BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Events//ES METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/Australia/Sydney X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:19700405T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=4;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:19701004T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=1SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE TIMEZONE-ID:Australia/Sydney X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e0f04bc7-5290-41d2-8177-7c5da7cf0f8f@360exp.net SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260911T012357 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260918T220000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T093000 SUMMARY:The Southern Highlands Explorer - Saturday 19th September 2026 LOCATION:Central Station\, Sydney DESCRIPTION:The Southern Highlands Explorer &ndash\; It&rsquo\;s Tulip Tim e in Bowral\nSaturday 19 September 2026\nDiscover the Southern Highlands w ith East Coast Heritage Rail\nWISH TO ENJOY A HIGH TEA ON YOUR JOURNEY?(Fu ll details below)\n \;\nStep back in time and experience the golden ag e of rail travel on an unforgettable journey with East Coast Heritage Rail . Travel aboard a beautifully restored heritage train to the picturesque S outhern Highlands\, visiting the charming towns of Mittagong\, Bowral and Robertson\, where stunning landscapes\, fascinating history and unique att ractions await.\nYour adventure begins at Sydney Central Station\, where y ou'll board our magnificently restored 1930s heritage carriages\, hauled b y classic diesel locomotives. Sit back and relax as we make an express run through Sydney's suburbs before climbing into the scenic Southern Highlan ds in unparalleled comfort and style.\nEnjoy a relaxed and personalised tr avel experience with access to our licensed bar and buffet service. Our fr iendly and enthusiastic onboard attendants will be available throughout th e journey\, ensuring your day is both comfortable and memorable.\n \;\ nLooking to make your day even more special with a High Tea?\nBook a High Tea in Premier Class(Car 3 - FRN) by first selecting your Premier \; t rain fare\, then High Tea ticket. \; On the day enjoy our exclusive on board hospitality\, including:\n \;- A welcome glass of bubbles\n- A d elicious High Tea served at your seat (price $50pp). Must be purchased wit h Premier Fare\n- Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the journey. Just pr esent your train ticket for refills.\n- On the homeward journey share a ch eese platter.\n\nChoose Your destination\nOPTION 1: Joadja Historic Site & amp\; Whisky Distillery\nAlight at Mittagong Station and join a coach tran sfer to the historic village of Joadja. The 45-minute scenic journey takes you to one of Australia's most significant industrial heritage sites.\nYo ur visit includes:\n\nLunch\nA guided two-hour tour of the historic Joadja shale mining village\nA visit to the Joadja Whisky Distillery\nOptional w hisky tastings\nAfternoon tea\n\nTour Cost\n\nAdults: $59\nChildren (6&nda sh\;15 years): $39\n\nGuests may choose to bring their own lunch for a red uced tour cost.\nHow to Book\nFirst\, select your train ticket on the East Coast Heritage Rail booking site\, then\n\nJoadja coach transfer\nBe sure to tick Mittagong Station as your destination\n\nThen book your Joadja Si te Tour\, including lunch and afternoon tea\, through:\nhttps://www.tryboo king.com/DNKPU\nAbout Joadja\nJoadja Creek was once home to the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company Ltd and a thriving shale mining township during the late nineteenth century. The remarkable mining technology that remains in the valley is of national heritage significance and represents the only surviving example of its kind in the world.\n\nOPTION 2: Explore Bowral's Tulip Time &\; Fairground Follies\nDisembark at Bowral and en joy approximately three hours to explore one of the Southern Highlands' mo st elegant towns. Browse boutique shops\, relax in charming café\;s\ , and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Tulip Time.\nTulip Time at Corbett G ardens\nLocated in the heart of Bowral\, Corbett Gardens is the centrepiec e of the annual Tulip Time Festival.\nFeaturing more than 80\,000 mass-pla nted tulips\, the gardens showcase an extraordinary display celebrating th e colour\, beauty and variety of one of the world's most beloved flowers. The festival also includes entertainment\, market stalls and family-friend ly attractions.\nEntry tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. For further information and bookings visit:\nTulip Time Festival\nCorbett Gar dens is just 350 metres (approximately a five-minute walk) from Bowral Sta tion via Wingecarribee Street and Bong Bong Street.\nWalking Directions fr om Bowral Station to Corbett Gardens\nMany private gardens throughout the Southern Highlands also open to the public during Tulip Time.\nFairground Follies(93-95 Kirkham Road\, Bowral)\nWhy not combine your Tulip Time visi t with a trip to one of the region's most unique attractions?\nFairground Follies is a magical collection of vintage fairground and musical attracti ons\, featuring:\n\nA beautifully restored 100-year-old carousel\nThousand s of fairy lights\nA magnificent dance hall organ\nViolin-playing machines \nRare mechanical musical instruments\n\nFor more information visit:\nFair ground Follies\n\nOPTION 3: Discover the Waratahs of Robertson\nAlternativ ely\, travel to Robertson and enjoy more than four hours exploring this ch arming Southern Highlands village.\nSpecial displays of New South Wales' i conic waratah flower will be featured around the station precinct\, with w aratah plants and memorabilia available for purchase. Local experts will b e on hand to provide growing advice and horticultural tips.\nRobertson is rich in railway history and serves as the rural heart of the Southern High lands. Spend time discovering the village\, browsing local shops\, enjoyin g lunch at one of the many café\;s and eateries\, or simply relaxing in the peaceful parklands adjacent to the railway station.\nWith its welc oming country atmosphere\, fascinating heritage and beautiful surroundings \, Robertson offers a delightful alternative for those seeking a slower-pa ced Southern Highlands experience.\nTHINGS TO DO IN ROBERTSON\nThe Village of Robertson things to do website \nRESTAURANT INFORMATION IN ROBERTSON\n The Village of Robertson Where to Eat website\n \;\nCONFIRMED \; T IMETABLE\nCentral to Robertson\n\nSydney Terminal \; - 08:00am depart\ nStrathfield - \; 08:13am\nGranville \; - 8:28am\nLiverpool -  \; 8:46am\nGlenfield - \; 8:55am\nCampbelltown - \; 9:10am\nPicton  \; - 9:38am\nMittagong - 10:35am arrive\nBowral - \; 10:42am arri ve\nRobertson \; - 11:16am arrive\n\nRobertson to Central\nOn the day\ , please follow instruction from your Passenger Attendant for precise depa rture timings at Robertson for the return journey. \;Timetabled arriva l times for the return journey:\n\nRobertson \; - \; 4:15pm depart \nBowral - 4:43pm\nMittagong - 4:54pm\nPicton \; - 5:39pm\nCampbelltow n \; - 6:11pm\nGlenfield - \; 6:25pm\nLiverpool - \; 6:35pm\nG ranville - 6:59pm\nStrathfield - \; 7:12pm\nSydney Terminal - \; 7 :28pm\n\nCARRIAGES\, FARES AND TICKETS\nFares are available from Sydney Ce ntral\, Strathfield\, Liverpool\, Glenfield\, Campbelltown and Picton.\nFa re Types:\n\nCompare the different seating options for each carriage on ou r Seating Page\nInterurban: MFS - sitting carriages with mostly four facin g seats and a table\nTourist: SFN - sitting carriages with booths containi ng four facing seats and a table\nPremier: SBN - spacious sitting carriage with four facing individual seats and a table\nGroup Compartment: XFS - a large compartment for up to 8 people to enjoy a private group atmosphere\ , spacious for 6\nBus fare \; to the Robertson Show is included in the train fare. Show tickets are to be purchased separately on this booking s ystem.\n\nFare Categories:\n\nAdult\nSenior (Seniors card may be presentab le on request at boarding)\nChild (4 to 16 years) Infants who do not occup y a seat (and travel on their parent's lap) do not require a ticket\, howe ver you must call us to ensure their name is recorded on the adult ticket. \nGroup bookings welcome (minimum 20 passengers).  \;Discounts availab le in Interurban and Tourist Classes.\nFamily Bundle Deal (2 adults and 2 children) is calculated upon checkout\nShow ticket - discounted price of $ 10 per adult and $6 per child(under 12 free)\n\n \;\nBOARDING INFORMAT ION\nOur trains usually depart from Platform 1 at Sydney Central Station a nd pick up as shown on our timetable. Please check departure indicators at your joining station in case of platform changes.\nIf you are using a Syd ney Trains or NSW TrainLink service to connect with our train\, visit www. transportnsw.info or call 131 500 to plan your journey. Our tickets DO NOT include travel on Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink services. \;Seating on our trains is allocated - as a courtesy to passengers joining the train at other stations\, please occupy only the seats allocated on your bookin g unless advised by your Passenger Attendant.\nPlease ensure you arrive at your boarding station AT LEAST 15 MINUTES before our scheduled departure time. As we share the lines with many other trains\, we cannot wait for la te passengers. \;\n \;\nBUFFET SERVICE\nThere is a licensed buffet service available on the train\, serving hot and cold light refreshments including tea/coffee\, soft drinks\, scones and cream\, and a selection of cakes and confectionary. Please note\, our train is a licensed venue\, so there is strictly NO BYO permitted.\nWe ask that you please bring gold co ins and cash in small denominations for all onboard purchases to help our buffet team\, as EFTPOS facilities are very intermittent on most trips due to limited reception. You are also welcome to bring your own food on the train!\nA wide selection of high quality souvenirs is also available on ou r trains.\n \;\nPASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES\, PRAMS AND STROLLERS\nSt rollers and prams must be of the foldable type and able fit in the luggage racks above passenger seats. \;\nIf there are passengers with disabil ities in your group\, please contact us at trains@3801limited.com.au to di scuss options prior to booking tickets and we will assist however we can.\ nPlease be mindful that our heritage carriages have narrow doors\, aisles and walkways\, and are not equipped with wheelchair spaces. Due to the car riage layouts it is unfortunately not possible for wheelchairs \;to&nb sp\;be \;manoeuvred \;to seats from the entrance vestibules\, so i t is necessary for passengers to be able to make their way to their seats. \nWalking frames must be able to be stowed\, as there is limited \;sto rage space and items may not be stored in aisles or doorways in case of ev acuation.\nFor more information please visit us online at www.echr.com.au or contact us.\n\nBoletos: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/53724/the-sout hern-highlands-explorer-saturday-19th-september-2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/e0f04bc7-5290-41d2-8177-7c5da7cf0f 8f END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR