Celebrating 50 years 1974-2024
central tablelandS Explorer
FROM
LITHGOW
Saturday 6th April 2024
Sunday 7th April 2024
copright Destination NSW
THIS TOUR IS CANCELLED
FARES
FARES
FARES
FARES
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Saturday 6th april 2024 - CANCELLED
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Sunday 7th APRIL 2024 - CANCELLED
FARES
from LITHGOW or WALLERAWANG - to TARANA or RYDAL (return)
$50* pp Adult
$45* pp Concession
$30*pp Child (4-16 years)
$130 Family (2 adults, 2 children)
from LITHGOW or WALLERAWANG - to BATHURST (return)
$75* pp Adult
$65* pp Concession
$50*pp Child (4-16 years)
$200 Family (2 adults, 2 children)
Options
Lunch at Tarana Hotel : $35 pp
Lunch at Rydal Hotel : $35pp
Bathurst Rail Museum : $5-$13
*Children under 4 not occupying a seat are free. Child 4 - 16 years is a child fare. Passengers 16 or older are an adult fare. Please note 123 Tix charges a $1 administration fee in addition to your fare. Terms and conditions apply. Please see our Terms and Conditions page for further details including cancellation and carriage conditions. Concession Card holders must bring their card with them on the day of travel.
Saturday 6th
Sunday 7th
TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE
This tour starts from and returns to Lithgow Station. You are requested to be at the station at least 20 minutes prior to departure. Departure times are indicative and may change once timings are confirmed with Track Operators.
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th April 2024
Lithgow dep. 11 am
Wallerawang dep. 11:10 am
Rydal arr. 11:30 am
Tarana arr. 11:50 am
Bathurst arr. 12:30 pm dep. 3 pm
Tarana dep. 3:45 pm
Rydal dep. 4:05 pm
Wallerawang arr. 4:25 pm
Lithgow arr. 4:40 pm
THINGS TO DO:
RYDAL
Disembark at Rydal to enjoy lunch at the nearby Alexander Hotel which was built in 1914 and is the last remaining of six that once graced this town.
Alexander Hotel (Rydal pub) - 1 minute (120m) walk from the station.
TARANA
Join family and friends at the nearby Tarana Hotel for lunch. Established in 1873 in the picturesque Tarana Valley in Central West NSW, the Tarana Hotel is described as a hidden gem!
Tarana Hotel - 2 minute (160m) walk from the station.
Bathurst
Enjoy approximately 2.5hrs exploring this delightful town with much to see within a short walking distance from the station. Perhaps even simply head across the road to The Victoria Hotel for lunch. Established in 1876, it has its own distinct style being part-pub, restaurant, gallery, live music venue & boutique hotel. Additionally there are further restaurants and cafes on Keppel St.
The Bathurst Rail Museum is right next door to the station and is well worth a visit. Learn about the rich railway history of the Central West through artefacts, photos and a spectacular model train layout of the Main West Line showing how the line used to look between Tarana and Bathurst in the 1950s-60s.
For those who love galleries the Bathurst Art Galley is featuring a unique exhibition called CREATION, by Deborah Kelly.
The Victoria - 2 minute (120m) walk from the station.
Ph: (02) 63315777
Bathurst Rail Museum and Oilah Railway Café - 4 minute (240m) walk from the station.
Ph: (02) 63382850
Doppio - 3 minute (200m) walk from the station.
Ph: (02) 63315645
The Hub - 6 minute (400m) walk from the station.
Ph: (02) 63321565
Bathurst Art Gallery - 7 minute (450m) walk from the station.
Ph: (02) 63336555
Reckless Brewing Co. - 7 minute (500m) walk from the station.
Ph: 0497913635
CARRIAGE INFORMATION
CARRIAGE INFORMATION
CARRIAGE INFORMATION
CARRIAGE INFORMATION
Please check carefully and familiarise yourself with the carriage and seating types before purchasing your ticket.
FS type compartment carriage
Non air-conditioned
Compartments seat up to 8 passengers
Best suited to families and groups
MFS type saloon carriage
Non air-conditioned
2 + 2 seating
Best suited to solos and couples
