A six-day heritage rail journey to the Riverina

MARCH 2022

Southern Branch Lines RailA rare exploration of the

railway lines, no longer served by passenger trains, that once served the small

communities of the Riverina

from $2,490* per person

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Fares and inclusions are per person either twin-share or single in AUD. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time. Train departure and arrival times are subject to change. Heritage rail equipment is subject to change. This tour is subject to minimum group numbers being achieved. Ask your Travel Specialist for details. Cruise Express reserves the right to make changes to any details outlined in this brochure, without notice. This tour will operate under the prevailing Government rules at the time of operation with government approved COVIDSafe protocols in place.

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Thursday 31stBoard heritage railmotor 621/721 at Sydney Terminal. Enjoy breakfast onboard as we roll through the suburbs and the Southern Highlands. We will stop briefly at Goulburn before heading to Junee for lunch. Continue on to Albury where we will transfer to our hotel. Join your fellow travellers for welcome drinks tonight. The rest of your evening is at leisure.Overnight: Atura Albury (or similar) - B,L

Fr iday 1stToday we head back north to The Rock and onto the former Oaklands Branch. After a short stop at Lockhart we’ll arrive at the current terminus Boree Creek for a Margaret Fulton inspired lunch in Tim Fischer Park. We then re-trace our steps to Junee before heading for Coolamon and Griffith. This evening is at leisure. Overnight: The Gem Griffith (or similar) - B,L

Saturday 2ndThis morning we’ll visit Rosewood Park on Stokes for breakfast in Mick and Marj Careri’s spectacular garden. We’ll then return to the station and head to Hillston for lunch and a town tour. On the return we stop at Merriwagga for a drink at the Black Stump Hotel, famed for having the tallest bar in the Southern Hemisphere! Tonight, dinner is at Zecca Handmade Italian.Overnight: The Gem Griffith (or similar) - B,L,D

Sunday 3rdAfter breakfast enjoy a city sightseeing tour followed by a visit to the Pioneer Park Museum that features an incredible collection of local buildings and artefacts. Transfer to Piccolo Family Farm at Lake Wyangan for a spectacular lunch, hosted by Peter Piccolo and prepared by his son, award-winning chef, Luke. Evening at leisure.Overnight: The Gem Griffith (or similar) - B,L

Monday 4 thDepart Griffith by coach for Rankins Springs on the now closed branch of the same name to visit Wally Lamont’s unique Junk Art Gallery. Continue on to Naradhan where our rail motor will be waiting for us. We travel the length of this branch to Ungarie then reverse onto the Lake Cargelligo Branch where we will enjoy lunch at a local pub. We’ll make a stop at Temora to visit the Aviation Museum and enjoy dinner in the display hall. Continue to Cootamundra where we’ll transfer to motels for the night.Overnight: Local Cootamundra motels - B,L,D

Tuesday 5 thRejoin the train and enjoy breakfast as we roll through the Cullerin Ranges. At Goulburn we’ll make a brief stop before arriving back in Sydney early afternoon at the end of this spectacular and unique rail adventure - B,L

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Daylight service aboard your heritage railmotor 621/721including onboard refreshmentsLunch at the Junee Railway Café1 night Albury accommodation at the AturaHotel with welcome drinks and breakfastExclusive themed lunch at Boree Creek3 nights Griffith accommodation at The Gem Hotel with two breakfastsBreakfast at Rosewood Park on StokesTown tour of Hillston with lunch at theEx-Servicemen’s ClubAfternoon drinks at the Black Stump Hotel inMerriwaggaExclusive dinner at Zecca Handmade ItalianGriffith sightseeing tour and visit to thePioneer Park MuseumExclusive visit to Piccolo Family Farm withlunch by award winning chef Luke PiccoloVisit Wally’s Junk Art Gallery at RankinsSpringsTown walk at Lake Cargelligo with lunch at theCommercial HotelDinner at the Temora Aviation Museum 1 night Cootamundra accommodation at localmotelsMeals as indicated in the itineraryGroup coach transfers throughoutCruise Express Tour Managers

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Merriwagga wewill enjoy afternoon

drinks at the Black Stump Hotel, renowned for

having the tallest bar in the Southern

Hemisphere!

Lake Cargelligo is at the end of a branch of the same name where we will enjoy lunch and keep an eye out for the incredible bird life.

Travel aboard the 1961 built heritage railmotor 621/721 and enjoy fabulous views of the countryside from windows that open

from $2,990* pp

Daniel, Michaela & Ben head up the team at Zecca Handmade Italian - a highlight included dinner

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