Slow Rail Journeys
Highlights
- Experience the romance of rail travel aboard ex-Overland carriages for a taste of bygone elegance.
- Savour six gourmet meals sourced from local venues, showcasing the best of country dining and hospitality.
- Explore the Mallee Silo Art Trail and regional highlights on bespoke off-train experiences during your journey.
- Relax as steam locomotive R707 hauls your train, enhancing the nostalgic charm of your Victorian adventure.
Experience Victoria by Private Train. Slow Rail Journeys allows guests to experience the romance of rail travel reliving the elegance of a bygone era on upscale weekend tours by train from Melbourne to some of the most spectacular destinations in regional Victoria.
Guests are accommodated in their fleet of ex-Overland and Southern Aurora sleeping carriages, hauled when possible by steam locomotive R707.
Every Slow Rail Journey includes overnight travel from Melbourne, a bespoke program of off-train experiences, six meals and daylight travel back to Melbourne.
Monthly departures focus on visiting the Mallee Silo Art Trail, Outback Victoria and the Murray region.
Their itineraries showcase the best of three fascinating corners of Victoria from world-class attractions to stunning artworks and gourmet cuisine. Tailored to complement the train’s itinerary are several Off-Train Experiences that showcase regional Victoria.
Slow Rail Journeys has a strong commitment to re-investing in the regions visited.
They work closely with local businesses to provide catering, tours, and other supplies choosing to source locally to benefit the communities they visit.
Local venues are used to source catering to ensure guests experience the finest of country dining and hospitality – iconic venues such as the Woomelang Hotel, the Kangaroo Hotel in Maldon and Wycheproof’s Terminus Hotel feature on the itinerary. They travel with local coach operators and more supporting the communities they visit.
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Sunset onboard the Vinelander Private Train
Following its triumphant return in June, The Vinelander will again venture to Mildura, taking the path less travelled to the Murray-Sunset, Murrayville and the Sunraysia.
Relax on your private train, The Vinelander, as it travels between Melbourne, the Goldfields, and Mildura (and return), enjoying spacious seating, picture windows, and Slow Rail Journey’s signature service.
Enjoy three nights at the Grand Hotel or equivalent in Mildura and two at the exquisite RACV Goldfields Resort.
Visit Murrayville and the Murray-Sunset by train (with a visit to the Pink Lakes and the silo art in Walpeup) or tour the moonscapes of Mungo National Park on a private coach.
Experience a private river cruise to the stunning Trentham Estate and exclusive access to Mildura’s best attractions and more.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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