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Bathurst Race 'n' Rail

3 night rail package including reserved Grandstand seating at the Bathurst 1000 + save up to $1,910*pp

Sydney retrun

4 days / 3 nights

Rail & Stay Package

Special Event

Departs 10 Oct 2025

Overview

What better way to enjoy the Repco Bathurst 1000 than to travel with Vintage Rail Journeys to the Great Race!  Travel on the 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora train for the most convenient and stylish way to enjoy Australia’s greatest touring car race.  Enjoy the convenience of staying onboard the train on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.  Buses will take you to and from the circuit from the nearby Bathurst Railway Station.

Highlights & Inclusions

  • 3 nights’ accommodation onboard the train
  • Reserved Grandstand seat at the Bathurst 1000
  • Transfers to and from the race
  • All dinners included onboard
  • Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • All-inclusive drinks on-board the train, including wine, beers, spirits and many non-alcoholic options

Itinerary

Day 1 | Sydney to Bathurst

Your Bathurst Race’n Rail adventure starts at Sydney’s Central where you will check in at midday and greeted with welcome drink. Once onboard the Aurora Australis, either choose to relax in the lounge carriage, or settle into your cabin while we travel west from Sydney to Bathurst.

Lunch will be served onboard the train today by our charming hospitality attendants and talented team of chefs. In the afternoon enjoy the live music onboard and test your knowledge in our Bathurst 1000 Trivia. Dinner will be served onboard, and the train will stable in Bathurst overnight, ready for the Repco Bathurst 1000 tomorrow. 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 | Bathurst 1000

Enjoy breakfast onboard before you are transferred to the Mount Panorama Racetrack for day one of Bathurst 1000.  Enjoy the race from your reserved grandstand seat. After a thrilling first day at the track coaches will return you to the train where you will once again enjoy a carefully curated dinner onboard. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Note: Guests are required to pay for lunch at the Racetrack.

Day 3 | Bathurst 1000

Enjoy breakfast onboard before you are transferred to the Mount Panorama Racetrack for day two of Bathurst 1000. Enjoy the race from your reserved grandstand seat, this time to enjoy the “big race day”. Be on the edge of you seat while this major event takes place and join the celebrations once the winner is finally crowned. Once the dust has settled, you will be transferred to the train where you will enjoy your final dinner onboard. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

*Note guests are required to pay for lunch at the Racetrack

Day 4 | Bathurst to Sydney

Enjoy breakfast onboard as you travel from Bathurst back to Sydney.  Morning tea will be served onboard before arriving into Sydney Central Station. Your Race ‘n’ Rail Adventure now comes to an end. 

Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing

DepartReturnTwin ShareSolo
10 October 202513 October 2025$3,540pp$3,510pp (last cabin!)

*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share and is subject to change and availability at time of booking. Correct as of 12 September 2025.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

Destinations featured in this deal

Australia New South Wales Sydney

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