点评:Having just returned from a most enjoyable 5-day Golden West Rail Tour through regional NSW, I wanted to share some insights from this exciting trip on board the wonderfully restored 1960s Southern Aurora.
Departing from Central Railway Station Sydney ensued very easy access from the Airport as my partner and I travelled from interstate.
As others have previously reported, Simon and Danielle and staff welcomed us onboard and anticipated every need during the journey. Meals were most enjoyable and served in two sittings in the beautifully restored Dining Car. Beyond this was the very spacious Lounge Car and Bar. Very reasonably priced pre and after dinner drinks were enjoyed here along with much conversation, the sharing of life stories and at times entertainment be it from the staff entertainer or a guest playing their instrument.
There was no need to dress up for meals and guests wore whatever they felt comfortable in.
Sleeping carriages joined from either end of the Dining and Lounge cars and comprised Twinette compartments and Roomette compartments for single passengers. Personal carriage space was adequate and very comfortable. If you wish, the staff member allocated to individual carriages was more than happy to provide a hot coffee on waking.
The highlight of the trip for me was being able to explore rural NSW with its magnificent sandstone escarpments and bush and especially being able to travel on lines closed to regular train traffic. Overnighting in remote sidings added to the adventure. Coaches were on hand to provide transport to the many off board activities we enjoyed; be it Museums, Wineries, a Rural Homestead, Working Farm or other points of interest.
Another highlight was having one of the original Ansett Pioneer Clipper Coaches accompany us at every stop. This was both a thrill to travel on and a sight to be seen.
Judging by the spontaneous conversations and at times raucous laughter amongst guests, I am sure new friendships were formed. Whether travelling alone or with family or friends everyone shared in the experience and fun along the way.
Each of the Vintage Rail Journeys – Riverina Rail Tour / North Coast Tour / Golden West Tour - offer their own unique highlights and destinations.
Whether you are a train buff or just want to have a very different rural adventure, Simon Danielle and team will ensure you will feel very much at home onboard Southern Aurora.
I will have no hesitation in discussing these adventures with my clients.
Robert
Travel Consultant Melbourne
翻译:刚刚从新南威尔士州地区最愉快的 5 天黄金西铁之旅归来,我想与大家分享这次乘坐经过精心修复的 1960 年代南极光号的激动人心的旅行的一些见解。
从悉尼中央火车站出发,我和我的伙伴从州际公路出发,从机场前往机场非常方便。
正如其他人之前报道的那样,西蒙和丹妮尔以及工作人员欢迎我们上船,并预见到了旅途中的每一个需求。饭菜非常愉快,在经过精心修复的餐车里分两餐提供。除此之外是非常宽敞的休闲车和酒吧。在这里享用价格非常合理的餐前和餐后饮品,并进行大量交谈,分享生活故事,有时还有来自工作人员艺人或演奏乐器的客人的娱乐活动。
吃饭时不需要盛装打扮,客人可以穿任何他们觉得舒服的衣服。
卧铺车厢从餐车和休息室车厢的两端相连,由单人车厢和单人车厢组成。私人车厢空间充足且非常舒适。如果您愿意,分配到各个车厢的工作人员非常乐意在您醒来时提供一杯热咖啡。
对我来说,这次旅行的亮点是能够探索新南威尔士州的乡村及其壮丽的砂岩悬崖和灌木丛,特别是能够乘坐不定期火车通行的线路旅行。在偏远的支线过夜增加了冒险的乐趣。教练随时为我们提供前往我们喜欢的许多场外活动的交通服务。无论是博物馆、酿酒厂、乡村家园、工作农场还是其他景点。
另一个亮点是在每一站都有一辆原装 Ansett Pioneer Clipper 教练陪伴我们。这既是一次令人兴奋的旅行,也是一个值得一看的风景。
从宾客们自发的对话和时不时的刺耳笑声来看,我相信他们已经建立了新的友谊。无论是独自旅行还是与家人或朋友一起旅行,每个人都分享沿途的经历和乐趣。
每个复古铁路之旅——Riverina 铁路之旅/北海岸之旅/黄金西部之旅——都有自己独特的亮点和目的地。
无论您是火车爱好者还是只是想来一次截然不同的乡村探险,西蒙·丹妮尔 (Simon Danielle) 和团队都将确保您在南极光号上有宾至如归的感觉。
我会毫不犹豫地与我的客户讨论这些冒险经历。
罗伯特
墨尔本旅游顾问