North Coast Rail Tour
This 5 days, 4 night journey takes you along the scenic North Coast Line through the Central Coast, the Mid-North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales.
You’ll discover the crystal clear creeks and uncrowded surf beaches of the Macleay Valley Coast, the breathtaking hinterland rainforest and eclectic community of Byron Bay, before travelling back down to the history and heritage of Maitland & Morpeth to Sydney.
Day 02: Port Macquarie Enjoy breakfast onboard the Aurora Australis before boarding coaches to explore Port Macquarie. We’ll take a scenic lunch cruise of the tranquil waters of Port Macquarie, with the possibility of seeing dolphins, turtles, osprey and sea eagles. Enjoy the peaceful rural landscapes and abundant wildlife on the Hastings River. Enjoy lunch onboard your cruise, before travelling via coach to Kempsey Station and rejoining the train. This afternoon you’ll experience more beautiful scenery, travelling inland before turning towards the coast again travelling along the water, past Sawtell and through Coffs Harbour. This evening the train stables at Nammoona.
Option 1 – Byron Bay Lighthouse From Nammoona, we travel via coach into Byron Bay, and visit the Byron Bay Lighthouse. Built at the turn of the 19th century to protect ships passing along the coast, Cape Byron Lighthouse stands resolute on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Operated by resident keepers until 1989, its now automated light is clearly visible from Byron Bay township.
Option 2 – Zentvelds Coffee Plantation Alternatively visit Zentvelds Coffee Farm & Roastery, nestled in the heart of the Ballina-Byron Hinterland. Zentveld’s Coffee offers more than just a daily cup; they offer a unique ‘crop to cup’ experience. The coffee beans are cultivated, processed, roasted, packed, served, and supplied right here in the beautiful Northern Rivers on their family farm.
From here we visit the Byron Solar Train. A world first, step aboard the immaculately restored 1949 era two carriage heritage train. All thanks to a 4.6 billion year old power source. The three-kilometre coastal track links the Byron Town Centre with the burgeoning North Beach precinct and Byron Arts Estate. The journey takes ten minutes one way or 25 return from North Beach Station. Relax as you pass through the littoral rainforest, endangered coastal wetlands and over the stunning tea tree Belongil Creek, part of Cape Byron Marine Park. Following your morning touring, we enjoy lunch at the North Byron Hotel. We step away from the centre of town & into a shimmering oasis away from the crowds. Like a tucked-away treasure, the North Byron Hotel is a thriving mecca of good food, great music, laughter and the “Byron Bay chill seeker” vibe. Our coaches then take us to The Farm, before returning us to our waiting train in Casino. Tonight enjoy another delicious dinner onboard, as we begin our return journey south, and stable for the evening in Kundabung.
4 nights departing 14 July 2025
4 nights departing 14 July 2025
$3,595
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4 nights departing 28 July 2025
$3,595
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4 nights departing 11 August 2025
$3,595
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4 nights departing 25 August 2025
$3,595
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4 nights departing 8 September 2025
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