How much does it cost?

From A$2,965 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,127 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all train travel included?

Yes. Railway Adventures' tour price includes travel by train from Sydney to Bowral and the Southern Highlands.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Tour Leader Scott McGregor accompanies the group throughout the four days.

What are the main stops?

The tour visits Bowral, Berrima, Thirlmere, and Robertson, with time spent at the NSW Rail Museum, Retford Park, and Golden Vale Homestead.

What meals and wine are included?

The package includes a Christmas-in-July dinner at The Robertson Hotel and cool-climate wine tastings. Other meals are not itemized in the tour description.

When does this tour run?

Railway Adventures offers one departure in July 2026 at AUD 2,965 per person.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Bowral and Beyond by Rail

Four-day escorted train tour Sydney to Southern Highlands with wine and heritage

Railway Adventures' Bowral and Beyond by Rail is a four-day escorted tour that departs from Sydney and travels by train into the Southern Highlands of New South Wales during July. Tour Leader Scott McGregor guides the group through a mix of heritage sites, regional attractions, and seasonal hospitality. Days combine guided visits to the NSW Rail Museum, Retford Park, and the Golden Vale Homestead with leisure time in Bowral to browse gardens, boutiques, and independent galleries. The tour centers on cool-climate wine tasting and culminates in a festive Christmas-in-July dinner at The Robertson Hotel. This package suits history lovers, couples seeking a cultural short break, and food-and-wine enthusiasts drawn to Australia's Southern Highlands, where crisp winter air and localized wine production define the season.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at A$2,965 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Only one departure is listed: July 2026. Confirm availability and dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how time is allocated between guided activities and independent exploration before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$2,965 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,127 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all train travel included?: Yes. Railway Adventures' tour price includes travel by train from Sydney to Bowral and the Southern Highlands.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Tour Leader Scott McGregor accompanies the group throughout the four days.
What are the main stops?: The tour visits Bowral, Berrima, Thirlmere, and Robertson, with time spent at the NSW Rail Museum, Retford Park, and Golden Vale Homestead.
What meals and wine are included?: The package includes a Christmas-in-July dinner at The Robertson Hotel and cool-climate wine tastings. Other meals are not itemized in the tour description.
When does this tour run?: Railway Adventures offers one departure in July 2026 at AUD 2,965 per person.