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RAA TravelNorth Coast Rail Tour, Vintage Rail Journeys

Mon - Fri, 8am to 6pm
Sat, 9am to 4pm
Sun, 12am to 4pm

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North Coast Rail Tour, Vintage Rail Journeys

5 days and 4 nights Vintage rail journey

Apr - Nov 2025 Select travel dates and seasonal surcharges may apply

All-inclusive dining, wines, beverages, tea & coffee throughout your journey

Book by 31 January 2025

What to expect

Step back in time with our all-inclusive rail journeys through regional New South Wales on the North Coast Rail itinerary. With restored 1960s lounge and dining carriages, along with private cabins, this tour evokes the charm of the golden age of rail travel.

Explore Port Macquarie on a scenic lunch cruise, take in the sights & surrounds of the Byron Bay Lighthouse, visit the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, and enjoy some of Maitland’s historical and cultural icons with a day of touring.

The Southern Aurora overnight passenger train, which operated from 1962 to 1986 between Sydney and Melbourne, has seen its original carriages lovingly restored. You can now once again experience the charm and comfort of train travel in our carefully curated rail tours. New for 2025, our itineraries are now all-inclusive and you’ll enjoy hearty meals in our dining carriage prepared by our onboard chef, using fresh local produce along the way.

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Culture and history

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Stunning landscapes and sights

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What's included

5 days/4 nights aboard the Aurora Australis train, Central Station Sydney (return journey)
Heritage twin cabin accommodation onboard the train
All-inclusive dining, wines, beverages, tea & coffee throughout your journey
Explore Port Macquarie on a scenic lunch cruise
Take in the sights & surrounds of the Byron Bay Lighthouse
Discover some of Australia’s cultural icons at the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey
Enjoy some of Maitland’s historical and cultural icons with a day of touring

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Solo price:

Heritage Single Cabin starts from $6,470 per person (Advance Purchase)

Travel dates:

2025 - Mon, 14 July, Mon, 28 July, Mon, 11 August, Mon, 25 August, Mon, 8 September

Rail tour embark and disembark at Sydney Central Station:

Commences: Central Station, Sydney 9:30am Monday
Concludes: Central Station, Sydney 8:00pm Friday

Terms and conditions

*Terms and conditions apply. Advertised prices are per person based on a Heritage twin, Advance Purchase fare. Must be booked at least 6 months prior to travel and subject to availability. 100% payment at time of booking. Save up to pricing based on the everyday fare in heritage twin cabin. Further conditions apply, see www.vintagerailjourneys.com.au for details. Prices correct as at 12 November 2024. Ask your RAA Travel Advisor for more details.