Cockatoo Run

Traveling The Illawarra Scenic Mountain Railway

The Cockatoo Run train day trip travels on the Illawarra Scenic Mountain Railway and is one of excitement and adventure. The Cockatoo Run scenic train trip has many unique sounds and sights along the way. It’s a great alternative to a bus or coach tour and definitely easier than a self drive day trip.

The rail link between these points is restricted to freight and tourism only so taking a casual journey anytime is out of the question. Any journey must be booked through the

On this wonderful trip of discovery you will climb 600meters through the subtropical Illawarra escarpment rainforest past beautiful native fern trees and exuberant waterfalls to Summit Tank where you can marvel at the scenery below.

Some of the scenery below takes in the Shoalhaven Coastline from Shellharbor south to Minnamurra and Kiama plus Lake Illawarra and Port Kembla which are part of the City of Wollongong.

Passengers have the freedom to enjoy their own day trip itineraries by either purchasing tickets for part of the journey or the whole return trip. Either way, once you’re out and about life doesn’t seem so rushed or boring any more.

This marvellous Cockatoo Run train journey has been likened to “stepping off the planet for a day.” Travelling along the rail line without the restraints of car seatbelts allows you to actually get up and move about, converse with others, enjoy the relaxing rhythm of the clickitty clack that comes with rail travel.

Exploring Summit Tank, Robertson and Mossvale

If you’re wanting to have lunch at Robertson it’s always best to pre book with either the Robertson Hotel or the Bowling Club. It is an experience but so too is the full trip to the end of the line at Mossvale where you can enjoy a walk around this historical town and something to eat at any of the small cafes, shops or restaurants.

In recent times with the opening of the new Illawarra Tree Top Fly Walk at Knight’s Hill near Robertson, many adventurous people have taken the opportunity to enjoy both the train ride and a visit to the Fly on their day trip. But remember that doing that means you miss the rest of the ride to Mossy where you can encounter some highland history around the town while waiting for the departure time. Totally up to you.

To find out more about booking a ride on the Cockatoo run click the following link http://www.3801limited.com.au/cockatoo.htm

If you’re a train enthusiast and like to look at photos and read stories of trains you might also want to check out the trainman's trainpage



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