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KIAMA PICNIC TRAIN
OUR SIGNATURE DAY OUT
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Saturday, 24th October, 2026
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Sunday, 25th October, 2026
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Saturday, 14th November, 2026
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Sunday, 15th November, 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.
Gosford Steam Train Rides
Gosford to Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn) return
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Sunday 4th October 2026
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Monday 5th, October 2026
What better way to spend some quality time with friends and family this school holidays, than by taking a steam train ride by the waterside? The Picnic Train™ is pleased to offer a weekend of steam train trips between Gosford and Hawkesbury River (Brooklyn).
Halloween Picnic Trains
Sydney Suburb Shuttles (Central Station Return)
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Saturday, 31st October, 2026
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Sunday, 1st November, 2026
Get ready for a Halloween adventure like no other! Step aboard our spooky steam train at Sydney Central Station for a two-hour return journey through the Sydney suburbs, packed with Halloween fun, decorations, characters and surprises for the whole family.
Wollongong Steam Train Rides
Wollongong to Scarborough (return)
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Saturday, 7th November, 2026
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Sunday, 8th November, 2026
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip as The Picnic Train presents two days of special trains on a one-hour return shuttle from Wollongong to Scarborough (return) — perfect for friends and family.
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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