Winter Dates:

• Saturday, 29 July (departing from Tempe)
• Sunday, 30 July (departing from Tempe)
• Saturday 5 August (departing from Tempe)
• Sunday 6 August (departing from Tempe)
• Saturday 12 August (departing from Tempe)
• Sunday 13 August (departing from Tempe)
• Saturday 14 October (departing from Tempe)
• Sunday 14 October (departing from Tempe) - new date
• Saturday 15 October (departing from Tempe) - new date
• Saturday 4 November (departing from Tempe) - new date
• Sunday 5 November (departing from Tempe) - new date

Your journey starts at from a choice of railway stations in the Sydney metropolitan area and traverses the beautiful South Coast line, heading through the Royal National Park along the way and on to the seaside town of Kiama.

Hauling The Kiama Picnic Train will be locomotive 5917, built by Baldwin (USA) in the 1950s for the NSW Government Railways.

After arrival at Kiama, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the many charms of this picturesque coastal town. Take a walk up to the famous Kiama Blowhole, relax at the Surf Beach or browse the Historic Terrace Houses.

If lunching in Kiama, please book beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Fares:

Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel.

Private Compartment — $500 per group

Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves — great for families and social groups!

One booking is good for up eight (8) including children.

Four Seater Booth — $320 per group

Spacious four seat booth with table in a classic heritage saloon carriage.

Classic Duo — $260 for two people

Window seating for two people in a classic heritage carriage in a spacious booth with table.

Full Carriage Hire — Call for Quote

Buffet Car:

Our buffet car will be available for light snacks and drinks. We encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.

BYO alcohol is allowed

Toilets:

Toilets are available in most carriages.

Mobile Phones:

There are no charging points on the heritage equipment. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.

Indicative Timetable: - Final times will be emailed with tickets one week from departure date. 

PLEASE NOTE: these trains do not depart from Sydney Central Station

The Kiama Picnic Train picks up and drops off at the following destinations

Outboard Journey (First pickup location is Tempe)

• Tempe ^dep 9.15am
• Sutherland ^dep 10.05am
• Wollongong ^dep 11.25am
• Kiama ^arr 12.35pm

Return Journey (last set-down location is Tempe)

• Kiama ^dep 4.20pm
• Wollongong ^arr 5.15pm
• Sutherland ^arr 7.05pm
• Tempe ^arr 7.45pm

*Indicative times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking via email a couple of days prior to the event with final trip details.

Location

Tempe, Sutherland and Wollongong Railway Stations

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