How much does it cost?

From A$3,975 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,851 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, transport for this tour is by rail throughout, from Sydney to Maitland.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, fully escorted with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett.

What are the main stops?

Berowra Waters, Terrigal, Mooney Mooney, Norah Head, Newcastle, Morpeth, Tocal, Paterson and Dungog, ending in Maitland.

One departure is listed, for June 2027, but it is currently sold out.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Rails and Rivers of The Hawkesbury and Hunter Valley

Five-day escorted rail tour from Sydney through the Hawkesbury and Hunter Valley

Railway Adventures' Rails and Rivers of The Hawkesbury and Hunter Valley is a five-day escorted rail tour through New South Wales, led throughout by Tour Leader Stephen Matchett. The journey starts in Sydney and travels by train down the Cowan Bank descent to the Hawkesbury River, then on through the coastal towns of Berowra Waters, Terrigal, Mooney Mooney and Norah Head. From there the route continues to Newcastle's waterfront and the colonial-era towns of Morpeth, Tocal, Paterson and Dungog, finishing in Maitland in the Hunter Valley. The operator describes exceptional food and wine experiences along the way. This trip suits travellers who want a short, fully guided rail journey combining New South Wales history, waterways and regional food and wine. The single departure listed, for June 2027, is currently sold out.

What to know before you look closer

The only listed departure, for June 2027, is marked sold out; confirm new dates with Railway Adventures.
Railway Adventures publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the five days divide among Sydney, the Hawkesbury and the Hunter Valley before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$3,975 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,851 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, transport for this tour is by rail throughout, from Sydney to Maitland.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, fully escorted with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett.
What are the main stops?: Berowra Waters, Terrigal, Mooney Mooney, Norah Head, Newcastle, Morpeth, Tocal, Paterson and Dungog, ending in Maitland.
When does it run?: One departure is listed, for June 2027, but it is currently sold out.