Vintage Rail Journeys | Repco Bathurst 1000 Sleeping Train

Departures per week

Friday. October 2025 date TBC.

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Day of departure

Commences from Sydney Central Station on Friday and returns on Monday.

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Duration

days / nights

Example:

What better way to enjoy the Repco Bathurst 1000 than to travel on the Aurora Australis train 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.

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Pricing(per person)

2025

Heritage Twin CabinFrom 2,995 per person*

Heritage Single CabinFrom 3,945 per person*

*Prices valid for departures prior to 30 June 2025 (October 2025 price TBC).

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2026

TBC

PRICES ARE PER PERSON (AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS).

Advance Purchase Fares must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months in advance.
Only limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.

Flexible Fare must be paid in full when booking. Fully refundable up until 24 hours before departure.
Journey Beyond reserve the right to charge Third Party Fees if you chose to cancel.

Everyday Fare requires a 25% deposit when booking and the balance two months before you depart.
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Gold Premium cabins available from December 2024.

NOTE - the departure that departs Brisbane in December and concludes in Perth in January may be at a different cost
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See Terms and Conditions for full details.
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Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Repco Bathurst 1000 Sleeping Train