How much does it cost?

From A$6,495 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,659 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The tour travels the historic Great Western, Trans-Continental and Great Southern lines; coach is also used, and the evidence does not specify the exact split.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully-escorted small group tour for over 50s. The Tour Leader varies by departure.

Which rail lines does the tour use?

The original Great Western line, the Trans-Continental line to Broken Hill, and the Great Southern Line back through the Riverina to Sydney.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

The New South Wales Outback 2026

9-day rail tour of outback NSW on three historic lines

Railway Adventures' New South Wales Outback tour is a 9-day, fully-escorted small group journey for travellers over 50, travelling out along the route of the original Great Western line, connecting with the Trans-Continental line to Broken Hill, and returning to Sydney on the original Great Southern Line through the Riverina. Along the way the group stops in some of the state's historically significant settlements, including Bathurst, Parkes, Menindee Lakes and Lake Mungo. Special stops include a private dinner at Abercrombie House in Bathurst, a private lunch at the heritage-listed Errowanbang Woolshed, lunch at the pub in Silverton, and time exploring the Lake Mungo World Heritage site. The evidence does not detail hotels or a day-by-day schedule. This tour suits travellers over 50 who want an escorted small group journey along historic rail lines into the New South Wales outback.

What to know before you look closer

The Tour Leader varies by departure, so who guides the group depends on which of the five 2026 dates you choose.
The tour uses both rail and coach; the evidence does not specify which stops, such as Menindee Lakes and Lake Mungo, are reached by coach rather than train.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the daily schedule and hotels with Railway Adventures before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$6,495 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,659 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The tour travels the historic Great Western, Trans-Continental and Great Southern lines; coach is also used, and the evidence does not specify the exact split.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully-escorted small group tour for over 50s. The Tour Leader varies by departure.
Which rail lines does the tour use?: The original Great Western line, the Trans-Continental line to Broken Hill, and the Great Southern Line back through the Riverina to Sydney.
What are the special stops?: A private dinner at Abercrombie House in Bathurst, a private lunch at the heritage-listed Errowanbang Woolshed, lunch at the pub in Silverton, and time at the Lake Mungo World Heritage site.