COFFS HARBOUR
STEAM TRAIN RIDES

Coffs Harbour shuttles

Friday 7 July, 2023
Saturday 8 July, 2023 - plus special Coffs Harbour to Nambucca Heads day trip
Sunday 9 July, 2023
Monday 10 July 2023

Grafton shuttles

Tuesday 11 July, 2023 - plus special Coffs Harbour to Grafton day trip

Join us for the unique and spectacular day out. For the first time in 8 years a steam train will visit the Coffs Coast to run shuttles and day trips. Perfect for the whole family, choose from one of our short shuttles or choose on of our two special trips from Coffs Harbour to either Nambucca Heads or Grafton.

Settle back and take in the glorious views in one of our historic 1930s carriages as one of our 1950s steam locomotives takes you on an exciting day out through spectacular countryside.

SHUTTLE FARES

FROM coffs harbour OR grafton

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

Private Compartment - $190 per group

Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'FS' type non air-conditioned carriage - great for families and social groups! One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people, including children. Compartments are fitted with tables.

Four Seater Booth - $90 per group

Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.

First Class Duo — $85 for two people

Seating for two in a booth in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.

day trip fares

COFFS HARBOUR TO

nambucca heads OR grafton

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

Private Compartment - $320 per group

Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'FS' type non air-conditioned carriage - great for families and social groups! One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people, including children. Compartments are fitted with tables.

Four Seater Booth - $200 per group

Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.

First Class Single— $100 for one person

Seating for one in a booth in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.

Full Carriage or Full Train Hire — Call for Quote

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please pay special attention to the number and type of seats you have selected before making your purchase.

CARRIAGE INFO

Indicative

TimetableS

PLEASE NOTE: Passengers may disembark at Nambucca Heads or Grafton on day trips only. All other shuttles passengers do not disembark - your ticket is for the round-trip journey aboard the train only.

Friday 7 July, 2023

(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return)

Shuttle 1 - Coramba

dep. 7.55am - arr. 9.35am

Shuttle 2 - Raleigh

dep. 9.45am - arr. 11.22am

Shuttle 3 - Coramba

dep. 11.32am - arr. 1.10pm

Shuttle 4 - Coramba

dep. 3.10pm - arr. 4.50pm

Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.

Saturday 8 July, 2023

(Coffs Harbour to Coramba return shuttles or

Coffs Harbour to Nambucca Heads return day trip)

Shuttle 1 - Coramba

dep. 8.09am - arr. 9.40am

Nambucca Heads day trip

Coffs Harbour - dep. 9.50am
Nambucca Heads - arr. 11.22am
Nambucca Heads - dep. 11.55am
Coffs Harbour - arr. 12.46pm

Shuttle 3 - Coramba

dep. 1.06pm - arr. 2.32pm

Shuttle 4 - Coramba

dep. 3.38pm - arr. 5.40pm

Passengers do not disembark at Coramba.

Sunday 9 July, 2023

(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return shuttles)

Shuttle 1 - Coramba

dep. 8.05am - arr. 9.43am

Shuttle 2 - Raleigh

dep. 9.53am - arr. 11.40am

Shuttle 3 - Coramba

dep. 11.50am - arr. 1.24pm

Shuttle 4 - Coramba

dep. 3.39pm - arr. 5.10pm

Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.

Monday 10 July, 2023

(Coffs Harbour to Coramba or Raleigh return shuttles)

Shuttle 1 - Coramba

dep. 7.50am - arr. 9.20am

Shuttle 2 - Raleigh

dep. 9.30am - arr. 11.20am

Shuttle 3 - Coramba

dep. 11.30am - arr. 1.00pm

Shuttle 4 - Coramba

dep. 2.59pm - arr. 5pm

Passengers do not disembark at Coramba or Raleigh.

Tuesday 11 July, 2023

(Coffs Harbour to Grafton return day trip &

Grafton to Kyarran return shuttles)

Grafton day trip

Coffs Harbour - dep. 7.25am
Grafton - arr. 9.14am dep. 1.50pm
Coffs Harbour - arr. 4.57pm

Shuttle 1 - Kyarran

Grafton - dep. 10.14am - arr. 11.30am

Shuttle 2 - Kyarran

Grafton - dep. 11.55am - arr. 1.05pm

Passengers do not disembark at Kyarran.

*Indicative times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking a couple of days prior to the event with final details. Train departure and arrival times are subject to change at any time. The locomotive rostered for each service cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change due to operational reasons with or without notice. Your ticket is for the journey and is not dependent on the locomotive advertised. Should anything change on the day the onboard crew will keep you informed.

Buffet Car:

Our buffet car will not be available on this train. In the spirit of The Picnic Train, we encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.

BYO alcohol is allowed, however, large eskys are not permitted.

Babies and Toddlers:

Babies in arms and small toddlers not requiring a booked seat may be brought along at no additional cost.

Prams, wheelchairs and walkers:

Due to space restrictions and for the safety of all aboard, large prams and mobility equipment cannot be taken aboard the train. You may bring a small collapsible pram that can be stored in overhead luggage racks. The pram must be collapsed and ready to bring aboard when the train arrives at the platform. If in doubt please call us for further information.

Toilets:

Toilets are available in most carriages. These will be locked while in metropolitan areas.

Mobile Phones:

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

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