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Fri,
October 1 to
Tue, October 5, 2010
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Discover
the 'best kept secrets' of NSW’s North-West on a 5-day
scenic Rail Escape™
To historic Uralla
& Armidale in New England country, along forgotten rail
lines to Coonamble & Dubbo and to Narrabri — the
heart of cotton country, aboard the legendary Southern
Aurora®.
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Travel north through the
Hunter Valley and Moonbi ranges to historic Uralla & Armidale
— enjoy a heritage tour of the New England, travel overnight
to Narrabri — inspect natural wonder ‘Sawn Rocks’
and visit the CSIRO Radio Telescopes.
Relax on an overnight
journey to Coonamble — enjoy breakfast with the locals
before an afternoon journey to Dubbo and camp oven dinner
at Dundullimal Homestead.
Return to Sydney via the
South West Slopes and Southern Highlands. Tour the NSW North-West
in comfort on an all-in-one unique, relaxing rail experience.
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Journey
Highlights |
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at Sydney Central ... awake in a new world |
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Settle
into your cabin, then, as the lights of Sydney slip
away, be lulled asleep by the rhythm of the rails.
Wake in a new world, with an ever-changing view
of country NSW that can only be seen by rail. |
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England Country — Historic Uralla & Armidale |
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A
fascinating morning guided tour of Uralla’s
bush craft workshops featuring the Brass & Iron
Lace Foundry, McCrossins Mill Museum & Thunderbolt
Gallery. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Armidale’s
Peterson Winery before a town tour and inspection
of the historic 1888-built Saumarez Homestead. |
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Plains & Cotton Country — Narrabri &
Wee Waa |
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Visit
the CSIRO Australia Radio Telescopes — learn
about their role in modern Australian astronomy.
Inspect Sawn Rocks — a geological wonder, Yarrie
Lake and Narrabri township before a lunchtime visit
to Seplin Estate Wines and the Namoi Echo Museum
at Wee Waa. |
| Forgotten
Rail Line — Coonamble to Dubbo |
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Wake
to the rhythm of the rails along the rustic branch
line to Coonamble. Experience true country hospitality
at a breakfast with the locals and a town inspection,
before a relaxing afternoon journey to Dubbo. Enjoy
a riverside, ‘camp oven’ dinner at the
Lazy River Estate, after an afternoon inspection
of the new Western Plains Cultural Centre.
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Accommodation &
Transfers / Tours
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Our off-train touring
features researched itineraries and experienced local guides
— transfers aboard comfortable air-conditioned, toilet-equipped
coaches ensure your comfort and quality expectations are always
met.
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Itinerary
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North by North-West
Aurora™ |
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Day
1 |
Friday,
October 1 |
(S) |
Board
at Sydney Central
'Welcome Aboard' champagne supper |
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Board
the Southern Aurora at Sydney
Central at 8.00pm. |
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Meet
your fellow passengers over a champagne supper
in the Lounge-&-Bar cars. |
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Overnight
journey through the Hunter Valley and Moonbi Ranges. |
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Day
2 |
Saturday,
October 2 |
(B/L/D) |
Guided
tour of historic Uralla, picnic lunch &
cellar door tastings at Armidale’s Peterson
Winery
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Breakfast
aboard the Southern Aurora. |
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Morning
guided tour of Uralla’s Brass & Iron
Lace Foundry, McCrossins Mill Museum &
Thunderbolt Gallery. |
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Picnic lunch at
Armidale’s Peterson Winery before a town
tour and inspection of the historic 1888-built
Saumarez Homestead. |
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Rejoin
the Southern Aurora for 'Dinner
in the Diner'. |
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Special
evening inspection of the Werris Creek Rail
Journey’s museum before an overnight
journey through to Moree and Narrabri. |
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Day
3 |
Sunday,
October 3 |
(B/L/D) |
Explore
Narrabri township, CSIRO Radio Telescope,
Sawn Rocks & Yarrie Lakes — afternoon
visit to Wee Waa’s Seplin Estate Wines
& Namoi Echo Museum |
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Breakfast
through the North-West Plains aboard the Southern
Aurora. |
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Morning
tour of Narrabri’s CSIRO Radio Telescopes,
Sawn Rocks and Yarrie Lakes. |
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Picnic
lunch at Wee Waa’s Seplin Estate Wines
and inspection of Namoi Echo Museum. |
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Rejoin
the Southern Aurora for a ‘Dinner
in the Diner’ accompanied by sunset views
of the North West Plains. |
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Day
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Monday,
October 4 |
(B/L/D) |
Coonamble
& Dubbo |
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Experience
true country hospitality at a breakfast
with the locals at Coonamble. |
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Inspect
Dubbo's new cultural centre, its pioneer museum
and featured exhibitions. |
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Enjoy
a riverside, 'camp oven' dinner at the Lazy
River Estate. |
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Overnight
journey travelling south to Cootamundra. |
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Day
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Tuesday,
October 5 |
(B) |
Overnight
journey through the
South West Slopes |
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Breakfast
through the Southern Highlandss aboard the Southern
Aurora. |
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Mid-morning
arrival at Sydney Terminal. |
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Prices |
Book on-line or contact
us:
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North
by
North-West Aurora™
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- 5 days
/ 4 nights
- inclusions as shown in the
Itinerary
& Tour Conditions
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Online bookings
will be
available shortly.
Phone
bookings
always available on
02 9379 1110.
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Southern
Aurora
Sleeping Car
Accommodation |
$1,895.00 |
| twin-share
or single |
per
passenger |
Meals
included in the fare are indicated
in the Itinerary: |
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B
= Breakfast, L = Luncheon,
D = Dinner, S = Supper |
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Special
Offers |
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Special
Offers are also available on this tour:
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| Early-Bird
Discount — Book Online or contact us |
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A
fare reduction of $100.00 per passenger applies
when booking and full payment is made before
18 June, 2010. |
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Book
this fare online by following the 'Buy Tickets
Online' link above, then
select the Early-Bird fare, or contact
us. |
| NSWRTM
Members' Discount |
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A
further fare reduction of $50.00 applies to
all NSWRTM Members holding a valid 2010/2011
membership
— contact us by phone on 02 9379 1110
or e-mail
us.
Not yet a member? — Join and enjoy
the benefits now! more... |
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Indicative
Timetable |
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Friday,
October 1
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Tuesday,
October 5
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Sydney
Central |
depart
2000
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Sydney
Central |
arrive
1100
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(approx)
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The
Southern Aurora will be capably
hauled by 'Classic Diesel' locomotives from the
NSW Rail Transport Museum's collection.
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