THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDER™
Spring Special - to the Bowral Tulip Festival and Robertson
Sunday, September 21
Escape for a Spring day out – steam to the Southern Highlands and South Coast with Loco 3642.
Take a great round trip rail journey through spectacular scenery – head out of the city to Picton, then up the long climb through the highlands to Bowral, Moss Vale and Robertson.
| Go to the glorious gardens of the annual Bowral Tulip Festival on our optional coach connection, or... |
Travel through to charming Robertson village - visit the traditional pub and fine cafés, arts and crafts shops, or picnic on the village common right by the historic railway station – admire the highland gardens and stretch your legs in the fresh highland air. |
Rejoin 3642 at Robertson for the relaxing run back to Sydney – down the spectacular rainforested Illawarra escarpment, along the south coast beaches and through the Royal National Park. |
An ever popular round trip with fabulous highland and coastal views and an impressive display of classic steam power. |
| Option: Bowral Tulip Festival and Robertson |
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Join our comfortable road coaches at Bowral and rejoin the train at Robertson on our great optional tour exploring the glorious gardens of the Bowral Tulip Festival. Springtime in the highlands is a delight - see the famous massed Tulip display in Corbett Gardens, enjoy a picnic lunch along the way, and visit one of the private gardens opened especially for the festival. |
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Option Fare: |
$50.00
per person |
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Steam from Sydney Central, Padstow and Glenfield
(returns to Sutherland, Hurstville and Sydney Central)
- round trip to Bowral and Robertson with loco 3642
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Standard
Class more info... |
Return Standard Class steam train fare: | ||||
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Adults |
$95.00
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| Seniors |
$90.00
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| School Students |
$60.00
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| Family (2 Adults & 2 School Students) |
$295.00
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Premier Class more info... |
Return First
Class steam train fare and morning & afternoon refreshments: |
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| Adults |
$155.00
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| Seniors |
$150.00
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| School Students |
$120.00
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Lounge /
Observation Car more info... |
Return Lounge
/ Observation Car travel on steam train with morning & afternoon refreshments: |
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| Adults |
$195.00
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| Seniors |
$190.00
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| School Students |
$150.00
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Indicative Timetable
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Forward Journey
via Main South line |
Return Journey
via Illawarra line |
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| Sydney Central |
depart 0830
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Robertson |
depart 1535
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| Padstow |
depart 0855
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Sutherland |
arrive 1815
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| Glenfield |
depart 0910
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Hurstville |
arrive 1830
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| Bowral |
arrive 1145
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Sydney Central |
arrive 1900
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| Robertson |
arrive 1215
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| Enquiries & Reservations: | ||
| Phone: | 02 9379 1110 | |
| Fax: | 02 9379 1063 | |
| e-Mail: | info@heritageexpress.com.au | |
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