DAY 1 Tuesday 13 October 2026 Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Today group members depart Sydney Central Station early morning on our XPT train journey to Coffs Harbour. We arrive mid-afternoon and check into our hotel. This evening we enjoy an included Welcome Dinner.
DAY 2 Wednesday 14 October 2026 Coffs Harbour
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Coffs Harbour and the surrounding region. We will see some of the spectacular beaches and marine conservation areas that Coffs Harbour is famous for. We will see the Solitary Islands Marine Park and walk out to Muttonbird Island. In the afternoon we travel inland to Sealy Lookout in Orara East State Forest and stop at the Coffs Harbour landmark the 'Big Banana'.
DAY 3 Thursday 15 October 2026 Armidale
After breakfast, we depart the North Coast and travel through the Cathedral Rock National Park to Armidale. On arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Armidale. We will see its grand cathedrals and colonial buildings in green, tree-lined streets.
DAY 4 Friday 16 October 2026 Tamworth
This morning we take the North West Xplorer Train to Tamworth, Australia's country music capital. On arrival, we visit Tamworth's excellent Australian Country Music Hall of Fame. We continue sightseeing this afternoon stopping at the Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre, Oxley Scenic Lookout and the Botanical Gardens.
DAY 5 Saturday 17 October 2026 Tamworth
A free day in Tamworth. You may wish to stroll along the Country Music Pioneers Parade in Bicentennial Park and view the busts of our country music legends.
DAY 6 Sunday 18 October 2026 Dubbo
This morning we travel, via the New England Highway to Dubbo. On arrival, we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Experience where we discover the stories and challenges of the nurses, doctors and pilots servicing 7.69 million square kilometres of outback Australia.
DAY 7 Monday 19 October 2026 Orange
This morning we visit the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. With wide open spaces, we will see hundreds of rare and endangered animals in their natural element. After lunch, we board our train to Orange.
DAY 8 Tuesday 20 October 2026 Orange
Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Orange and the surrounding area. We will see Mount Conoblas and the Botanic Gardens. This afternoon enjoy a visit to a local winery for a tasting.
DAY 9 Wednesday 21 October 2026 Parkes
This morning we travel to Parkes. On arrival, we visit one of the highlights of the tour, the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the movie 'The Dish, (2000). We continue with a visit to the Parkes Aviation museum before checking into our hotel.
DAY 10 Thursday 22 October 2026 Cowra
This morning we will visit the King's Castle Elvis Exhibit and the Parkes Motor Museum. After lunch, we continue to Cowra. On arrival, we visit the Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre.
DAY 11 Friday 23 October 2026 Bathurst
After breakfast we visit the Japanese War Cemetery and the Cowra POW Camp, site of the largest Prisoner of War breakout in modern military history which occurred on August 5, 1944. We then travel to Bathurst, stopping along the way to visit the gorgeous Mayfield Garden which features a spectacular water garden and picturesque ponds, bridges and grottoes.
DAY 12 Saturday 24 October 2026 Bathurst
This morning we enjoy a city tour of Bathurst including the Chifley home museum (the former home of Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife). In the afternoon we visit Abercrombie House. We return to town via the famous Mount Panorama, home to the Bathurst 1000 and many other motorsports events throughout the year. This evening we will enjoy an included Farewell dinner to celebrate a wonderful tour.
DAY 13 Sunday 25 October 2026 Sydney
This morning we visit the extensive Railway Museum which brings the rich social history of Bathurst and its story as a railway town to life. There will be free time in the afternoon before we board the XPT train at 5.05pm for our trip back to Sydney. The picturesque train journey travels via the spectacular Blue Mountains passing through Katoomba, Mount Victoria and Lithgow. We arrive into Sydney Central Train Station at approximately 8:50pm and the tour concludes.
| Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $4,990 | $6,090 |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on general transport, entry, and accommodation costs. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 60 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
A non-refundable deposit of $750 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 60 days before departure for the Rail and Coach Exploration of New South Wales. Cancellation over 60 days before tour departs results in loss of deposit. Cancellation under 60 days before tour departs will result in a loss of all monies paid. A 1.5% administration fee will be charged on payments made by credit cards.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS AND CONDITIONS:
The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost.
TOUR ORGANISATION:
Travelrite reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilized after the tour has commenced.
BAGGAGE:
Due to coach restrictions, tour members can only bring one large suitcase.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organizer. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite International may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person to: Travelrite International Pty Ltd 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 8803 6868 Email: sales@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is a member of ATAS (number A10538) and has an accredited IATA office at Balwyn. As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating special interest tours for over 38 years and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association-ATIA.
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