code: 2410RWD-CRE |
Tour Code: | 2410RWD-CRE | |
Price: |
The Gem Hotel - Per person twin share: $3190 The Gem Hotel - Single Supplement: $200 The Griff Motel - Per person twin share: $2990 |
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Deposit (per person): | $500 |
Highlights of your tour
- Return diesel-hauled heritage train service from Sydney Terminal to Griffith with refreshments
- Lunch onboard the train at historic Cootamundra West Railway Station
- Housemade Devonshire afternoon tea served in the dining car
- 3 nights Griffith accommodation at either the Griff Motel or Gem Hotel (or similar) with
- Return diesel-hauled heritage train service from Griffith to Temora with refreshments
- VIP entry to the Temora Aviation Museum Warbirds Downunder Airshow including
- premium marquee seating, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, select beverages
- Warbirds Downunder souvenirs including tote bag and cap
- Tour of Hay Gaol Museum
- Guided tour of historic Bishop’s Lodge and gardens including morning tea
- View Hay’s WWII themed water tower art Tour of Dunera Museum
- Exclusive lunch on the platform at the historic Hay Railway Museum with beverages
- Visit to Shear Outback, Shearers Hall of Fame and Museum including a shearing demonstration
- Journey across the Hay Plains
- Exclusive dinner at Zecca Handmade Italian with matched local wines
- Light dinner onboard served after Goulburn with complimentary glass of sparkling
- Group coach transfers throughout
Your Journey
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This morning we have a very early departure from Sydney Central Station. Board our heritage diesel-hauled train at Sydney Terminal and enjoy breakfast as we roll through the suburbs and Southern Highlands. After a short stop at Goulburn, we continue south through the Cullerin Ranges for a leg stretch at the historic Cootamundra West Station. Our train then travels west to Griffith where our hotel is a short walk from the station. This evening is at leisure.
Overnight: The Gem Hotel OR The Griff Motel, Griffith (B, L)
After breakfast, reboard the train and travel to Temora. Transfer to the Temora Aviation Museum where you will have VIP entry to the ‘Warbirds Downunder’ Airshow. This spectacular display of vintage aircraft includes fly pasts and up close access to the aircraft. Marquee seating, lunch and beverages are included. Return to Griffith in the afternoon with the evening at leisure.
Overnight: The Gem Hotel OR The Griff Motel, Griffith (B, L)
Today we travel to the outback town of Hay. Enjoy morning tea in the rose garden at Bishop’s Lodge historic house. Tour the Hay Gaol Museum and the important Dunera Museum at the old Hay Railway Station where we’ll enjoy lunch on the platform. Stop at the WWII themed Hay Water Tower Art then visit Shear Outback, showcasing shearing history and future technologies. Our visit includes an exclusive shearing demonstration. We return to Griffith via the spectacular Hay Plains.
Dinner tonight is at Zecca Handmade Italian with matched local wines.
Overnight: The Gem Hotel OR The Griff Motel, Griffith (B, L, D)
After breakfast we reboard our heritage train and retrace our path towards Sydney. After Cootamundra enjoy lunch onboard as the train climbs through the Cullerin Ranges – the highest point on the Main South Line. After another short stop at Goulburn we anticipate a mid-evening arrival at Sydney Terminal, at the end of our unique Riverina adventure – (B,L,LD)
What's included
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Return diesel-hauled heritage train service from Sydney Terminal to Griffith, Temora, Hay return with refreshments
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3 nights accommodation at either the Griff Motel or Gem Hotel
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Breakfast daily
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary & highlights
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VIP entry to the Temora Aviation Museum Warbirds Downunder Airshow including premium marquee seating, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, select beverages
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Group coach transfers throughout
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Cruise Express & Railway Adventures Tour Manager & Escorts
What's not included
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Flights
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Transfers on arrival and departure
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Meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary
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All other personal expenses, such as drinks, phone calls, laundry services
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Excursions listed as optional and extra in the itinerary
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Minibar
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
Exclusive Heritage Diesel-Hauled Train
Sydney - GriffithSome 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.
Gem Hotel
Griff Motel
Our track record
Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.
FAQs
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