Christmas In July

All aboard for a pleasant evening's journey from Mt Barker to Strathalbyn

The journey commences from Mount Barker station - a pleasant 30 minute drive from Adelaide along the South Eastern Freeway. Your ticket includes a twilight two-course dinner at Strathalbyn and return travel from Mt Barker or Strathalbyn,

Leaving Mt Barker mid afternoon, listen to our heritage steam locomotive (or diesel locomotive during the summer months), as it hauls the train up to the crest of the line at Philcox Hill and then winds down the eastern escarpment of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, passing through several long abandoned station sites which bear testimony to the importance of this branch line a century ago.

Crossing the Angas River you then enter the historic township of Strathalbyn where many Scottish migrants settled in the early 1800s, influencing the early architecture which is still evident today. The town is well worth a return visit during the day to explore its well stocked antique shops and cafes.

Enjoy a country cooked meal, before returning to Mt Barker.

Departs Mt Barker 4:30pm, Returns 10.30pm

Adults $129

Seniors $115

Children $95

Menu (Christmas in July) 

N.B. ****When booking, please advise of any special dietary requirements of members of your party to enable us to make the necessary arrangements.

 

Entrée

Standard – Prawn cocktail with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce.

Vegetarian/Vegan – Vegetarian San choi bow with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic.

Main

Alternate drop 1 – Roast Turkey supreme with apricot & macadamia stuffing, roast new season vegetables, broccolini & cranberry jus de roti

Alternate drop 2 – Baked NT barramundi fillet with baby spinach, creamy mash with a slow roasted Roma tomato salad and a citrus beurre blanc.

Vegetarian/Vegan – Mushroom Gnocchi with cauliflower puree, Adelaide hills mushrooms, spinach, walnuts and sage topped with aged parmesan.

Dessert

Alternate Drop 1- Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise, cherry compote & pouring cream.

Alternate Drop 2 – Individual meringue nests with mixed berries, anglaise and Chantilly cream.

Vegetarian/Vegan – Individual chocolate cake with mixed berries & raspberry sorbet.