How much does it cost?

From A$7,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,727 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

The tour includes named heritage rail experiences, the Don River Railway and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, plus a vintage tram, but overall transport is a mix of rail, coach and boat.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully-escorted tour, with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett accompanying the group throughout.

What is the Sheffield SteamFest?

The tour spends a full day at the Sheffield SteamFest, described as internationally renowned, as part of the 12-day itinerary.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Tasmania & the Sheffield Steamfest by Rail, Road and River 2027

12-day Tasmania and Sheffield SteamFest tour by rail, road and river

Railway Adventures' Tasmania & the Sheffield SteamFest by Rail, Road and River is a 12-day, fully-escorted tour of Tasmania led by Tour Leader Stephen Matchett. The route covers Launceston, Devonport, Sheffield, Stanley, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Lake St Clair and Hobart, using a mix of rail, coach and boat travel. The tour rides the historic Don River Railway and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, along with a vintage tram, and spends a full day at the Sheffield SteamFest. Cruises cover Cataract Gorge, Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, with a stop at Sarah Island's convict ruins and a visit to Salamanca Markets in Hobart. Gourmet food and wine and quality accommodations are included. The operator has not published a day-by-day itinerary, so the order of these stops is not detailed here. This tour suits travellers who want a heritage rail and steam festival experience woven into a broader touring holiday.

What to know before you look closer

Despite the 'by rail' name, much of the day-to-day travel is by coach and boat; the named rail experiences are limited to the Don River Railway, the West Coast Wilderness Railway and a vintage tram.
Only one departure is listed, in March 2027; confirm availability and dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how time is split between rail, coach and boat segments before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$7,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,727 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: The tour includes named heritage rail experiences, the Don River Railway and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, plus a vintage tram, but overall transport is a mix of rail, coach and boat.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully-escorted tour, with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett accompanying the group throughout.
What is the Sheffield SteamFest?: The tour spends a full day at the Sheffield SteamFest, described as internationally renowned, as part of the 12-day itinerary.
What is included?: Gourmet food and wine and quality accommodations are included.