Little Hartley, New South Wales

Zig Zag Railway & Hartley Valley Garden Festival Tour

12 Hours

Max 50 people

About this experience

Join us for an unforgettable day discovering a new side of the Blue Mountains. Your adventure begins aboard the iconic Zig Zag Railway, a 45-minute heritage steam train journey filled with rich history, stunning scenery, and nostalgic charm. After enjoying lunch in one of the quaint mountain villages, we’ll conclude the day at the Hartley Valley Garden Festival. Explore over 6 acres of beautifully designed gardens featuring rock walls, water features, vibrant themed borders, perennial walks, a Birch Grove, a rock garden, and so much more. A perfect escape into nature, history, and fresh mountain air.

Include

Return transfer in a comfortable coach for a relaxing journey

English-speaking tour guide providing insights and stories along the way

Enroute we visit the Hydro Majestic Hotel with it extensive views over the Jamison Valley.

Hop onboard the Zig Zag Railway Heritage Steam train for a 45 minute journey with rich history and breathtaking scenery.

Explore the Hartley Valley Garden Festival

Exclude

All meals, food and drinks – We will have a lunch stop but you are welcome to bring you own lunch or snacks that can be taken on the railway.

All personal expenses

Departure Dates

Departs at

07, 08 March 2026

Pickup Locations

Haymarket

24 Rawson Place, Haymarket. (Stand in front of Service NSW)

Departs: 7:00am

Map

Parramatta

Argyle Street & Church Street, Parramatta. (Stand Infront of Westfield main entrance, near LAB cafe)

Departs: 7:40am

Map

Itinerary

7:00am

Haymarket Pickup

Depart from Sydney City. Address: 24 Rawson, Place Haymarket (Stand in front of Service NSW, near Pitt Street)

7:40am

Parramatta Pickup

Parramatta Pickup is located at the corner of Argyle Street & Church Street, Parramatta. Stand Infront of Westfield main entrance at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

9:00am

Hydro Majestic Hotel (Toilet Stop)

Enjoy a 30-minute break to stretch, use the facilities, and capture stunning photos of the Jamison Valley.

10:30am

Zig Zag Railway Experience

Step aboard the heritage steam train for a 45-minute journey through breathtaking Blue Mountains scenery and historic railway tracks.

12:30pm

Lunch at Mt Victoria OR Lithgow

Stop for lunch at Mt Victoria OR Lithgow. Choose from a local pub or café, or bring your own meal to enjoy at a nearby park. (Lunch not included)

2:00pm

Hartley Valley Garden Festival

We arrive at the Hartley Valley Garden Festival, where you’ll have one hour to explore the beautiful six-acre garden. Wander through rock walls, water features, colour-themed garden borders, perennial walks, a birch grove, a rock garden, and many other charming garden areas

6:15pm

Arrive at Parramatta

7:00pm

Arrive at Haymarket