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23/10/2026

🚂 The VINELANDER is on its way to Mildura!

Today’s VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey is running to schedule and is expected to arrive at Mildura at approximately 4:45 pm.

If you’re heading out to catch a glimpse of the train’s arrival, please watch from a safe location and stay well clear of railway tracks. Your safety is our priority! ❤️

We’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend exploring Mildura and the beautiful Mallee region, including a visit to Mungo National Park on Saturday.

Most importantly, this journey is about more than just the train ride. 707 Operations and our VINELANDER guests are proud to support our regional tourism partners and local businesses, helping showcase the very best of the Mallee to visitors from near and far.

A huge thank you to all the local businesses and tourism operators helping make this weekend special. Your support for regional tourism makes a real difference! 👏

All aboard for regional discovery, community connection and the best of the Mallee! 💚

22/10/2026

🚂 THE VINELANDER | Another Sensational Slow Rail Journey! 🌿

Another wonderful Slow Rail Journey is underway, with the brilliant volunteer team from 707 Operations Inc helping make it all happen!

This morning, we welcomed 160 excited guests aboard THE VINELANDER, bound for Mildura on a memorable heritage rail adventure.

Over the next two days, our journey north will take us from Melbourne to Maryborough today, before continuing onwards to Mildura tomorrow.

Travelling the standard gauge route to Mildura is a long-distance adventure, with journey times exceeding the guest travel limits for a single day. That makes our mid-tour break all the more welcome, with guests enjoying a relaxing overnight stay at the delightful RACV Goldfields Resort in Creswick. 🏨✨

🎉 This is our fourth and final VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey for 2026!

Over the past year, we've welcomed around 700 guests aboard our heritage railway tourism journeys, exploring Mildura and the beautiful surrounding regions. What an incredible year of memorable journeys, wonderful destinations and shared railway experiences!

🚆 MILDURA 2027 — BOOKINGS ARE FILLING FAST!

We're delighted to be returning to Mildura in 2027, with our first released journey scheduled for 3–8 June 2027.

With this journey already 75% sold, now is the time to secure your place and be part of the adventure!

Keep an eye on our socials for further journey dates and exciting announcements.

A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers, our guests and everyone who makes these unique Slow Rail Journeys possible. ❤️

All aboard for more unforgettable railway adventures!

30/09/2026

Just ten places remain on our Bellarine 2-day getaway which features an all inclusive afternoon aboard the highly acclaimed The Q Train

Embark on a unique 2-day getaway blending heritage rail travel, regional gastronomy, and coastal luxury with 707 Operations and Slow Rail Journeys as we explore the Bellarine region of Victoria by private steam train.

MONDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2026:
Your journey begins in Melbourne as you board a private steam-hauled train, stepping into the charm and elegance of heritage rail travel. Settle into your seat as the locomotive’s whistle blows and the train departs, rolling past city outskirts toward the scenic coastal landscapes of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Upon arrival, transfer seamlessly to The Q Train—Australia’s award-winning restaurant on wheels. Savor a gourmet multi-course degustation created from regional produce and paired with local wines, all served as you glide through the picturesque Victorian countryside inside beautifully restored vintage carriages.

After this exquisite culinary voyage, your day concludes in Geelong. Check into the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, widely celebrated as the city’s finest hotel, where modern luxury, plush accommodations, and exceptional service await for a restful night.

TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2026:
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before stepping out to explore Geelong’s vibrant waterfront. Take a leisurely stroll along Corio Bay, admiring the historic Baywalk Bollards and taking in the scenic coastal views.

Afterward, head to a top-rated regional winery for an indulgent long lunch paired with fine local wines. To cap off your unforgettable getaway, board your private steam-hauled train for a nostalgic return journey to Melbourne, watching the Victorian landscape roll past as you travel back in style.

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More Information and Bookings can be found by visiting https://slowrailjourneys.wetravel.com/i/6a9fb8e1ba1b9ca513602eaf -24-november

26/09/2026

Embark on a unique 2-day getaway blending heritage rail travel, regional gastronomy, and coastal luxury with 707 Operations and Slow Rail Journeys as we explore the Bellarine region of Victoria by private steam train.

MONDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2026:
Your journey begins in Melbourne as you board a private steam-hauled train, stepping into the charm and elegance of heritage rail travel. Settle into your seat as the locomotive’s whistle blows and the train departs, rolling past city outskirts toward the scenic coastal landscapes of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Upon arrival, transfer seamlessly to The Q Train—Australia’s award-winning restaurant on wheels. Savor a gourmet multi-course degustation created from regional produce and paired with local wines, all served as you glide through the picturesque Victorian countryside inside beautifully restored vintage carriages.

After this exquisite culinary voyage, your day concludes in Geelong. Check into the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, widely celebrated as the city’s finest hotel, where modern luxury, plush accommodations, and exceptional service await for a restful night.

TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2026:
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before stepping out to explore Geelong’s vibrant waterfront. Take a leisurely stroll along Corio Bay, admiring the historic Baywalk Bollards and taking in the scenic coastal views.

Afterward, head to a top-rated regional winery for an indulgent long lunch paired with fine local wines. To cap off your unforgettable getaway, board your private steam-hauled train for a nostalgic return journey to Melbourne, watching the Victorian landscape roll past as you travel back in style.

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More Information and Bookings can be found by visiting https://slowrailjourneys.wetravel.com/i/6a9fb8e1ba1b9ca513602eaf -24-november

This Slow Rail Journey has a very limited capacity and our members have acted quickly in their pre-booking period and secured their spots on this amazing tour. This tour will sell out quickly.

18/09/2026

We’re away again with another fully sold out Slow Rail Journey, once again travelling to the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria.

With every bed occupied on this Slow Rail Journey, our dedicated team of volunteers are eager to showcase regional Victoria to guests who have supported this second run to Gippsland.

Tomorrow, our guests transfer to coaches and ferries for some off-train adventuring around Bruthen, Metung, Paynesville and Lakes Entrance.

With our 2026 series of Slow Rail Journey touring drawing to a close, limited availability remains on only one more itinerary, our steam hauled short Slow Rail Journey to The Bellarine on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th of November 2026. Under 20 places remain, so book quickly to avoid missing out this year!
https://slowrailjourneys.wetravel.com/i/6a9fb8e1ba1b9ca513602eaf #23-24-nov-explore-the-bellarine-by-private-train

Our members find out about future Slow Rail Journeys in advance of others, and they also frequently enjoy member discount fares: join as a member today!
https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/events/sevenosevenoperationsinc/1300088

13/09/2026

Our highly successful inaugural Slow Rail Journey to Gippsland has now concluded and we want to thank our amazing group of guests who joined us on this very ambitious itinerary, an itinerary which has been very well received.

After an early start this morning, we travelled from Bairnsdale to Warragul to connect with coach transfers as part of our series of off-train excursions, bound for historic Walhalla, Victoria.

Slow Rail Journeys is very proud to support other kindred rail heritage groups who form a part of the Railway and Tramway Heritage Victoria (RTHV) sector. Sector organisations working in conjunction and supporting each other, and today our Slow Rail Journeys guests visited the Walhalla Goldfields Railway for a ride on their preserved railway.

We've supported nearly every sector organisation who forms part of the RTHV since it's inception, an achievement of which we are very keen to develop - because when sector members work with each other, we can achieve better outcomes all around, for all!

Thanks to the Walhalla Goldfields Railway for hosting us today, and into the future.

Our Inaugural Gippsland Slow Rail Journey terminated on time this evening at Melbourne's Flinders Street railway station where the 13 carriage consist occupied the entire length of platforms 10 and 12.

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Tomorrow, we’re excited to launch another new Slow Rail Journey itinerary, that’s not been previously offered. This new Slow Rail Journey also intersects with another SECTOR organisation that we have not visited previously. Did we mention how much we really like sector collaboration :)

Our members are currently taking advantage of a pre-booking opportunity, along with a discounted fare which ends at lunch time on Monday. Soon after, we will announce the direct booking page for this new, exciting journey featuring steam locomotive R 707 late Monday afternoon.
Become a member now for pre-booking opportunities and member discount fares: https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/.../seve.../1300088

12/09/2026

This weekend, we are out and about exploring a brand new region for Slow Rail Journeys.

For some time we’ve been eager to visit the Gippsland region, however a near continual Government Big Build program has impacted reliable operations towards the Eastern region of Victoria.

With the Metro tunnel project now complete and the full testing and commissioning of the High Capacity Metropolitan train project now over, there is increased reliability of train pathing to Bairnsdale.

This weekend, we’re touring Gippsland with a fully booked out Slow Rail Journey. In fact, this weekends trip was fully sold out within 30 hours with heavy uptake by our valued members and prior guests.

After our departure from Melbourne on Friday evening, we’ve travelled to Bairnsdale for a full day of off-train touring on Saturday.
Our Gippsland Explorer off-train tour took in Bruthen, the Tambo Honey. Onwards to Wyanga Park W**ery for lunch, a cruise from Lakes Entrance to Paynesville for a Raymond Island wildlife encounter and dinner in beautiful Paynesville.

Overnight tonight, our train will continue to Warragul for more off-train touring on Sunday.

Today was great, tomorrow is just as exciting with Slow Rail Journeys.

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On Monday, we’re excited to launch another new Slow Rail Journey itinerary, that’s not been previously offered. Our members are currently taking advantage of a pre-booking opportunity, along with a discounted fare. We will announce the direct booking page for this new, exciting journey featuring steam locomotive R 707 on Monday afternoon.

Become a member for pre-booking opportunities and member discount fares: https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/events/sevenosevenoperationsinc/1300088

23/08/2026

Mother Nature threw a few challenges into the equation for our current VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey but our volunteers quickly adapted to ensure our travels could continue.

With bad weather in the region causing road closures, access to the Mungo National Park was not available. Our team reacted quickly and worked an alternate off-train experience into the weekends program.

This weekend, our touring groups visited Wentworth and Renmark instead of Mungo, with some additional Silo Art viewing stops along the way.
Meanwhile in Mildura, we once again spent time at the Mildura Botanic Gardens, Orange World, and Murray River cruising on board the PB Mundoo to the delightful Trentham Estate.

In conjunction with our brilliant Mildura based caterers and suppliers, we were able to quickly adapt and change our plans to ensure guests were captivated while visiting the Mallee region.

Do you want to travel with us on a VINELANDER slow rail journey? New dates released very very soon : members get notified first, so become a member of 707 Operations today: https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/events/sevenosevenoperationsinc/1300088

Jade Benham MP

20/08/2026

We’re away again having departed on our third VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey from Melbourne to Mildura.

For the next six days, we have a fully booked tour with guests on board eager to explore the Mallee region of Victoria and the spectacular Mungo National Park.

In 2026, we’re operating four VINELANDER Slow Rail Journeys from Melbourne to Mildura and all are now fully booked out.

We have big plans for more Mildura journeys in 2027, with our first dates of operation to be announced to our members in the next week.

What’s the best way to hear about future Slow Rail Journeys? Become a member today (membership has its benefits!)
https://bookings.slowrailjourneys.com.au/events/sevenosevenoperationsinc/1300088

Welcome aboard the VINELANDER Slow Rail Journey.

11/08/2026

This is your final invitation to travel with 707 Operations Inc and Slow Rail Journeys to Mildura and the spectacular Sunraysia on the Vinelander for 2026.

Need to get over the winter blues? Join the award-winning Vinelander travelling from Melbourne to the sun-drenched Sunraysia, departing on 20 August 2026 (returning on 25 August 2026).

Very limited places are available due to a last-minute cancellation.

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Don't miss your last chance to travel on one of just a few passenger trains each year to Mildura, the gateway to the spectacular Sunraysia.
Depart Melbourne onboard Slow Rail Journeys' private standard gauge sitting car train, hauled by heritage diesel locomotives, as it makes a spirited run from Melbourne to the Goldfields.

After enjoying a night at the luxurious RACV Goldfields Resort, transfer to Maryborough and board the train to Mildura. Sit back and relax as the Goldfields melt into the vast plains of the Mallee and the arid landscapes of Outback Victoria before reaching the vines that signal the train's arrival in Mildura and the oasis of the Sunraysia.

Enjoy three nights at the Grand Hotel, the Commodore Motel, or an equivalent hotel in Mildura. Highlights include touring the spectacular Mungo National Park and gaining exclusive access to premier local venues and experiences including:
*Dining in the Magenta Woolshed, onboard the Mundoo and at the Grand Hotel's Ballroom
*Visiting Orange World
*Cruising upstream to the spectacular Trentham Estate

Relax on our return journey with an overnight stop at the RACV Goldfields Resort, before the trip concludes with a gourmet lunch at the stunning Clyde Park Estate in the Moorabool Valley.

Book your ticket to travel on the VINELANDER here: https://slowrailjourneys.wetravel.com/i/6959f2b8b674eaa9deb3c885 -vinelander-to-mildura

Address

P. O. Box 1051
Newport, VIC
3015

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11pm - 4pm

Telephone

0420806875

Website

http://707operations.com/, https://www.slowrailjourneys.com.au/

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