How much does it cost?

From A$5,375 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,855 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Who is this tour designed for?

The operator describes it as a small group rail holiday for travelers over 50.

What are the highlights along the route?

The rolling vineyards of Mudgee, the wildlife of Dubbo, the historic streets of Bathurst, the Blue Mountains at Katoomba, the gold rush heritage of Gulgong, and classic country pubs in Muswellbrook, Tarana, and Rockley.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently scheduled, in October 2026.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Central West Explorer 2026

Escorted 7-day private train tour of central west NSW

Railway Adventures operates this fully-escorted 7-day rail holiday through central west New South Wales, described by the operator as a small group tour for travelers over 50. Named Tour Leaders Barbara Wass, Duncan Wass, and Scott McGregor accompany the group throughout. Travel is aboard a privately chartered train running from Sydney through Muswellbrook, Gulgong, Mudgee, Dunedoo, Dubbo, Narromine, Orange, Millthorpe, Bathurst, Rockley, Oberon, and Tarana, finishing at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Along the way, the tour visits the rolling vineyards of Mudgee, takes in the wildlife of Dubbo, walks the historic streets of Bathurst, and stops at the gold rush town of Gulgong and the picturesque town of Millthorpe. Classic country pubs in Muswellbrook, Tarana, and Rockley round out the route. The trip suits older travelers who want to see rural New South Wales by train, with an interest in regional history, vineyards, and small-town Australia, without having to plan the route themselves.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this tour; confirm the daily schedule with the operator before booking.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026, so travel dates are fixed rather than flexible.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$5,375 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,855 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted, with named Tour Leaders Barbara Wass, Duncan Wass, and Scott McGregor throughout.
What train is used?: A privately chartered train traveling from Sydney through Muswellbrook, Gulgong, Mudgee, Dunedoo, Dubbo, Narromine, Orange, Millthorpe, Bathurst, Rockley, Oberon, and Tarana to Katoomba.
Who is this tour designed for?: The operator describes it as a small group rail holiday for travelers over 50.
What are the highlights along the route?: The rolling vineyards of Mudgee, the wildlife of Dubbo, the historic streets of Bathurst, the Blue Mountains at Katoomba, the gold rush heritage of Gulgong, and classic country pubs in Muswellbrook, Tarana, and Rockley.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently scheduled, in October 2026.