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Sunday, Oct 10, 2010
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Steam
through the scenic Southern Highlands
to the Robertson Spring Fair
Take a great rail journey
through spectacular scenery. |
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Departing
Sydney &
Suburbs
for Robertson |
Steam from Sydney Central,
or join the train at Padstow or Campbelltown.
The train continues via Picton, then up the long climb into
the Southern Highlands, through the rolling countryside of
Bowral and Moss Vale, before arriving at Robertson.
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Our
Verdant
Village Destination |
Explore 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.
Join in the celebrations
of the annual Spring Fair - all the fun of a village
fair including Waratah flower display, arts & crafts, historic farm machinery, open gardens, music &
markets showcasing the best of Southern Highlands produce.
Rejoin steam loco 3642 at Robertson
for the relaxing run back to Sydney — an ever-popular
trip with fabulous views of the Southern Highlands in springtime
and an impressive display of classic steam power. |
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Treat
Yourself
to a Day in Style |
Two opportunities to make a great day even more memorable — choose one, the other, or both ....
Enjoy a springtime-themed luncheon, dining as the countryside goes by, in the Southern Aurora® Restaurant Car. Our three-course, Springtime Luncheon is available as an advance-purchase option to all passengers in Standard, Premier and Lounge Class.
Pamper yourself by travelling
in the cosy surroundings of a Premier
Class™ compartment or the expansive luxury
of Lounge
Class™ with the unique feature of its own observation
deck.
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Springtime
Luncheon
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Option: Three–Course
Springtime Luncheon
Celebrate
fine food in style aboard a rolling restaurant
train |
Enjoy
a fine, three-course Springtime Luncheon in
the classic setting of the Southern
Aurora® Restaurant Car — a unique dining experience!
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Entrée |
Warm sourdough rolls & fancy butter
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Caramelised spring onion & asparagus tart
with spiced pomegranate dressing |
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Roasted lamb rump with pea & potato cake,
baby spinach & pepperonata |
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Passionfruit & rhubarb parfait with
mascarpone & gingerbread* |
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Strawberries & rosewater cream
in chocolate meringue nests* |
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* Dessert meals served alternately |
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Main course is served whilst the train
climbs into the Highlands, prior to arrival
at Robertson.
On the
return journey, enjoy a leisurely dessert as the train speeds down the Highlands to Sydney.
A complete
at-your-table waiter service ensures you
need do nothing more than relax in comfort
and enjoy the ever-changing view by your
window. Your meal is freshly prepared onboard
and served by our attentive, uniformed waiting
staff.
fares
info... |
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Southern Aurora®
Restaurant Car
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| Prices |
Southern
Highlander™ from
Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown
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- Return
Standard Class steam train travel
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click to buy up to 8 tickets
for this tour choice
attractive
discounts apply
for groups of 9 or more
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from Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown |
including Springtime Luncheon |
| Adults |
$95.00 |
$155.00 |
| Seniors |
$90.00 |
$150.00 |
Children
(3-16
years & older School Students) |
$40.00 |
$90.00 |
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- Return First Class steam train travel
- Light morning & afternoon snack pack served at seat (Afternoon snack pack not available with Springtime Luncheon option)
- Morning & afternoon coffee or tea
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click to buy up to 8 tickets
for this tour choice
attractive
discounts apply
for groups of 9 or more
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from Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown |
including Springtime Luncheon |
| Adults |
$155.00 |
$190.00 |
| Seniors |
$150.00 |
$185.00 |
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Children
(3-16
years & older School Students)
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$100.00 |
$135.00 |
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Book Now — Premier Class seats are filling fast. |
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- Return Lounge Class steam train travel
- Substantial morning & afternoon refreshments at seat
(Afternoon refreshments not available with Springtime Luncheon option)
- Morning & afternoon tea, coffee & wine served at seat |
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from Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown |
including Springtime Luncheon |
Per
Passenger
(sorry,
no concessions) |
$225.00 |
$265.00 |
| Sorry, Lounge Class is now fully booked. |
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Special
Offers |
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Special
Offers are also available on this tour:
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your friends! |
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9-to-42
passengers |
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43
or more passengers |
Contact
us for bigger group discounts |
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NSWRTM
Members' Fare — Contact us by phone on
02 9379 1110 or e-mail
us — Standard Class fare is $85.00
Not yet a member? — Join and enjoy
the benefits now! more... |
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Indicative
Timetable |
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Forward
Journey
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Return
Journey
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Sydney
Central |
depart
0830
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Robertson |
depart
1500
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Padstow |
depart
0859
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Campbelltown |
arrive
1745
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Campbelltown |
depart
0930
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Padstow |
arrive
1800
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Robertson |
arrive
1220
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Sydney
Central |
arrive
1815
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