SteamRanger Heritage Railway operates a number of different heritage steam and diesel hauled tourist trains between Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Train rides are a fabulous family friendly activity for all ages. See some of South Australia’s most picturesque countryside from the comfort of your carriage and enjoy stopping off in some of our wonderful regional towns. The ideal experience for visitors to SA and locals alike.
Travel 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 tourist resort town of Victor Harbor.
Trains operate on up to 140 days a year and are manned by volunteers from the Australian Railway Historical Society, who are also responsible for maintenance of the rail line and the heritage locomotives and carriages.
Train Journeys include:
- The Cockle Train
- The Bugle Ranger
- The Southern Encounter
- The Highlander
The Cockle Train
The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Port Elliot and later at Victor Harbor.
- The Cockle Train operates between Goolwa and Victor Harbor
- Days: generally Wednesdays and Sundays
- Trains depart Goolwa at 10am, 12.15pm, & 2.45pm
- Trains depart Victor Harbor at 11am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm
- Tickets available at stations on day of travel – no need to book
- SEE TIMETABLE HERE
- Goolwa Railway Station | Dunbar Rd, Goolwa
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
The Highlander
The HighLander to Strathalbyn operates on selected Thursdays and the second Sunday of July, September and November. A short journey behind heritage steam locomotive 621 or Rx207 from Mt Barker to Strathalbyn and return.
- The HighLander operates between Mt Barker and Strathalbyn
- The return train leaves Strathalbyn at around 1.30pm
- Train arrives back at Mt Barker around 2.20pm
- Bookings must be made 48 hours prior to travel
- SEE TIMETABLE HERE
- Mt Barker Railway Station | Dutton Rd, Mt Barker
All dates and times subject to change – please check online directly before planning your trip. For event updates follow the Steamranger Heritage Railway Facebook page.
Miniature Trains, Train Rides and Train Parks around Adelaide
For more information and all enquiries please visit the SteamRanger Heritage Railway website.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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