Name: Goulburn Valley Explorer - Saturday 27th July 2024
Start: 2024-07-27T08:30:00+10:00
End: 2024-07-27T17:57:00+10:00
Location: Southern Cross Station

Goulburn Valley Explorer - Saturday 27th July 2024

Departing Southern Cross Station - Train, Wine and Dine your way to the Goulburn Valley where you can sample its famous wineries or visit the picturesque lakeside town of Nagambie.
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Picking up at Southern Cross Station at 8:30am, travel in Steamrail’s heritage carriages behind classic 1915 steam locomotive A2 986 (with assistance from a 1960's vintage diesel).
The engine will perform a fast run direct to Seymour in the morning, reminiscent of the golden age of the Victorian Railways and famous express trains like Spirit of Progress and Albury Express. After the train departs Melbourne, settle into your compartment and listen to the engine work hard as we climb the famous Glenroy Bank, through the northern suburbs and into regional Victoria. After passing through the volcanic plains surrounding Wallan, our train will climb to the summit of the Great Dividing Range at Heathcote Junction and pass through the familiar bushland of the North-East.
On arrival in the historic railway town of Seymour at 10:15am, we will have a stop to stretch our legs while the loco is turned on the turntable for the next leg of the journey.
From here our Mitchelton Winery Experience guests will board their coach, and our rail only passengers will reboard the train at 11:00am to continue at a slower pace as we venture into the Goulburn Valley.
Arriving at the lakeside town of Nagambie at 11:50am or Murchison East at 12:20pm, you will have time to dine at the Nagambie Rowing Club, Murchison East Railway Hotel or explore Nagambie at your leisure. For those setting their own itinerary, it is advised to book ahead for lunch venues in Nagambie as there may be limited availability at local venues.
After a pleasant lunch, the train will depart Murchison East at 3:10pm and pick up at Nagambie at 3:35pm. With a brief stop at Seymour at 4pm, we will run express back to Melbourne, arriving at Southern Cross Station at 5:57pm.
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MITCHELTON WINERY EXPERIENCE
Steam hauled train from Southern Cross Station to Seymour in First Class, air-conditioned / heated seating.
At Seymour, transfer to a road coach for travel to Mitchelton Winery, arriving at 10:50am. Experience a private tour of the winery including a tasting from the barrel before a 3 course lunch feast is served in the underground cellar.
Re-board the coach at 3:10pm and take in the valley's scenery on your way to rejoin the train at Nagambie for the return journey to Melbourne.
NAGAMBIE ROWING CLUB
Arriving at Nagambie at 11:50am, a booking has been made at the Nagambie Rowing Club, overlooking the picturesque Lake Nagambie.
Meals will be available for purchase at your own expense from the Bistro Menu, with pre ordering of your meal available while travelling from Melbourne.
After lunch, take time to explore the small town and the banks of Lake Nagambie.
Passengers will rejoin the train at 3:20pm. The Nagambie Rowing Club is located in the main street, a 10-minute walk from the station platform.
MURCHISON EAST RAILWAY HOTEL
Arriving at Murchison East at 12:20pm, where a booking has been made at The Railway Hotel, known locally as 'The East'.
Meals will be available for purchase at your own expense from the bistro menu, with pre ordering of your meal available while travelling from Melbourne.
Passengers will rejoin the train at 2:50pm. The Railway Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station platform.
EXPLORE NAGAMBIE AT YOUR LEISURE
Arriving into Nagambie at 11:50am, take time to explore the town and the banks of Lake Nagambie.
There are a number of dining options including restaurants, cafes, the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery, and the Royal Mail Hotel.
Please ensure you book in advance if you plan on having lunch in Nagambie at your leisure. There may be limited availability at local venues.
Passengers will rejoin the train at 3:20pm. The main street is a 10-minute walk from the station platform.
PREMIUM COMPARTMENT
Upgrade to one of our new Premium Private Compartments! Travel in style in one of our 1920's air conditioned and heated Sleeping Carriages. With the compartment in day configuration, it will comfortably seat 1 - 3 passengers for a more intimate heritage train travel experience.
FIRST CLASS
Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage compartment. All seating is reserved.
EXCURSION CLASS
Experience our 'E Type' Carriages dating back to 1906 with beautiful timber work & pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors and comfortable compartment style seating. Featuring old-school air-con, with the windows wide open to listen to the engine working hard up the hills. All seating is reserved.
THE VINTAGE TRAIN
Ride with us onboard 'The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage. Our steam locomotives are coal or oil fired and date from 1889 to 1952, while the carriages range from as early as 1906. The train features beautiful timber work & pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, comfortable compartment style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms. All rail seating is reserved.
ON-TRAIN SERVICES
Our on-train facilities include a kiosk which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks, and hot & cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits. A range of souvenirs will also be able for purchase from our on-board store.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Steamrail's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.
- TIMETABLE -
<< SUBJECT TO CHANGE >> PLEASE CHECK THE FINAL TIMES AS SHOWN ON YOUR SEATING ALLOCATION WHICH WILL BE EMAILED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOUR OPERATING.
8:30am dep. SOUTHERN CROSS
10:15am - 11:15am SEYMOUR
11:50am arr. NAGAMBIE
12:20pm arr. MURCHISON EAST
3:10pm dep. MURCHISON EAST
3:35pm dep. NAGAMBIE
4:00pm SEYMOUR
5:57pm arr. SOUTHERN CROSS