by Norman A. Rubin

Created on: June 25, 2010

Touring Australia by Tourist Railways

Everyone knows that Australia is a big and wonderful country with untouched beaches that stretch for miles, a rainforest with gifts of nature both in fauna and flora and deserts that touch the horizon, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. One interesting way is take a scenic tour or more on the Australian Tourist Railways. As you travel the experienced and well read guide will give you a portion about Australian history, from the Aboriginal Dreamtime to British settlement, the convict history and the birth of a modern, multicultural nation.

1)      Come for a trip on the ' The Cockatoo Run' that starts its journey in Sydney and travels along the spectacular Illawarra route to Wollongong. (One can trace the route on good map). The scenic journey from Sydney offers spectacular coastal scenery prior to the ascent of the Illawarra Escarpment. The Illwararra Escarpment  is the fold created cliffs and http://www.3801limited.com.au/cockatoo.htm  

2)      All aboard on the The 'Bellarine Railway' that traverses from Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, between the historic coastal town of Queenscliff and the hinterland village of Drysdale. Your children will love a day out with 'Thomas the Tank' when he will be returning to Queenscliff on the second and third day in October. You and your family can spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the historic sea side town of Queencliff, having a picnic on the sandy beach, and returning by train in the late afternoon. For additional fun-filled programs contact: The Bellarine Railway - P O Box 166 – Queenscliff, Victoria – 3225, Australia - http://www.bpr.org.au/index.php  

3)      The Puffing Billy the century-old steam train, runs daily on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandedong Ranges (The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 meters at Melbourne). Puffing Billy is Australia’s favorite steam train and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world and is now a major tourist attraction. A traveler can enjoy a 'Wine and Dine' in its enclosed heritage dining carriage or one can enjoy afternoon tea train. Alternatively, train enthusiasts may enjoy the unique and thrilling experience of driving a steam train. Contact for further information: info@pbr.org.au   

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