How much does it cost?

From A$4,990 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,579 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Vintage 1960s former 'Southern Aurora' carriages, in private compartment class, traveling from Sydney to Parkes.

What is included on board?

Fine dining, other included experiences, and onboard entertainment.

What festival does this trip attend?

The Parkes Elvis Festival, described by the operator as one of Australia's premier music festivals.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently scheduled, in January 2027.

Is there a single supplement?

Yes. The single price is AUD $9,980, exactly double the AUD $4,990 twin-share price.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Elvis Rock'N Rail 2027

Escorted 5-day vintage train trip from Sydney to Parkes Elvis Festival

Railway Adventures operates this fully-escorted 5-day rail trip from Sydney to the Parkes Elvis Festival, with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Vintage Rail Journeys accompanying the group throughout. Travelers ride in a private compartment aboard the vintage 1960s former 'Southern Aurora' carriages, with fine dining and onboard entertainment included as the train makes its way to Parkes. The operator describes the trip as an exclusive departure and calls the Parkes Elvis Festival one of Australia's premier music festivals. It suits travelers who want a nostalgic, fully guided rail journey built around fine dining and vintage rail carriages, though solo travelers should note the single price is exactly double the twin-share price, with no discount for traveling alone.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this tour, and the evidence names only the outbound Sydney to Parkes train; confirm the return journey and daily schedule with the operator before booking.
There is a high single supplement: the single price of AUD $9,980 is exactly double the twin-share price of AUD $4,990, so solo travelers receive no discount for traveling alone.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for January 2027, so travel dates are fixed rather than flexible.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$4,990 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,579 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 a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Vintage Rail Journeys throughout.
What train is used?: Vintage 1960s former 'Southern Aurora' carriages, in private compartment class, traveling from Sydney to Parkes.
What is included on board?: Fine dining, other included experiences, and onboard entertainment.
What festival does this trip attend?: The Parkes Elvis Festival, described by the operator as one of Australia's premier music festivals.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently scheduled, in January 2027.
Is there a single supplement?: Yes. The single price is AUD $9,980, exactly double the AUD $4,990 twin-share price.