Zig Zag Railway
Thursday: Join us for a run via the back roads to our destination in the picturesque Blue Mountains.
Friday: Soak up the sights and scenery on board Australia's historic steam locomotive as it hauls you over the Great Lithgow Zig Zag. Established in 1869, we will experience heritage steam travel on the original rail path down the picturesque western escarpment of the Blue Mountains – almost exactly as it was in the late 1800s.
Purchase morning tea at the Railway Station to bring with you on the train. I have it on good authority that their coffee is one of the best hot beverages in the mountains.
You will need to prebook your Clarence to Bottom Points round trip Zig Zag tickets online for Friday 29 August at 10:30am. Concession tickets are $39. Seating will be allocated on the day of travel… that means we get there early enough to ensure we are seated together.
https://ecom.roller.app/zigzagrailway/clarencecheckout/en/product/798308?date=2025-08-29
The rail carriages are not heated so you will need to dress warmly: beanies, gloves, jackets and maybe even a blanket or hot water bottle. It will be a long 90mins if you are cold.
After our rail adventure and lunch we will head to the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge where you can view many of Lindsay’s illustrations and paintings plus look around the heritage gardens. There are free guided tours at 1:30pm and 2:30pm for those who would like to do a tour. Entry fee is $15 for seniors and free for National Trust members.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/norman-lindsay-gallery/
If a gallery isn’t your style, then you are free to visit any other icon in the mountains area. Just let the organisers know of your plans.
Saturday: We will travel the back roads via Oberon and Taralga on the way home.
Book your accommodation at the Leura Gardens Resort from the 28th to 30th August 2025.
Address: 20-28 Fitzroy St, Leura NSW 2780
Phone: 1800 030 001 to book directly.
NOTE: Rooms have not been reserved and they run dynamic pricing so look at sites like Booking.com first then phone them to see if you can get a better price.
Thursday’s Route - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MB9eCbq7bbZ7HSJ36
Friday Morning - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KguANgqpzk2jX4eu6
Friday Afternoon - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EuyMtjXRWW47NvSd9
Saturday’s Route - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QrxrQbTY1nciTfqb8
