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A steam train at a station with a 'TOILETS' sign and a 'BOTTOM POINTS' sign. 1
A stationary train with red exterior and white roof, parked at a station with a wooden building and trees in the background. 2
A steam train at a station with a sign reading "BOTTOM POINTS". 3
A train station with people boarding a train. 4
A green steam locomotive with smoke, a person taking a photo, and two people standing nearby. 5
By ZIG ZAG RAILWAY

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Feel the power of a heritage locomotive as it travels through the Mountains
    • Choose from multiple route options to suit your schedule and preferences
    • Watch the locomotive run-around at each terminus and explore the surroundings
    • Enjoy our station facilities, a café, and a souvenir shop during your visit
    • Enjoy Stunning Mountain views

Activity location

    • Blue Mountains National Park
    • Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 840 Chifley Rd, Clarence NSW 2790, Australia
    • Clarence, New South Wales, Australia

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Clarence to Top Points Return - 45 Minutes

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

Park at Clarence Station and check in.
Board for the descent down the Great Lithgow Zig Zag.
Stop at Top Points for locomotive run-around (10–15 mins).
Return to Clarence.

Language options: English
Price details
$27.07 x 1 Adult$27.07
Total
Price is $27.07
Until Fri, Sep 11

Clarence to Bottom Points Return - 90 Minutes

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Park at Clarence Station and check in.
Board for the descent down the Great Lithgow Zig Zag.
Stop at Top Points for locomotive run-around (10–15 mins).
Continue to Bottom Points for another run-around (10–15 mins).
Return to Clarence via Top Points.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30AM
Price details
$33.56 x 1 Adult$33.56
Total
Price is $33.56
Until Fri, Sep 11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Heritage train ride
  • Inclusions
    Access to station facilities
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunities
  • Inclusions
    Locomotive run-arounds
  • Inclusions
    History and engineering insights
  • Exclusions
    Toilets on board the train

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Board a heritage train and journey through the spectacular Blue Mountains. Choose from multiple route options, including a round trip from Clarence to Bottom Points and back, with a stop at Top Points for a locomotive run-around.

    Enjoy the views of sandstone cliffs, lush forests, and sweeping valleys as you travel. At each terminus, watch the steam engine in action as it repositions, and take the opportunity to explore the surroundings, café, shop, and photo stops.

    Learn about the history and engineering significance of the historic line, originally built in the 1860s and now restored and maintained by volunteers. Access station facilities, including a café and souvenir shop, during your visit.

    Take advantage of walkable viewing areas at stations for photo opportunities and scenic landscapes. Note that toilets are available at all stations, but not on board the train.

Location

Activity location

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    • Blue Mountains National Park
    • Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 840 Chifley Rd, Clarence NSW 2790, Australia
    • Clarence, New South Wales, Australia