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, transport for this tour is by rail throughout, from Sydney to Katoomba.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, fully escorted with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Vintage Rail Journeys.

What are the main stops?

Bowral, Goulburn, Junee, Coolamon, Leeton, Griffith, Temora, Orange and Mount Victoria, ending at Katoomba.

Nine departures are listed between February and May 2027.

What do the fare tiers mean?

Twin Share and Solo fares are each offered in Advance Purchase, Everyday and Flexible tiers, priced from AUD 4,090 to 6,290 depending on tier and departure.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Riverina Rail Tour 2027

Five-day escorted rail tour through the Riverina region of New South Wales

Railway Adventures' Riverina Rail Tour 2027 is a five-day, fully escorted rail tour through the Riverina region of New South Wales, described by the operator as the state's food bowl. The journey begins in Sydney and travels along rail lines not often used by regular passenger trains, through Bowral, Goulburn, Junee, Coolamon, Leeton, Griffith, Temora and Orange, before finishing at Katoomba by way of Mount Victoria. Off Train Experiences include licorice making in Junee, olive oil tastings at Morella Grove, and regional museum visits, along with a ride on the historic Zig Zag Railway. A Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Vintage Rail Journeys accompanies the group throughout. Nine departures run between February and May 2027, with Twin Share, Solo, Advance Purchase and Flexible fare options. This trip suits travellers interested in regional food producers and Australian rail heritage.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the five days divide among the Riverina stops before booking.
Fares vary by fare type and departure date: twin share ranges from AUD 4,790 to 5,690, with Advance Purchase, Everyday and Flexible tiers priced differently.

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, transport for this tour is by rail throughout, from Sydney to Katoomba.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, fully escorted with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Vintage Rail Journeys.
What are the main stops?: Bowral, Goulburn, Junee, Coolamon, Leeton, Griffith, Temora, Orange and Mount Victoria, ending at Katoomba.
When does it run?: Nine departures are listed between February and May 2027.
What do the fare tiers mean?: Twin Share and Solo fares are each offered in Advance Purchase, Everyday and Flexible tiers, priced from AUD 4,090 to 6,290 depending on tier and departure.