COFFS HARBOUR
STEAM TRAIN RIDES
Coffs Harbour shuttles​
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Friday 7 July, 2023
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Saturday 8 July, 2023 - plus special Coffs Harbour to Nambucca Heads day trip
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Sunday 9 July, 2023
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Monday 10 July 2023
Grafton shuttles
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Tuesday 11 July, 2023 - plus special Coffs Harbour to Grafton day trip
Join us for the unique and spectacular day out. For the first time in 8 years a steam train will visit the Coffs Coast to run shuttles and day trips. Perfect for the whole family, choose from one of our short shuttles or choose on of our two special trips from Coffs Harbour to either Nambucca Heads or Grafton.
Settle back and take in the glorious views in one of our historic 1930s carriages as one of our 1950s steam locomotives takes you on an exciting day out through spectacular countryside.
SHUTTLE FARES
FROM coffs harbour OR grafton
Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel.
Private Compartment - $190 per group
Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'FS' type non air-conditioned carriage - great for families and social groups! One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people, including children. Compartments are fitted with tables.
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Four Seater Booth - $90 per group
Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.
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First Class Duo — $85 for two people
Seating for two in a booth in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.
day trip fares
COFFS HARBOUR TO
nambucca heads OR grafton
Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel.
Private Compartment - $320 per group
Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'FS' type non air-conditioned carriage - great for families and social groups! One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people, including children. Compartments are fitted with tables.
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Four Seater Booth - $200 per group
Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.
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First Class Single— $100 for one person
Seating for one in a booth in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.
Full Carriage or Full Train Hire — Call for Quote
Indicative
TimetableS
PLEASE NOTE: Passengers may disembark at Nambucca Heads or Grafton on day trips only. All other shuttles passengers do not disembark - your ticket is for the round-trip journey aboard the train only.
Friday 7 July, 2023
(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return)
Shuttle 1 - Coramba
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dep. 7.55am - arr. 9.35am
Shuttle 2 - Raleigh
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dep. 9.45am - arr. 11.22am
Shuttle 3 - Coramba
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dep. 11.32am - arr. 1.10pm
Shuttle 4 - Coramba
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dep. 3.10pm - arr. 4.50pm
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Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.
Saturday 8 July, 2023
(Coffs Harbour to Coramba return shuttles or
Coffs Harbour to Nambucca Heads return day trip)
Shuttle 1 - Coramba
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dep. 8.09am - arr. 9.40am
Nambucca Heads day trip
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Coffs Harbour - dep. 9.50am
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Nambucca Heads - arr. 11.22am
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Nambucca Heads - dep. 11.55am
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Coffs Harbour - arr. 12.46pm
Shuttle 3 - Coramba
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dep. 1.06pm - arr. 2.32pm
Shuttle 4 - Coramba
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dep. 3.38pm - arr. 5.40pm
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Passengers do not disembark at Coramba.
Sunday 9 July, 2023
(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return shuttles)
Shuttle 1 - Coramba
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dep. 8.05am - arr. 9.43am
Shuttle 2 - Raleigh
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dep. 9.53am - arr. 11.40am
Shuttle 3 - Coramba
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dep. 11.50am - arr. 1.24pm
Shuttle 4 - Coramba
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dep. 3.39pm - arr. 5.10pm
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Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.
Monday 10 July, 2023
(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return shuttles)
Shuttle 1 - Coramba
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dep. 7.50am - arr. 9.20am
Shuttle 2 - Raleigh
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dep. 9.30am - arr. 11.20am
Shuttle 3 - Coramba
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dep. 11.30am - arr. 1.00pm
Shuttle 4 - Coramba
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dep. 2.59pm - arr. 5pm
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Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.
Tuesday 11 July, 2023
(Coffs Harbour to Grafton return day trip &
Grafton to Kyarran return shuttles)
Grafton day trip
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Coffs Harbour - dep. 7.25am
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Grafton - arr. 9.14am dep. 1.50pm
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Coffs Harbour - arr. 4.57pm
Shuttle 1 - Kyarran
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Grafton - dep. 10.14am - arr. 11.30am
Shuttle 2 - Kyarran
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Grafton - dep. 11.55am - arr. 1.05pm
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Passengers do not disembark at Kyarran.
*Indicative times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking a couple of days prior to the event with final details. Train departure and arrival times are subject to change at any time. The locomotive rostered for each service cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change due to operational reasons with or without notice. Your ticket is for the journey and is not dependent on the locomotive advertised. Should anything change on the day the onboard crew will keep you informed.
Buffet Car:
Our buffet car will not be available on this train. In the spirit of The Picnic Train, we encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.
BYO alcohol is allowed, however, large eskys are not permitted.
Babies and Toddlers:
Babies in arms and small toddlers not requiring a booked seat may be brought along at no additional cost.
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Prams, wheelchairs and walkers:
Due to space restrictions and for the safety of all aboard, large prams and mobility equipment cannot be taken aboard the train. You may bring a small collapsible pram that can be stored in overhead luggage racks. The pram must be collapsed and ready to bring aboard when the train arrives at the platform. If in doubt please call us for further information.
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Toilets:
Toilets are available in most carriages. These will be locked while in metropolitan areas.
Mobile Phones:
There are no charging points on the heritage carriages. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.
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