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Australia Day Kiama Picnic Train
Tempe, Sutherland or Wollongong to Kiama (return)
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Sunday 25th January 2026
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Monday 26th January 2026 (Australia Day)
Enjoy a day trip from Tempe to Kiama behind one of our Heritage Diesels, settle back in your heritage carriage as the train leaves the Sydney suburbs behind and travels through the Royal National Park. Take in the spectacular views of the coastline along the way to the seaside town of Kiama.
Picnic Train
V-Set to Kiama
Sydney (Central) to Kiama (return)
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Sunday 28th December - One Day Only!
Join us for a one-day-only summer getaway aboard our special Picnic Train V-Set to Kiama! Departing Sydney’s Central Station, this rare excursion takes you south along our popular Kiama Picnic Train route aboard a classic 4-car V-Set electric train, complete with air-conditioning and the iconic panoramic windows these trains are loved for.
Moss Vale Picnic Train
Tempe to Bowral & Moss Vale (return)
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Sunday 11th January 2026 - Bowral Show
Step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel, departing first from Tempe Station, this full-day adventure winds through scenic countryside on the way to the charming towns of Bowral or Moss Vale.
LOOKING FOR OUR 2026 steam hauled Journeys?
The Picnic Train is working hard on delivering some amazing steam hauled journeys in 2026.
We take an operational pause in the hotter Summer months for our steam hauled journeys and will be back around March 2026!
We continue to operate diesel hauled journeys to our popular destinations with our Air-Conditioned fleet of carriages in the Summer.
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KIAMA PICNIC TRAIN
OUR SIGNATURE DAY OUT
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2026 Dates announced soon!
Step aboard at Tempe or Sutherland and take in the spectacular views of the Royal National Park, the escarpment and ocean as we head for Kiama. There's four hours to explore and have lunch before returning to Sydney.
DUNGOG PICNIC TRAIN
Maitland to Dungog (return)
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2026 Dates announced soon!
Experience the romance of steam on a half day trip from Maitland to Dungog and return.Your journey begins at Maitland Railway Station and travels along the scenic North Coast line. The town centre in Dungog is a short walk from the railway station. The trip is ideal for small and big children alike!
Moss Vale Picnic Train
Sydney to Bowral or Moss Vale (return)
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Returning in 2026
Step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel on an unforgettable steam-powered journey behind historic steam locomotive 5917. Departing from Sydenham Station, this full-day adventure winds through scenic countryside on the way to the charming towns of Bowral or Moss Vale.
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