Riverina Explorer 2025

Riverina Explorer

19 September 2025 - 6 days

$2,990* pp twin | $3,490* solo – SOLD OUT

Today, much of the NSW rail network has long since disappeared, however, a few branch lines remain that are rarely visited by passenger trains. Our tour is designed to do exactly that on this exclusive heritage rail journey.

Travel with us aboard heritage railmotor 621/721, built in 1961 and settle back as you enjoy the passing countryside from windows that open! Venture from Griffith to Hillston for lunch and stop at Merriwagga to visit the tallest bar in the Southern Hemisphere.

In Griffith we’ll visit the glorious garden of Mick and Marj Careri and enjoy dinner at Piccolo Family Farm for a fabulous evening of food by award winning chef Luke Piccolo. We’ll also indulge in spectacular cuisine at Zecca Handmade Italian.

Stop in at Rankins Springs to visit local character Wally Lamont and his unique junk sculpture gallery and travel to Lake Cargelligo for lunch before returning to Temora for dinner at the Aviation Museum.

We invite you to join us on a tour of the wide-open countryside, local characters, country pubs and fascinating history of this region.

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The Cruise Express difference

Unique and exclusive!

By chartering our own private heritage train, you’ll travel as part of an exclusive Cruise Express group, with the entire train just for us! Our itinerary is unique and carefully curated to allow more time in each destination. With most visits and dining experiences privately arranged, you can be assured of travelling in the very best style. And with our experienced team of Cruise Express Tour Escorts onboard, all the little details will be taken care of.

There is a reason our passengers travel with us year after year. Come join us and find out why!

Package Inclusions

Departs 19 September 2025 - 6 days

• Daylight travel aboard heritage railmotor 621/721 from Sydney to Griffith and branch lines including refreshments
• 1 night Goulburn accommodation at the Mercure Hotel with welcome drinks, dinner and breakfast
• Lunch at the Junee Railway Cafe
• Visit Junee Licorice Factory
• Visit Junee Roundhouse Museum
• 3 nights Griffith accommodation at The Gem Hotel with two breakfasts
• Exclusive breakfast in Mick & Marj Careri’s garden at Rosewood Park on Stokes
• Wine tastings at De Bortoli Wines
• Exclusive garden tour of Emery De Bortoli’s private garden
• Lunch at Punt Hotel Darlington Point
• Whisky tastings and afternoon tea at Whitton Malthouse
• Tour the Southern Cotton Gin at Whitton
• Exclusive dinner at Piccolo Family Farm with dinner by award winning chef Luke Piccolo with matched wines and entertainment
• Walking tour of Hillston
• Lunch at Tattersalls Hotel Hillston
• Afternoon drinks at Black Stump Hotel Merriwagga
• Exclusive dinner at Zecca Handmade Italian with welcome glass of sparkling
• Visit Wally’s Junk Art Gallery at Rankins Springs with morning tea
• View the spectacular silo art at Weethalle
• Lunch at the Commercial Hotel Lake Cargelligo
• Exclusive tour and dinner at Temora Aviation Museum
• 1 night Cootamundra accommodation at local motels
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Group transfers throughout
• Cruise Express Tour Manager & Escorts

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Fares

19 September 2025 - 6 days

$2,990* pp twin
$3,490* solo – SOLD OUT

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