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SOUTHERN AURORA® CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Saturday, December 6 - Dinner - Coast Twilight
Sunday, December 7 – Luncheon – Central Ranges Daylight

Saturday, December 6 – Dinner – Coast Twilight -
... along the South Coast to the beach at Bombo and historic Berry

Sunday, December 7 – Luncheon – Central Ranges Daylight -
... across the Blue Mountains to the hidden valleys of the Central Ranges, the Tarana pub and Bathurst

Get a group together and celebrate Christmas in style on the Southern Aurora® Restaurant Train™ – a novel venue for festive fun, food and nostalgia on the rails.
  • Restaurant Car fine dining
  • Lounge / Bar Car comfort and style
  • Scenic splendour - classic Edwardian Lounge and Observation Cars

Enjoy fine food and a fabulous atmosphere – a unique moving restaurant experience, dining in elegant full-service Restaurant Cars. Relax with a drink in the three licensed Lounge / Bar Cars, wander back to the two magnificent Edwardian Sitting Cars, watch the world go by from the comfortable lounge seats and observation platform of elegant car GMS1.

Savour a quality table d’hôte modern Australian meal with a festive flavour – a lavish feast freshly prepared on board and accompanied by fine views.

 

TWO GREAT JOURNEYS ...

Saturday, December 6 - Coast Twilight
Dinner

Splendid ocean views on a journey along the south coast to Bombo beach and historic Berry.

Depart Sydney Central and relax aboard with afternoon tea on the coastal route to Bombo, NSW's only beachside railway station - enjoy a late afternoon beachside stroll, then continue on through Kiama to historic Berry village for a pre-dinner walk around the tree lined streets ... and perhaps some Christmas shopping at the fine art, craft and antique stores.

Rejoin the Southern Aurora at sunset for a two course dinner with a festive flavour, accompanied by superb twilight ocean and escarpment views. Return to Sydney Central after coffee, tea and Christmas treats.

Be tempted by our sample menu:

MAIN: Rolled loin of pork stuffed with apricots & pistachios, served with maple glazed vegetables and port wine jus.
Seared ocean trout on cauliflower purée, green beans & hazelnuts, lemon oil and chive dressing.
DESSERT: Fig & mascarpone tart with chocolate rum sauce and summer berries.
Spiced brandy iced parfait filled with groggy fruits and redcurrants.
AFTERWARDS: Chocolate plum pudding petit fours, tea and coffee.

Sunday, December 7 - Central Ranges Daylight
Luncheon

Board at Sydney Central, Strathfield or Westmead and take a civilised and scenic day trip across the Blue Mountains to the glorious hidden valleys of the Central Ranges.

Enjoy morning tea travelling through the mountains - step off at remote Tarana for a pre-lunch drink at the classic old country pub. Relax with a lavish, progressive luncheon - entree accompanied by valley views on the way to Bathurst, then, after a short stroll, rejoin the Southern Aurora for main course, dessert, fine cheeses and tea / coffee and Christmas treats - a moveable feast, with fabulous mountain and valley vistas. Early evening return to Westmead, Strathfield, Sydney Central.

Be tempted by our sample menu:

ENTRÉE: Prawns & mango with lime leaf sesame dressing and baby herb salad.
Fresh asparagus with marinated fetta, slow roasted cherry tomatoes and pancetta.
MAIN: Rolled loin of pork stuffed with apricots & pistachios, served with maple glazed vegetables and port wine jus.
Seared ocean trout on cauliflower purée, green beans & hazelnuts, lemon oil and chive dressing.
DESSERT: Fig & mascarpone tart with chocolate rum sauce and summer berries.
Spiced brandy iced parfait filled with groggy fruits and redcurrants.
AFTERWARDS: Fine Australian cheeses served with caramelised walnuts, quince paste, crackers & fruit bread.
Chocolate plum pudding petit fours, tea and coffee.

Indicative Timetables

Saturday, December 6 - Dinner
Sydney Central depart 1345   Sydney Central arrive 2215
The Southern Aurora will be hauled by vintage diesel locomotives from the Museum's collection.

Sunday, December 7 - Luncheon
Sydney Central depart 0825   Westmead arrive1812
Strathfield depart 0838   Strathfield arrive 1830
Westmead depart 0855   Sydney Central arrive 1845
The Southern Aurora will be hauled by vintage diesel locomotives from the Museum's collection.

 

Fares (including GST)

Saturday, December 6 - Dinner
TOUR CODE: 1202P $195.00 per passenger

Fare includes:

  • return Lounge / Bar and Observation Car rail travel
  • afternoon cake, mince pies and tea / coffee
  • full service two-course dinner with tea / coffee and Christmas treats

Sunday, December 7 - Luncheon
TOUR CODE: 1203P $225.00 per passenger

Fare includes:

  • return Lounge / Bar and Observation Car rail travel
  • morning cake, mince pies and tea / coffee
  • full-service three-course luncheon with tea / coffee, fine cheeses and Christmas treats

 

Enquiries & Reservations:
  Phone: 02 9379 1110
  Fax: 02 9379 1063
  e-Mail: info@heritageexpress.com.au

 

Southern Aurora®
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Southern Aurora
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