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Goldfields Explorer 2026
Excursion Class 2026
2026 Timetable
Step aboard the Goldfields Explorer, Take in the sights as you journey between Castlemaine and Maldon, choosing either a return trip or one-way travel. Sit back and watch the scenery roll by, or explore the train and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere of a bygone era.
First Class 2026
2026 Timetable
Step aboad the Goldfields Explorer and travel in style aboard our beautifully restored First Class carriages. Choose from a cosy compartment or a spacious open lounge as you journey between Castlemaine and Maldon. Whether you’re travelling one way or return, you can enjoy a drink or snack from the onboard bar and take in the charm of a heritage rail experience where the journey is just as memorable as the destination.
Goldfields Explorer 2027
Excursion Class 2027
New 2027 Timetable
Effective from January 1st 2027
Step aboard the Goldfields Explorer, Take in the sights as you journey between Castlemaine and Maldon, choosing either a return trip or one-way travel. Sit back and watch the scenery roll by, or explore the train and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere of a bygone era.
First Class 2027
New 2027 Timetable
Effective from January 1st 2027
Step aboad the Goldfields Explorer and travel in style aboard our beautifully restored First Class carriages. Choose from a cosy compartment or a spacious open lounge as you journey between Castlemaine and Maldon. Whether you’re travelling one way or return, you can enjoy a drink or snack from the onboard bar and take in the charm of a heritage rail experience where the journey is just as memorable as the destination.
Special Events
Maldon Folk Festival
Ride the Folkie Train!
Listen to live music in the most unique venue of the festival whilst enjoying a round-trip between Maldon & Muckleford.
Ales on Rails
The Ultimate Beer, Food & Railway Experience
Starting from Castlemaine railway station, travel by heritage train while enjoying a guided beer tasting, light snacks & lunch at the Maldon Hotel. With V/Line trains connecting with our train at Castlemaine Station - leave the car at home!
Murder on the Orient Express
Enjoy this movie as never seen before....
Join us as we travel in our own Orient Express while we watch this classic 1974 movie. We view the movie as our train slowly steams through the night to Maldon. During the journey and at interval at Maldon the fully stocked bar is open and our stewards are on hand to offer a drinks' and snack service that Poirot would be proud of!