The
Cockatoo Run Incorporating the “Illawarra Tree Top Flyer”
The
Cockatoo Run heritage train and Illawarra Tree Top Flyer offers the opportunity
to experience the scenic delights of the South Coast and Southern Highlands and
visit the Illawarra fly in one relaxing package.
Your
train whistles out of Sydney at 9.00am taking
you across the expanse of the Georges River and through the Royal National Park
(the first declared National Park in the world). Emerging from the Otford
Tunnel your train crosses the impressive Stanwell Park Viaduct and skirts the
sea cliffs and beaches to Wollongong.
After
leaving Wollongong,
the train starts its steep ascent of the Illawarra Escarpment through coastal
rainforest to Summit Tank – a climb of 600 metres in only 16 kilometres. At
Summit Tank there is a pause where you will be rewarded with panoramic views
over Lake Illawarra
and the South Coast to Kiama. Upon arrival at
Robertson, passengers can transfer to coaches for the short drive to the
Illawarra Fly. Experience the Illawarra
fly Treetop Walk, the only steel canopy walk in NSW. Situated on the Illawarra Escarpment the
Illawarra Fly is 500 metres long and 25 metres high, featuring two cantilevered
arms that take you to the edge! Coaches
will return you to Robertson, where you can take some time to experience the
“Green Heart of the Southern Highlands”, board your train and retrace the path
back to Sydney
arriving at 6.15pm.
The
Illawarra Tree Top Flyer is hauled by heritage diesel locomotives and consists
of fully restored 1930’s carriages. A buffet car is included offering light
refreshments and souvenirs throughout the journey.
Passengers
can join the train at Sydney Terminal, Hurstville, Sutherland, Thirroul and Wollongong stations.
Discount fares are available for group bookings.
For
more information visit www.3801limited.com.au Email: trains@3801limited.com.au or for
bookings call: 1300 65 3801.
About
the Company…
3801
Limited commenced operations in 1986 and is a non-profit company. The Cockatoo Run was established in
1994 and all profits go towards the continuing restoration and maintenance of
the locomotives and rolling stock. Carriage attendants and buffet staff on the Cockatoo Run are all volunteers.
3801
Limited is pleased to continue its support for tourism in the Illawarra area
through its partnership with the Illawarra fly.