Christmas in July Cockatoo Run - Sunday 20 July 2025
20/07/2025 (9:00am - 7:00pm)
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
Experience Christmas in July on One of Sydney's Great Heritage Rail Journeys!
Step aboard our festively decorated heritage train and embrace the magic of Christmas in July with a delightful day out on the Cockatoo Run – Yuletide Edition! Departing from Sydney, this unique experience follows the stunning Illawarra route to Wollongong, before ascending the breathtaking escarpment toward the charming Southern Highlands village of Robertson.
Soak up coastal views, waterfalls, and lush rainforest scenery as you travel in vintage comfort – all while enjoying a cheerful Christmas-in-July atmosphere complete with festive décor, seasonal treats, and good old-fashioned holiday cheer. Our train crew will be dressed for the occasion
Passengers will either alight at Robertson Hotel Platform or Robertson Heritage Station. This train will not be travelling through to Moss Vale. The following dining options are on offer(meals not included in ticket price). Bookings are essential.
- Robertson Bowling Club(ph 4885 1306) - $40 per person. Aussie Christmas feast (2 course).Bookings are essential and must be paid for prior to the day. For more information on the menu go to https://robertsonbowlingclub.com.au/event/christmas-in-july-11/ . To book email redrobincatering@outlook.com or ring 4885 1306 .
The venue is a leisurely 200 metre walk from Robertson Railway Station
- Robertson Public House(ph 4885 1202) - Christmas Pudding Dessert special & mulled wine available. Full Winter Menu available.
To book email the team on: enquiries@robertsonpublichouse.com.au
This venue is a 10 minute walk from Robertson station.
- Robertson Hotel - $75 per person. 3 course Christmas in July lunch.
To book:https://www.therobertsonhotel.com/cockatoo-run-christmas-in-july-lunch
Passengers will need to alight and reboard from Robertson Hotel platform. When booking train ticket choose "Robertson Hotel" as the destination.
CARRIAGES, FARES AND TICKETS
Fares include return travel and 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.
ONBOARD BUFFET – WITH A FESTIVE TWIST!
Our licensed onboard buffet will be offering a range of sweet and savoury Christmas-in-July treats – think warm mince pies, hot chocolate, mulled wine-style spiced drinks (non-alcoholic), and other winter warmers.
Plus, our usual selection of hot and cold refreshments, scones with jam and cream, cakes, confectionery, and more.
Please bring gold coins and small change for onboard purchases as EFTPOS is limited due to signal coverage.
Souvenirs, gifts, and Christmas novelties will also be available – perfect for that little something to remember your day!
THINGS TO DO IN ROBERTSON
RESTAURANT INFORMATION IN ROBERTSON
https://www.robertsondiscovermore.com/food
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 Robertson
- Central 9.00am
- Wolli Creek 9:19am
- Sutherland 9:46am
- Thirroul 10:36am
- Wollongong 10:53am
- Unanderra 11:06am
- Robertson Hotel 12.40pm
- Robertson arrive 12:50pm (approximately 3 hours in town)
Robertson 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.
Make this winter magical with our festive Christmas in July Cockatoo Run – a day of nostalgia, laughter, and seasonal cheer for the whole family.
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
