Steaming into the past!
Book Now
Diesel Kiama Picnic Train
Tempe, Sutherland or Wollongong to Kiama (return)
-
Sunday 1st March 2026
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.
Goulburn Picnic Train
Sydney to Goulburn (Return)
-
Sunday 8th March, 2026
Join us for a steam hauled Picnic Train day journey to Goulburn, where the Goulburn Fair will be operating.
One of our heritage diesels will haul the train from Sydney Central Station to Enfield Yard where our mighty steam locomotive R766 will take over.
CANBERRA STEAM TRAIN RIDES
Canberra to Bungendore (Return)
-
Saturday, 14th March, 2026
-
Sunday, 15th March, 2026
-
Friday, 3rd April 2026
-
Saturday, 4th April 2026
-
Sunday, 5th April 2026
Experience the unique thrill of a heritage rail journey behind steam locomotive 5917 or R766 as we travel from Canberra to Bungendore and return. Enjoy views of the spectacular Molonglo Gorge, travel through three tunnels and view the rolling country scenery from your heritage carriage.
Goulburn - Moss Vale Picnic Train
Goulburn to Moss Vale (return)
-
Sunday 12th April 2026 - One Day Only
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind one of our powerful mainline Steam Locomotives as The Picnic Train presents a very special day of trips between Goulburn and Moss Vale. Traveling each way through the beautiful Southern Highlands. On arrival at Moss Vale you will have around 1 hour for a picnic in the adjacent park before the train departs back to Goulburn.
Cootamundra Picnic Train
Goulburn to Cootamundra (return)
-
Saturday 11th April 2026 - One Day Only
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former Victorian Railways Steam Locomotive R766 as The Picnic Train presents a very special day trip between Goullburn and Cootamundra. Traveling each way via the Main South railway line, this is a very scenic trip with about 3 hours in Cootamundra for lunch. This is not one to miss!
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.
To be notified as soon as these come on sale join our mailing list below!
KIAMA PICNIC TRAIN
OUR SIGNATURE DAY OUT
-
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)
-
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)
-
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.
Mailing List
Getting there is half the fun!