Spirit of the Wimmera

Spirit of the Wimmera

Friday 4th to Monday 7th October, 2024
 

DAY 1
Friday 4 October 2024

Join us from Seymour, Southern Cross or North Shore as we journey out west on the main line towards Adelaide. Settle back and take
in the sights of the You Yangs and the western grazing district. Perhaps join friends for a drink in the iconic Parlor car or the open air
experience of the Observation car as we as we race towards Horsham. Refreshments will be available for purchase in our onboard
kiosk and a light lunch is included in your fare. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for check in. This evening is at leisure. (L)

DAY 2
Saturday 5 October 2024

Your options include:

#  You may wish to stay in Horsham for the day or

#  join a short shuttle to Murtoa to join in all the fun of the Murtoa Big

Weekend activities, Murtoa Races, visit the spectacular Stick Shed or visit the local museums or

#  join us for a full day on the train to Beulah, viewing silo art at Sheep Hills and enjoying a seated 3 course long table lunch at Beulah povided by the Beulah Community.

  The menu includes

Entree:  pumpkin and wattle seed ravioli

Main:  Coorong Mullet and Saltbush or Lamb Backstrap with Quandong

Dessert:  Sunrise Lime Cheesecake or Wattleseed Sticky Date Pudding with sauce & icecream

The choice is yours!

DAY 3
Sunday 6 October 2024

Your options on Sunday include:

#  remain in Horsham for the day OR

#Join our day out to the rarely travelled Rainbow branch with two options:

1. Disembark at Jeparit to visit the local museum, explore and have lunch (BYO - lunch not included in ticket price).  Lunch is also available at Larrikins Pub OR

2. Disembark at Rainbow and have lunch at Eureka Hotel.  You can visit Yurunga Homestead for a guided tour (at own cost) or choose to bring your own meal.

Both options include a silo art stop at Arkona

Passengers wanting to return to Melbourne early may choose to join the ‘Overland’ this afternoon from Dimboola (approx 1.30pm) or Horsham at approx. 2pm (own expense). Seats may be available to book through V/Line for this servuce.

DAY 4
Monday 7 October 2024

We leave Horsham at 9am on our return home.. Enjoy a light lunch as we retrace our journey back to North Shore, Melbourne or Seymour

and the end of our Wimmera weekend adventure. - (L)

Please note:  no smoking or vaping on board