[ June 8, 2024 to June 10, 2024. ]
2024 Adelaide Model Railway Show β June Long Weekend
Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for the children.
The annual Adelaide Model Railway Show is presented [β¦]
[ May 11, 2024; ]
The SteamRanger experience for young families is back in May with the βTeddy Bears Picnicβ train.
The Teddy Bears Picnic train operates between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, departing Mount Barker at 10am in the morning and returning in the afternoon around 3.30pm. Pack your own picnic to enjoy at the Strathalbyn Station park or the amazing [β¦]
[ May 4, 2024; ]
SteamRanger is sending you off into an outer space adventure. But first you have to travel on their MMOPoT (Most Modern Operating Piece of Transport) to Planet Strathalbyn for a meal and movie.
You start your journey at Cape Canaveral Launch Pad (not really Cape Canaveral β Mount Barker Station!) where you wait for their countdown [β¦]
[ May 4, 2024 to May 5, 2024. ]
See the West Croydon Railway Station 1949 Display by James Gauci at the Civic (Woodville) Library.
The City of Charles Sturt will be exhibiting an incredibly detailed model of the West Croydon Railway Station in 1949. Based on years of research, interviews, and artefacts, this 5-year project captures the βRomance of the South Australian Railwaysβ and what [β¦]
[ May 26, 2024; ]
RailFest 2024 β Mount Barker Railway Heritage Festival
A family-friendly open day at Mount Barker Railway Station, featuring steam locomotive-hauled shuttle train services* between Mount Barker and Bugle Ranges.
For one day, the Mt Barker Rail Festival will be hosted by SteamRanger at the Mt Barker railway station. The festival gives visitors the opportunity to ride on [β¦]
[ April 14, 2024; ]
The McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic is a great family day celebration of vintage and classic motoring.
McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic signature street parade returns in 2024 β this year bringing a new touch of luxury with the addition of a fleet of Rolls Royceβs for the first time.
More than 15 of the elegant and [β¦]
[ April 7, 2024; ]
Aldinga Aviation Pty Ltd is proud to bring you the 2024 Aldinga Airshow.
The day will be packed with non-stop flying action provided by big-name aerobatic champions, a large contingent of vintage aircraft and the RAAF.
What promises to be the biggest and best airshow ever held south of Adelaide, the 2024 event will showcase the amazing [β¦]
Hidden behind the front gates just out of Tailem Bend is a surprisingly large pioneer village β Old Tailem Town, full of interesting history and plenty of old buildings to explore.
Review by Claire Davill
South Australiaβs Old Tailem Town has been run as a pioneer village for nearly 40 years now β and itβs all thanks [β¦]
[ December 19, 2023 to December 23, 2023. ]
The Southern Lights Special β SteamRanger Christmas Train
Enjoy a night on the Southern Lights train with SteamRangerβs three car heritage Red-Hen Railcar set decorated with lights and decorations inside and out.
Across 5 magical nights, hop aboard the Southern Lights Special departing from Goolwa, along the plains to Middleton and Port Elliot, then down the coast [β¦]
[ October 8, 2023; ]
The Jamestown Air Spectacular is a one day regional aviation event in South Australia.
The Jamestown Air Spectacular is back in 2023 with an air show to entertain and delight the whole family. Keep your eyes to the sky as pilots David and James put their aircraft through a competition aerobatics display, see the Vought F4U-5NL [β¦]
[ September 24, 2023; ]
Come & Try Day at Noarlunga Model Aero Sports
Experience the fun of flying a model aircraft at Noarlunga Model Aero Sportsβs Come & Try day. The day will give event goers the opportunity to have a try on the flight simulator and get the feel of the controls. Once you have done this, you can [β¦]
[ October 7, 2023 to October 8, 2023. ]
Behind Closed Doors and more at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide.
This October school holiday event includes trains rides behind steam engine BUB plus exhibits of carriages will be open including the Jumbos and the Dynamometer Car, as well as Woodville Cabin. Pop-up stalls will include Fitch Pavilion secondhand books and bric-a-brac.
The SA Police [β¦]
[ January 20, 2024; ]
Adelaideβs home of Monster Trucks is set to ignite when Monster Truck Rumble returns for one night only at the Adelaide Showground.
Hold on to your seats Adelaide as these larger-than-life monsters bounce back into the Adelaide Showground for one huge night only. Get ready for an evening of family-friendly entertainment featuring Australiaβs all-time favourite monster [β¦]
[ August 18, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
OTR Supersprint β Repco Supercars Championship
Get ready for the first appearance of the GEN3 Supercars in a race setting in South Australia.
The Bend Motorsport Park will host the Repco Supercars Championship for the 7th time in 2023. Only an hour drive from Adelaide, the OTR SuperSprint is one of only two events on the calendar [β¦]
[ October 7, 2023; ]
Fox Australian Supercross Championship 2023 β Round 1
Chad Reed and International supercross superstars are returning to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
For the first time in 20 yearβs the Fox Australian Supercross Championship is heading back indoors in Adelaide this October.
With AMA Supercross Champion Chad Reed joining them to kick off the first round of the series [β¦]
[ April 23, 2023; ]
Birdwood Drive βnβ Jive
Whether you are the owner of a Classic Drive, a Rock nβ Roll enthusiast or just love to be surrounded by chrome, 50s to 80s live music and everything in between you are welcome to attend the inaugural Birdwood Football and Netball Clubβs Drive βnβ Jive.
Held at the Birdwood Oval, Birdwood Drive [β¦]
[ April 2, 2023; April 16, 2023; May 20, 2023 to May 21, 2023. July 20, 2023 to July 23, 2023. ]
The National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide holds various family-friendly events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy.
The National Railway Museum is once again hosting a series of fun, family friendly events in 2023 including the Semaphore & Fort Glanville 30th Anniversary celebration, Bubβs Birthday Party, Behind Closed Doors and the annual Family Fun Fair.
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Copper Coast Railway β Miniature Train Rides in Kadina
Take a 1km journey around the grounds of the Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre and Farm Shed Museum behind one of their scale model trains. Operates on the 1st and 3rd weekend each month (subject to change β check their Facebook page here for confirmation)
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Monster Truck Mania Live Tour
After wowing sell-out audiences Australia-wide, the army of mechanical high jumpers are bounding back to the Adelaide Showground.
Monster Truck Mania Live is an action-packed event surrounded by giant screens and blazing floodlights. Featuring Australiaβs all-time favourite Monster Trucks, βRaptorβs Rampage,β the always entertaining βWicked,β kidsβ favourite βBuddy,β and βMiss Mayhemβ.
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[ February 18, 2023; ]
SASMEE Summer Twilight Run
The inaugural SASMEE Park Summer Twilight run is on Saturday 18 February 2023.
SASMEE Park Miniature Train Rides at Millswood will hold a special Summer Twilight run for the first time in 2023. Enjoy riding miniature steam trains during the evening with unlimited rides. Hot chips, hot and cold drinks, ice-creams etc. [β¦]
[ February 26, 2023; ]
Open Cockpits and Engine Run Family Fun Day at the South Australian Aviation Museum
Could you imagine yourself sitting in the cockpit of a C-47, about to fly allied POWs out of Changi at the end of WW2 like one of the SAAM members?
The general public will get the opportunity to get up close to numerous aircraft [β¦]
Ride the Historic Cockle Train between Victor Harbor and Goolwa every school holidays.
The Cockle Train is a favourite activity for many families visiting or living down south on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between [β¦]
[ February 4, 2023; ]
Free Touch-a-Truck Event
Are your children fascinated by big vehicles? At Touch-a-Truck, kids of all ages can get up close to lots of different vehicles, meet the amazing people who drive them, and ask questions about how they work.
There will be vehicles from Solo, Metro Fire Services, South Australian Power Network, Downer State Emergency Services, SA Police, [β¦]
[ October 16, 2022; ]
Bay to Birdwood Finish Festival 2022.
Join the citizen-collectors participating in the Bay to Birdwood as all 1500 historic vehicles finish the run at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood. Thereβs plenty for the kids to see and do!
Be entertained by retro hits played on vinyl and admire hundreds of rarely seen historic vehicles. Enjoy quality [β¦]
Adelaide Biplanes Cafe at Aldinga Airfield, Review
By Jo Parkinson
Up, up and away! If youβre a fan of flight, food and fun, then you will love Adelaide Biplanes Cafe!
Located at Aldinga Airfield, this is not your usual dining experience. Sit back and relax, as you enjoy delicious food, picturesque scenery and watch light aircraft takeoff and [β¦]
SteamRanger Train Journey β The Southern Encounter
SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills, up over the crest of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, down to Strathalbyn and on through the coastal holiday towns of Goolwa and Port Elliot to the [β¦]
Name The National Large Air Tanker Competition
Australian years 5 through to year 8 students from schools in regional and rural areas have the opportunity to submit entries to name the National Large Air Tanker.
On 23 December, 2021, the Australian Government welcomed the first ever National Sovereign Large Air Tanker and Emergency Management Australia, together with [β¦]
[ November 12, 2021 to November 13, 2021. ]
Adelaide Auto Expo at the Adelaide Showground
This yearβs Adelaide Auto Expo will go from Friday night 12 November 2021 until Saturday 13 November 2021.
The expo features the coolest Hot Rods, Street Machines, Supercars, Race Cars and motorcycles. There will be plenty of traders offering show specials.
Plus there will be a bouncy castle and RC drift [β¦]
[ October 30, 2021; ]
All Aboard SteamRangerβs Ghost Train Movie Night
Travel the rickety rails from Mt Barker Railway Station to Strathalbyn for a night of frights and entertainment. This family friendly movie night will be sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.
Departing 4:15pm Saturday 30 October, your journey will take you from Mt Barker to Strathalbyn and back. [β¦]
Cash Converters Supercars Eseries
The Eseries will take place on the iRacing platform, running over six weekly rounds, broadcast live every Wednesday from 25 August through to 29 September 2021.
The new-look Cash Converters Eseries will offer fans the perfect mix of Supercars main game drivers and elite sim racers.
The hybrid framework model will consist of two [β¦]
