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6-8 December: The Winelander exploring the best food, wine and railways of Victoria's Goldfields



Due to popular demand, the Winelander, As featured in Traveller, the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, will be returning in 2024. Join the Winelander as it undertakes a summer exploration of the Goldfields enjoying some of the best food, wine and railways in Victoria. Travel on this not to be missed summer exploration of the Goldfields visiting beautifully preserved towns and travelling on some of Australia's most unique and interesting railways. Travel to the historic towns of Maldon, Daylesford and Castlemaine. Experience a private charter of the Daylesford Spa Country Railway including a stop at the much acclaimed Passing Clouds Winery and enjoy the best gastronomic experiences of this fascinating region.

Fares range from $859 to $1,445 per person.


Please note that due to Metro Trains trackwork, this train will operate an amended itinerary along the Ballarat Line as far as Korong Vale, visiting the Goldfields and enjoying a Sunday lunch at Clyde Park Estate. As such some meal and other venues will change.




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Highlights


Please note that due to Metro Trains trackwork, this train will operate an amended itinerary along the Ballarat Line as far as Korong Vale, visiting the Goldfields and enjoying a Sunday lunch at Clyde Park Estate. As such some meal and other venues will change.



Step back in time onboard a Slow Rail Journey to enjoy a weekend of slow rail travel to some of the Victorian Goldfield's most beautiful preserved historic towns and exciting tourist railways.






 

Itinerary


Please note that due to Metro Trains trackwork, this train will operate an amended itinerary along the Ballarat Line as far as Korong Vale, visiting the Goldfields and enjoying a Sunday lunch at Clyde Park Estate. As such some meal and other venues will change.


Details on the new itinerary can be found in the document below:




Route Map






 

Sleeping Carriages


Enjoy overnight travel aboard our fleet of heritage sleeping cars.










 

On-Train Facilities


The train will feature a fully stocked bar/club car, a luxurious dining car and an open-plan seating car for your enjoyment during the tour.










 

Locomotives


Our train will feature diesel locomotives sourced from our Heritage fleet, including several Y-Classes that will feature throughout the tour.










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