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DUNGOG PICNIC TRAIN
Maitland to Dungog (return)
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Saturday 29th November, 2025
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Sunday 30th November, 2025
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!
Hunter Valley to Hawkesbury River Picnic Train
Maitland to Hawkesbury River (return)
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Saturday 22nd November - One Day Only!
From Maitland or Broadmeadow to Gosford or Hawkesbury River (return)
Step aboard our charming heritage diesel train for an unforgettable adventure from the Hunter Valley to Hawkesbury River.
Gosford Steam Train Rides
Gosford to Hawkesbury River (return)
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Saturday 13th December 2025
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Sunday 14th December 2025
What better way to spend some quality time with friends and family, 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).
Diesel Hauled kiAMA pICNIC tRAIN
Tempe, Sutherland or Wollongong to Kiama (return)
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Saturday 20th December 2025
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Sunday 21st December 2025
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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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.
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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