Our Destinations

The Picnic Train operates steam and diesel hauled passenger train services all over New South Wales to a variety of destinations. We are well known for the Kiama Picnic Train, our amazing one day trip to the coastal town of Kiama from Sydney.

We are pleased to inform you that The Picnic Train has a huge 2022 tour programme planned for our steam engines and would like to share some of our plans. Tours will be announced on our website when finalised.

We are committed to running our steam trains for the people of NSW as often as possible.

August — Double-header weekend — Gloucester and Scone Picnic Trains
August — Maitland to Dungog Picnic Trains
August — Murrurundi Picnic Train + local shuttle
September — Kiama Picnic Trains
October Long weekend — 70th Anniversary celebrations for R766 and 5917
October to Christmas — Kiama Picnic Trains

Barrington Picnic Train

Maitland–Gloucester (Return)

Saturday, 20 August 2022

Travel behind ex-Victorian Railways R Class steam locomotive.

Our train will depart Maitland and head to Gloucester on the scenic North Coast line. You will have ample time in Gloucester for lunch and to explore the village before returning to Maitland in the early evening.

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Dungog Picnic Train

Maitland to Dungog (return)

Sunday, 21 August 2022

Enjoy a half day tour behind one of our heritage steam locomotives on a short journey up the picturesque North Coast line from Maitland to Dungog. There is a choice of morning or afternoon trips.

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Murrurundai Picnic Train

Maitland–Murrurundi (Return)

Saturday, 27 August 2022

Enjoy riding behind steam power on a journey through the Hunter Valley from Maitland to Murrurundi (return) on Saturday, 27 August 2022.

You are able to start your journey at Maitland, Singleton or Muswellbrook railway stations, travelling through to Murrurundi at the foot of the Liverpool Ranges, behind steam locomotive R766.

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Murrurundi Steam Train Ride

Murrurundi local trip

Saturday, 27 August 2022

Take a short steam train ride from Murrurundi to Murulla and return.

Great chances for those in the Upper Hunter to enjoy a steam train ride.

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Kiama Picnic Train

Sydney–Kiama (Return)

Spring 2022 dates now on sale

The popular steam-hauled Kiama Picnic Train™ travels on the the South Coast line, heading through the beautiful Royal National Park along the way and on to the seaside town of Kiama.