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KIAMA PICNIC TRAIN
OUR SIGNATURE DAY OUT
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Sunday, 31st May, 2026
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Saturday, 4th July 2026
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Sunday, 5th July 2026
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.
Moss Vale Picnic Train
Sydney to Bowral or Moss Vale (return)
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Saturday, 30th May, 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.
Blue Mountains Picnic Train
Sydney Central Station to Katoomba or Mount Victoria (Return)
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Saturday 6th June 2026
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Saturday 20th June 2026 - Katoomba Winter Magic Festival
All aboard for a nostalgic diesel heritage rail journey from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Travel in beautifully restored 1930s ex-government carriages, hauled by powerful heritage diesel locomotives as they climb the steep, dramatic grades of the Blue Mountains line.
Kiama Seaside Markets Picnic Train
Tempe, Sutherland or Wollongong to Kiama (return)
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Sunday 21st June - Kiama Seaside Markets
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.
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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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!
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