The Cockatoo Run - Sunday 6th April 2025
06/04/2025 (8:30am - 7:30pm)
Seat Prices
Location
- Organiser:
- East Coast Heritage Rail, by 3801 Limited
- Venue:
- Central Station, Sydney
- Address:
- Eddy Avenue, Haymarket NSW, Australia
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Event Information
One of Australia's Great Heritage Rail Experiences
Join us for a relaxing day out onthe Cockatoo Run which commences its journey in Sydney and travels via the spectacular Illawarra route to Wollongong.
From there our train tackles the steep grade of the Illawarra escarpment past waterfalls and splendid coastal views, as well as passing through the magnificent rainforest, to the Southern Highlands town of Robertson or Moss Vale*
Alight at Robertson to spend time exploring this popular country town. Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaraunts, or bring a picnic lunch to have in the park next to the histric Robertson Railway Station.
* Moss Vale option available on selected journeys. Robertson and Moss Vale this journey.
CARRIAGES, FARES AND TICKETS
Fares are available ex Sydney (departing Central, Wolli Creek and Sutherland) or ex Illawarra (departing Thirroul, Wollongong or Unanderra). Illawarra discounts are only applicable to some fare types.
Fare Types:
- Compare the different seating options for each carriage on our Seating Page
- Interurban: MFS - sitting carriages with mostly four facing seats and a table
- Tourist: SFN - sitting carriages with booths containing four facing seats and a table
- Premier: SBN - spacious sitting carriage with four facing individual seats and a table
- Group Compartment: XFS - a large compartment for up to 8 people to enjoy a private group atmosphere, spacious for 6
Fare Categories:
- Adult
- Senior (Seniors card may be presentable on request at boarding)
- Child (4-16 years) - Infants who do not occupy a seat (and travel on their parent's lap) do not require a ticket, however you must call us to ensure their name is recorded on the adult ticket.
- Group bookings welcome (minimum 20 passengers). Discounts available in Interurban and Tourist Classes.
BOARDING INFORMATION
Our trains usually depart from Platform 1 at Sydney Central Station and pick up as shown on our timetable. Please check departure indicators at your joining station in case of platform changes.
If you are using a Sydney 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 booking unless advised by your Passenger Attendant.
Please 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 late passengers.
BUFFET SERVICE
There 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.
We ask that you please bring gold coins 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!
A wide slection of high quality souvenirs is also available on our trains.
THINGS TO DO IN ROBERTSON
The Village of Robertson things to do website
THINGS TO DO IN Moss Vale
RESTAURANT INFORMATION IN ROBERTSON
The Village of Robertson Where to Eat website
We recommend that passengers make their own lunch reservations in advance, as the venues are capacity constrained. Book early to avoid disappointment!
INDICATIVE TIMETABLE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Central to Moss Vale
- Central Station depart 9:06am
- Wolli Creek 9:19am
- Sutherland 9:46am
- Thirroul 10:36am
- Wollongong 10:53am
- Unanderra 11:06am
- Robertson arrive 12:31pm (approximately 3 hours in town)
- Moss Vale arrive 1.40pm(approximately 1 hour in town)
Moss Vale to Central
On the day, please follow instruction from your Passenger Attendant for precise departure timings at Robertson for the return journey. Timetabled arrival times for the return journey:
- Unanderra 5:01pm
- Wollongong 5:10pm
- Thirroul 5:22pm
- Sutherland 6:12pm
- Wolli Creek 6:35pm
- Central arrive 6:50pm
PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES, PRAMS AND STROLLERS
Strollers and prams must be of the foldable type and able fit in the luggage racks above passenger seats.
If there are passengers with disabilities in your group, please contact us at trains@3801limited.com.au to discuss options prior to booking tickets and we will assist however we can.
Please be mindful that our heritage carriages have narrow doors, aisles and walkways, and are not equipped with wheelchair spaces. Due to the carriage layouts it is unfortunately not possible for wheelchairs to be manoeuvred to seats from the entrance vestibules, so it is necessary for passengers to be able to make their way to their seats.
Walking frames must be able to be stowed, as there is limited storage space and items may not be stored in aisles or doorways in case of evacuation.
For more information please visit us online at www.echr.com.au or contact us.
Terms & Conditions
When booking your ticket, you must confirm that you will withdraw yourself and your immediate contacts from the tour before the tour date if you are unwell. A full refund will be provided to any passenger who withdraws due to coronavirus precautions.
Whilst you are able to select your seat, for operational reasons we unfortunately can't guarantee whether any individual seat will be facing forward for the duration of the trip, or whether a given seat will have particular views.
We reserve the right to change seat allocations if required for operational reasons (within the same fare type), and will endeavour to contact you if these changes are significant.
For operational reasons we cannot guarantee that particular locomotives or carriages will be used on this trip, and substitutes may be required on occasion. ECHR reserves the right to make changes to motive power and consists without notice.
We welcome bookings for disabled passengers, and ask that you please contact us to discuss your needs before booking. Due to the limitations of our heritage carriages we unfortunately cannot accept bookings for some disabilities, but we will make every effort to accomodate you where we can.
ECHR reserves the right to cancel any of its services where sufficient bookings are not received to cover operating costs.
Tickets are non refundable. However a credit for a future tour may be granted at the discretion of ECHR.
Refund policy
Please contact the organiser for full Terms & Conditions and refund policy
