How much does it cost?

From A$4,790 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,436 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. Rail is the only transport mode listed, and the tour is built around all-inclusive dining and onboard entertainment aboard the train.

Four departures are scheduled for June and July 2027.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

North Coast Rail Tour 2027

Five-day escorted rail tour along the New South Wales North Coast

Railway Adventures operates the North Coast Rail Tour, a five-day, four-night escorted rail journey along the New South Wales coast, starting in Sydney and finishing in Newcastle. A Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours' Vintage Rail Journeys travels with the group throughout, and the fare covers all-inclusive dining and onboard entertainment for the whole trip. The route runs through Kundabung, Coffs Harbour, Casino, Byron Bay, Kempsey and Paterson, described by the operator as passing scenic rivers, lush hinterlands, rainforest, riverbanks and coastline. The operator has not published a day-by-day breakdown of these stops, so travellers who want a fixed daily schedule should ask Railway Adventures directly. This trip suits people who enjoy slow, all-rail travel along the coast rather than city sightseeing, and who are comfortable spending several days touring by train rather than based in one hotel.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this tour, so the order and timing of stops such as Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Kempsey is not detailed here; confirm the daily schedule with them before booking.
The discounted $4,090 AUD Advance Purchase twin fare is only available on the 7 June and 21 June 2027 departures, not the other scheduled dates.
A pricier 'Flexible' fare tier is offered above the standard 'Everyday' fare for both twin share and solo travellers.

Included

All-inclusive dining
Onboard entertainment

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$4,790 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,436 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. Rail is the only transport mode listed, and the tour is built around all-inclusive dining and onboard entertainment aboard the train.
Is it escorted or independent?: Fully escorted, with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours' Vintage Rail Journeys throughout.
What is included?: All-inclusive dining and onboard entertainment.
Where does the tour go?: Sydney to Newcastle, via Kundabung, Coffs Harbour, Casino, Byron Bay, Kempsey and Paterson on the New South Wales North Coast.
When does it run?: Four departures are scheduled for June and July 2027.