Cockle Train (3)
2022-10-08 10:00 - 16:15 (Australia/Adelaide) | Goolwa Railway Station, Dunbar Rd, Goolwa, South Australia, 5214, Australia
507The Cockle Train operates between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Trains depart Goolwa at 10am, 12.15pm, & 2.45pm and Victor Harbor at 11am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm. Tickets at stations on day of travel

Murray River Connector (CANCELLED)
2022-10-09 09:00 - 15:40 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
THIS TRAIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Murray River Connector operates between Mt Barker, Strathalbyn & Goolwa. Departs Mt Barker 9am, returns approx 3.40pm. Reserved Seating. Call 1300 655 991 to reserve your seat.

Cockle Train (3)
2022-10-09 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-10 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-11 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-12 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-13 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 16:15, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 16:15 and 10 more dates | Goolwa Railway Station, Dunbar Rd, Goolwa, South Australia, 5214, Australia
The Cockle Train operates between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Trains depart Goolwa at 10am, 12.15pm, & 2.45pm and Victor Harbor at 11am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm. Tickets at stations on day of travel

StrathLink
2022-10-12 09:55 - 15:15 | Victor Harbour Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor, South Australia, 5221, Australia
The StrathLink operates between Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Finniss and Strathalbyn. Late afternoon return to Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Bookings Essential.

Southern Encounter (SOLD OUT)
2022-10-16 10:00 - 18:30 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
The Southern Encounter operates from Mt Barker, down the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, calling at Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. Departs Mt Barker 10am, returns 6pm. Reserved Seating. Call 1300 655 991 to book your seats

First Class Experience (SOLD OUT)
2022-10-16 10:00 - 18:30 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
Travel in first class comfort from Mount Barker to Goolwa as part of our regular steam-hauled Southern Encounter service. Sit back and enjoy the plush compartment seating in our 1930’s built art-deco carriage and partake in morning tea, as the scenery of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges slips past your carriage window.
At Goolwa take a stroll to the nearby Goolwa Hotel for a three course luncheon. After lunch passengers head back to the wharf where they will board the historic wood-fired paddle steamer PS Oscar W for a one-hour cruise of the lower lakes.
After lunch, enjoy a short time wandering through Goolwa, or perhaps visiting the Signal Point or the Fleurieu Distillery & Steam Exchange Brewery near the Goolwa Station, before re-joining the Southern Encounter for the climb back up the ranges to Mount Barker.
Time: Train departs Mount Barker Railway Station 10:00am, returns by 6:45pm
Fares & Bookings: Adults $150.00 Senior/Child $ 130.00
Operating Dates 2022: 16th of October (SOLD OUT) & 6th of November
Drinks at own expense
Bookings are essential
Strictly limited to 42 seats
Menu: To Be Advised – A Three Course Menu Will Be Set
Phone Booking Times Weekdays: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Booking Line Closed
Please advise us of any dietary requirements at time of booking.

Bugle Ranger (CANCELLED)
2022-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The Bugle Ranger departs Mt Barker, climbs over the summit of our line at Philcox Hill, and winds its way down to the former crossing loop and station at Bugle Ranges. Two trains depart Mt Barker at 1.00pm & 2.15pm, and tickets are available from Mt Barker Station from 12.30pm on the day.

Cockle Train (3)
2022-10-26 10:00 - 16:15 | Goolwa Railway Station, Dunbar Rd, Goolwa, South Australia, 5214, Australia
rThe Cockle Train operates between Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Trains depart Goolwa at 10am, 12.15pm, & 2.45pm and Victor Harbor at 11am, 1.30pm, 3.45pm. Tickets at stations on day of travel

Ghost Train (CANCELLED)
2022-10-29 17:30 - 23:00 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
THIS TRAIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED
SteamRanger’s Ghost Train Movie Night
Are you ready for another year’s journey aboard SteamRanger’s Ghost Train Movie Night!?
The train is set to depart Mt Barker Station on the 29th of October at 5:30pm. Take pleasure in having dinner aboard the train, dressing in your best Halloween costume and watching all sorts of characters throughout the evening.
Enjoy dessert in one of our mysterious Cinemas before watching a film that is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.
This year’s entertainment will be available for two different groups. Two movies, two locations! Make your choice wisely…
The Family Friendly Ghost Train passengers will alight at Strathalbyn Railway Station before being taken to our Secret Cinema and enjoy watching Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015). This experience is aimed at kids up to the age of 10. Included in your ticket, dinner and a drink aboard the train, dessert at our Secret Cinema, your return ticket and light Halloween themed entertainment.
Drinks and movie food is available for purchase once in the cinema.
The First Class Grown-up Ghost Train passengers will enjoy our first class carriages and dedicated waiting staff in your carriage before alighting at Strathalbyn to be taken to our Creepy Cinema to enjoy dessert before watching A Quiet Place (2018). This experience is aimed at guests from 16 years and older. No children 15 years and under are permitted. Included in your ticket, dinner and 4 non-alcoholic drinks aboard the train or at the venue, dessert at our Creepy Cinema, your First Class Carriage return ticket and light Halloween Themed entertainment.
Alcohol and movie food is available for purchase once in the cinema.
It’s Time to Make Your Choice!

The Ghost Train Experience—Family Friendly Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) This is a family friendly group for kids aged up to 15 years old. Follow the trilogy from last year and enjoy sitting back and watching this hilarious movie that will get you into the Halloween spirit. Dress in your best Halloween costume and keep your eyes out for the headless horseman… Why not hire a bean bag for the kids to relax on while the movie is running, or bring your own blanket to enjoy the evening’s entertainment and sit up close to the screen. This event contains no horror themes. This is an alcohol free event. Hotel Transylvania 2 is rated PG (Parental Guidance is recommended for viewers under 15 years of age)
Family Friendly Experience Menu
Adults:
– Spaghetti Bolognese – Chilli Con Carne – with rice – Vegetarian Risotto – vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, (vegan)
Kids:
– Spaghetti Bolognese – Penne Alla Panna – Vegetarian Risotto – Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, (vegan)

The Ghost Train Experience—First Class Grown-ups A Quiet Place (2018) This event is for 16 years and up. Experience a horror movie that will have you on the edge of your seat. Relax in comfortable bean bag lounges and remainder of your 4 non-alcoholic drinks with waiting staff on hand throughout the evening all included in your ticket. Alcohol will be available for purchase at our Creepy Cinema. No Alcohol allowed on SteamRanger train. Dress in your best Halloween costume and keep an eye out for the headless horseman… This event contains M rated horror themes. A Quiet Place (2018) is rated M for a mature audience. Recommended for audiences over the age of 15.
First Class Grown-up Experience Menu
Adults:
– Spaghetti Bolognese – Penne Alla Panna – Risotto Pollo Zucca – Chilli Con Carne – with rice – Pollo Funghi – with mash – Vegetarian Risotto – vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, (vegan)

Dessert Assorted mini cakes, chocolate and coffee eclairs, cream puffs and cannoli. For a full menu please contact SteamRanger’s booking office to receive an ingredients menu. Dessert menu is the same for both groups. Drinks Coke, Coke No Sugar, Fanta, Sprite, Lift, Water Apple Juice and Orange Juice only available for Family Friendly Group. Alcohol only available for First Class Grownups Ghost Train once at the venue and only permitted at the venue.

Ticket Conditions Family ticket includes 2 adults and 2 children. Family ticket only available for the Family Friendly Group. Children 2 years and under are charged at $36 per child and will be allocated a seat on the bus and venue along with 2 drinks of their choice. Children 2 years and under will NOT be allocated a seat on the train. Children 2 years and under will NOT be allocated dinner service. Children 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany a maximum if 3 children. Children 3 years to 15 years will be charged at normal children’s rates. Children 2 years and under are not eligible for inclusion in the Family Ticket fare. Tickets for Adults, Children 3 years and older include return train fare, dinner, dessert, 2 non-alcoholic drinks, movie and light entertainment. Ticket fares are subject to change. Ticket sales are subject to SteamRanger Heritage Railway Terms and Conditions.

Ticket Conditions Adults Only ticket for guests 16 years and older. No children under the age of 16 are permitted with this ticket. Tickets include return train fare, first class seating, dinner, dessert, 4 non-alcoholic drinks, movie, light entertainment, premium seating and drinks service during the movie. Ticket fares are subject to change. Ticket sales are subject to SteamRanger Heritage Railway Terms and Conditions.

Return Fare Family Friendly

Adults
Kids
Family

Mt Barker to Strathalbyn Return
$95
$80
$326

Return Fare First Class

Adults

Mt Barker to Strathalbyn Return
$130

A confirmation email and a dinner choice email will be sent to you after you have made your booking.

Call 1300 655 991 to make a booking by phone. Monday to Friday: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Booking Line Closed
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River to River Twilight Excursion (CANCELLED)
2022-10-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Strathalbyn Railway Station, 20 South Terrace, Strathalbyn, South Australia, 5255, Australia
THIS TRAIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Departs Strathalbyn 6.40pm Saturday October 29, arrives at Goolwa at 7.40pm.
Passengers get 50 minutes in Goolwa
Departs Goolwa at 8.30pm, arrives back at Strathalbyn at 9.30pm

The train will continue onto Goolwa Station to turn (Strathalbyn – Goolwa – Strathalbyn)

Tickets $37 Adults, $20 Children and $33 Seniors and Family of 4 (2A+2C or 1A+3C) $93.

Ticket can be purchased by booking on line on www.steamranger.org.au or on the evening at Strathalbyn on the train.

On Saturday October 29 SteamRanger gives locals the opportunity to travel on a steam loco from Strathalbyn to Goolwa.

When SteamRanger’s Ghost Train arrives at Strathalbyn Station, the passengers from Mount Barker will alight and will try and enjoy their time in Strathalbyn. While they are enjoying their time in town, SteamRanger are offering the local people of Strathalbyn and surrounds a return journey to Goolwa.

The River to River Twilight Excursion train is scheduled to leave Strathalbyn at 6.40pm and arrive at Goolwa at 7.40pm where it will be filled up with water and the loco turned for the trip home, leaving Goolwa at 8.30pm and arriving back at Strathalbyn around 9.30pm. The magic of this section of the Mount Barker to Victor Harbor track is the bridges. No fewer than three large bridges are traversed – Finniss Bridge, Black Swamp Bridge and the mighty Currency Creek Bridge, which is the tallest rail bridge in South Australia. Also traveling through scrub country with its native vegetation where kangaroos are often seen bounding alongside the track chasing the train and in the twilight.

Tickets for the River to River Twilight Excursion return journey are only $33 for Adults, $20 for Children and $33 for Seniors. Ticket can be purchased by booking online on www.steamranger.org.au or on the evening at Strathalbyn on the train. There are no seat allocations for this journey. So its first in for the best seats which is all of them and seats are limited.

A perfect evening trip for the locals!

Southern Encounter
2022-10-30 10:00 - 18:30 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia

Southern Encounter (Diesel)
2022-11-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
The Southern Encounter operates from Mt Barker, down the southern Mt Lofty Ranges, calling at Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor. Departs Mt Barker 10am, returns 6pm. Reserved Seating. Book Online

First Class Experience
2022-11-06 10:00 - 18:30 | Mount Barker Railway Station, Corner of Gawler St & Dutton Road, Mount Barker, South Australia, 5251, Australia
Travel in first class comfort from Mount Barker to Goolwa as part of our regular diesel-hauled Southern Encounter service. Sit back and enjoy the plush compartment seating in our 1930’s built art-deco carriage and partake in morning tea, as the scenery of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges slips past your carriage window.
At Goolwa take a stroll to the nearby Goolwa Hotel for a three course luncheon. After lunch passengers head back to the wharf where they will board the historic wood-fired paddle steamer PS Oscar W for a one-hour cruise of the lower lakes.
After lunch, enjoy a short time wandering through Goolwa, or perhaps visiting the Signal Point or the Fleurieu Distillery & Steam Exchange Brewery near the Goolwa Station, before re-joining the Southern Encounter for the climb back up the ranges to Mount Barker.
Time: Train departs Mount Barker Railway Station 10:00am, returns by 6:45pm
Fares & Bookings: Adults $150.00 Senior/Child $ 130.00
Operating Dates 2022: 16th of October (SOLD OUT) & 6th of November
Drinks at own expense
Bookings are essential
Strictly limited to 42 seats
Menu: To Be Advised – A Three Course Menu Will Be Set
Phone Booking Times Weekdays: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Booking Line Closed
Please advise us of any dietary requirements at time of booking.
