Saturday, Nov 13, 2010
   
Rail & Sail to Wollongong

An all-in-one day trip!
           Go one way by train...the other way by sea


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  Regular sailings
to Wollongong, Kiama
and the South Coast.

Steam along the seaside by heritage train — cruise the other way along the coast aboard the ocean-going catamaran Ocean Dreaming — or vice-versa.

 

 

You choose
the journey...

Steam from Sydney Central
with loco 3642
— then sail back from
Wollongong on
Ocean Dreaming
 

    or...

Sail from Sydney on
Ocean Dreaming — then
steam back from
Wollongong with
loco 3642.

South Coast by sea aboard Ocean Dreaming

Cruise out through the heads aboard Ocean Dreaming — see the harbour sights, Bondi and the southern beaches, the rugged National Park cliffs, the fabulous Sea Cliff Bridge and the Illawarra coast line from a new perspective.

Sail from Sydney in the morning, or cruise home from Wollongong in the afternoon. Triple-deck, catamaran cruiser Ocean Dreaming offers comfortable and stable sea-going, on-board snacks, an air-conditioned cabin and open decks for admiring the spectacular ocean and coastal views.

Ocean Dreaming docks in Wollongong harbour, with shops and cafés nearby, and your fare includes a shuttle bus to/from Wollongong station.


South Coast by steam with steam loco 3642

Relive the grand days of rail with a classic steam journey through the Royal National Park and along the South Coast beaches — whichever direction you choose, enjoy spirited hill climbing and great ocean views on one of NSW's most scenic rail rides.


 

 

   
Also travelling to the South Coast on this day:
Steam to the Surf
— walk the SeaCliff Bridge or picnic at Austinmer or Wollongong.
 
  Prices

Rail & Sail fares include

  • Round trip Standard Class steam train / Ocean Dreaming travel.
  • Shuttle bus transfer to/from Wollongong Harbour and Wollongong Station.

 

 

 

   
 Standard Class
  more info...

- Round trip Standard Class steam train
       / Ocean Dreaming travel.
- Shuttle bus transfer to/from
       Wollongong Harbour and Wollongong Station.

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Adults $95.00
Seniors $90.00
Children
(3 to 16 years)
$40.00
Infants
(under 3 years)
$10.00
  (Boarding pass essential for Ocean Dreaming)

 

Special
Offers

 Special Offers are also available on this tour:
 Bring your friends!
 9-to-42 passengers
Contact us for a 10% group discount
43 or more passengers Contact us for bigger group discounts
NSWRTM Members' Fare — Contact us by phone on 02 9379 1110 or e-mail us — Standard Class $85.00

 

 

Please note:

  • We will attempt to accommodate early-booking specific requests for steam or cruise northbound, however tickets are sold on the basis of first-in, best-served.
  • Ocean Dreaming takes passengers to sea regularly, however we do recommend you take your favoured motion sickness preparation/remedy.
  • Bring a picnic - or enjoy refreshments on board Ocean Dreaming or the train - there is only a limited amount of time for a more extensive meal on shore in Wollongong.
  Indicative
Timetable
TWO options to choose from — fares as above for each option:
 
CRUISE OUTBOUND / TRAIN RETURN
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Circular Quay
depart 0945
Wollongong Harbour
arrive 1215
Wollongong Station
depart 1440
Sutherland
arrive 1622
Hurstville
arrive 1634
Sydney Central
arrive 1702

 


   
TRAIN OUTBOUND / CRUISE RETURN
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Sydney Central
depart 1008
Hurstville
depart 1029
Sutherland
depart 1047
Wollongong Station
arrive 1232
Wollongong Harbour
depart 1445
Circular Quay
arrive 1715

 



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