How much does it cost?

From A$2,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,141 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, the tour uses the New South Wales rail network throughout, departing from Sydney.

Is it escorted or independent?

Fully escorted, described as a small group tour with a Tour Leader, Stephen Matchett, throughout.

Where does the tour go?

Sydney to Port Macquarie, via Maitland, Grafton and Wauchope.

What is the main event?

The Grafton Jacaranda Festival, described as one of Australia's most loved floral celebrations.

One departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Jacaranda Journey 2026

5-day small-group rail tour from Sydney to the Jacaranda Festival

Railway Adventures runs the Jacaranda Journey, a five-day, four-night escorted rail tour departing Sydney for Northern New South Wales, timed for the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, which the operator calls one of Australia's most loved floral celebrations. The tour uses the New South Wales rail network throughout and travels through Maitland, Grafton and Wauchope before finishing in Port Macquarie. Stephen Matchett leads the trip as Tour Leader, and it runs as a small group tour rather than a large coach-style departure. The operator pitches the trip at flower lovers, rail enthusiasts and anyone wanting a joyful regional escape, describing the pace as slow-paced and scenic. There is only one departure, in October 2026, and the operator has not published a day-by-day breakdown of which towns are visited on which day.

What to know before you look closer

No day-by-day itinerary is published, so which towns are visited on which day of the five is not detailed here.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.
Single travellers pay $3,415 AUD against the $2,985 AUD twin-share fare, a single supplement well above half the twin price.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$2,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,141 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, the tour uses the New South Wales rail network throughout, departing from Sydney.
Is it escorted or independent?: Fully escorted, described as a small group tour with a Tour Leader, Stephen Matchett, throughout.
Where does the tour go?: Sydney to Port Macquarie, via Maitland, Grafton and Wauchope.
What is the main event?: The Grafton Jacaranda Festival, described as one of Australia's most loved floral celebrations.
When does it run?: One departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.