Experience the magic of the heritage Zig Zag railway

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Step aboard a heritage rail experience through the Blue Mountains – a nostalgic journey filled with rich history, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable moments.

Rain, fog, or sunshine, Zig Zag Railway runs in all conditions. Mist over the valleys, rain on the forest, or golden summer light, every journey reveals a different side of the mountains, making each ride truly unique.

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WHAT IS Zig Zag Railway?

Soak up the sights, smells and scenery of Australia’s historic rail adventure – Zig Zag Railway is just 15 minutes from the Blue Mountains. Established in 1869, come and enjoy a relaxing ride on the romantic, nostalgic, impressive steam locomotive as it hauls you over the Great Lithgow Zig Zag.

Zig Zag Railway offers visitors a range of different travel options providing a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the thrill of traveling by rail as it was done in the past. We runs trains Friday/Saturday/Sunday once per fortnight, see our tickets page for dates.

We also have great spots for a picnic, static carriages to dine in, a souvenir store and the Container Café.

It’s one of the best things to do when visiting the Blue Mountains and Lithgow. We are popular though, so to make sure you don’t miss out book your spot online today!

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There are always interesting happenings at Zig Zag Railway from restoration and maintenance work, education of visitors and guests, assisting our community, operation of our steam locomotives and heritage infrastructure, and planning for the growth and development of the railway as a significant tourist attraction.