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Great Southern Heritage Rail Adventure

17-day escorted rail tour across New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria

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Railway Adventures' Great Southern Heritage Rail Adventure is a 17-day fully-escorted tour across three Australian states: New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. The journey begins in Sydney and concludes in Goulburn, weaving through regional Australia via multiple heritage trains and private charters. You will travel on the Pichi Richi Railway, Red Hens, Steamranger, The Overland, and restored Spirit of Progress carriages, stopping in towns including Broken Hill, Bordertown, Horsham, Melbourne, and Albury. The tour combines rail journeys with coach transfers and off-train excursions, staying at regional hotels and dining at country pubs and fine-dining establishments. Tour leaders Karl Chapman and Richard Boyce guide the group throughout. With an activity level rated at two out of five, the pace is relaxed, making it well-suited to repeat rail travellers seeking an in-depth Australian rail experience and history enthusiasts interested in heritage railway operations.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only one confirmed departure listed: April 2027
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route sequence, hotel locations, and rail legs with Railway Adventures before booking

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The from-price of AUD 13,985 includes all rail journeys on heritage trains and private charters, as well as coach transfers and off-train excursions.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Railway Adventures provides tour leaders throughout: Karl Chapman and Richard Boyce.
Which trains does the tour use?
The Pichi Richi Railway (private charter), Red Hens, Steamranger, The Overland (private carriage to Bordertown), and Spirit of Progress heritage carriages (Horsham to Melbourne to Albury), plus a privately-chartered steam-hauled train from Goulburn to Sydney.
How many days and nights?
17 days and 16 nights.
When does it run?
One departure confirmed: April 2027. Deposit is AUD 1,000 per person, with final payment due 7 February 2027.
What meals are included?
The package features meals at country pubs and fine-dining restaurants, though the exact number and type of included meals is not specified in the operator's summary.

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