EXPO EXPERIENCES
SOUTHERN AURORA RAILWAY REFRESHMENT EXPERIENCE
The Southern Aurora was a 1960s overnight express passenger train that operated between Sydney and Melbourne, and featured first-class ammeneties throughout including dining facilities.
Step aboard a preserved Southern Aurora dining carriage for an extended 1-hour tea sitting. Savor our selection of freshly brewed teas, accompanied by pastries, finger sandwiches and scones.
As a special treat, each guest will receive an exclusive merchandise item.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to sip, savour, and create lasting memories in the heart of Central Station.
Please note:
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Tickets are sold by tables for up to 2, 3 or 4 people.
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Carriage remains stationary at Central Station and does not move for the duration of the experience.
Operated by Transport Heritage NSW
Session times
10.00am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3:30pm (daily)
Location
Central Station Grand Concourse
Duration
60 minutes
Fares
Table for 2 people: $170
Table for 3 people: $240
Table for 4 people: $290
CENTRAL CLOCK TOWER TOURS
The Central Station Clock Tower has kept Sydney running on time for nearly 100 years and is one of Sydney’s major landmarks and heritage icons.
The clock tower was constructed as part of the second phase of building, and ticked into Sydney’s urban experience on 12 March 1921, 15 years after the station first opened.
During this experience, visitors will be able to access areas of the tower not normally open to the public. They will journey through railway time by climbing up the clock tower via the main wraparound staircase, then climbing further up two small spiral staircases, and finally up a ladder to reach the top of the tower. Once there, they will be dwarfed by the four giant clock faces and get a close-up view of the original clock mechanism, which is still in place.
Operated by Sydney Trains.
Session times
Commences from out front of Transport Information Desk on Grand Concourse:
10.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3:30pm (daily)
Location
Central Station
Fares
Per person $40
DRIVER'S CAB VISITS
Climb aboard the superstars of the steam era, legends of steam 3801 and 3642!
Get a front seat view of these incredible express service locomotives, which powered rail travel across the state during the golden age of steam.
Times
Open from 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily).
Location
Central Station Grand Concourse
Tickets
FREE - donations appreciated upon boarding
HERITAGE DISPLAYS
Explore historic carriages and locomotives on display from the State's transport heritage collection.
See moments of NSW railway history through an incredible display of images from the ARHS collection.
Times
Open from 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily).
Location
Central Station Grand Concourse
Tickets
FREE