National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council
Getting to Galong
Galong isn't the easiest place to get to, but we promise that the effort is worth it.
Canberra to Galong
Canberra is the closest major city to Galong. It is about 1 1/2 hours from the Nation's Capital. The ACM in Canberra will be celebrating Mass St Benedict's (Sturt St Narrabundah) at 6pm on Sunday night.
Public Transport
Other than hiring a car, the only way to Galong from Canberra is using the Trainlink bus service.
The bus leaves Kingston Bus Station at at 9.22am each day. It is suggested that a taxi be taken from the airport to Kingston Station (approximately a 10 Minute journey).
Tickets need to be bought prior to arrival in Canberra and cost around $10 - tickets available online here
We will have a shuttle to meet you upon arrival in Galong at 11.35am
Galong to Canberra
The NSW Trainlink coach leaves Galong at 3.35pm and arrives at Kingston Railway Station at 6.22pm.
Important Notes if you're coming from Canberra
As you can see above, there are limited public transport options to Galong from Canberra. If your flight does not get in with enough time to catch the 9.22am bus, you may have to consider either (all at your own cost):
a) Hiring a car - This can be a cost effective option if there are 3-4 in your group. Galong is just over an hour from Canberra. All major car rental companies operate from the Canberra Airport
b) Fly in the day before and stay in Canberra. Why not take the opportunity to visit some of the attractions and historical landmarks in Canberra the day before coming to the retreat? As mentioned above, the ACM Canberra is hosting Mass at 6pm at St Benedict's Narrabundah.
The following hotels are closest to the bus station:
A 5 minute walk from the Canberra Bus Station
Canberra Short Term and Holiday Accommodation
Budget accommodation that has a range of rooms from single to larger 2 bedroom options. 1km from the Canberra Railway Station.
Sydney to Galong (via Harden)
The train runs from Sydney to Harden - 15 minutes away from Galong. The journey takes around 4 hours.
NSW Trainlink (681 to Melbourne)
7.40am from Sydney Central Station arriving in Harden at 12.10pm. A shuttle will be at Harden to take you to Galong.
Bookings can be made via NSW Trainlink
Tickets need to be bought prior to arrival in Sydney
We will have a shuttle to meet you upon arrival in Harden at 12.10pm
Galong (via Harden) to Sydney
We will provide a shuttle to Harden.
The 624 train leaves Harden at 3.17pm and arrives back at Sydney central at 7.47pm
Important Notes if you're coming from Sydney
As you can see above, there are limited public transport options to Galong from Sydney If your flight does not get in with enough time to catch the 7.40am train, you may have to consider either (at your own cost):
a) Hiring a car - This can be a cost effective option if there are 3-4 in your group. Galong is just under 4 hours from Sydney . All major car rental companies operate from the Sydney Airport
b) Fly in the day before and stay overnight in Sydney.
There are numerous hotels near the train station ranging from hostels to more comfortable options.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council
'The peak Indigenous advisory body to the Catholic Church'
80C Payneham Rd.
Stepney SA 5069
www.natsicc.org.au | craig@natsicc.org.au | 08 8363 2963
