SteamRanger Heritage Railway, South Australia

22/09/2026

🎺 All Aboard the Bugle Ranger! 🚞

Looking for a great day out with family and friends this Sunday? Then why not join us on the Bugle Ranger for a memorable journey through the beautiful Adelaide Hills!

Ride in our heritage Red Hen railcars, enjoying the stunning countryside views, and experience the charm of rail travel from a bygone era. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply looking for a unique adventure, the Bugle Ranger is the perfect way to spend your morning or afternoon.

🎟️ Visit our website to secure your tickets now and make tracks for an unforgettable experience! Remaining tickets will be available to purchase at the station on the day of travel.

21/09/2026

Looking for something to do these school holidays? We've got you covered! 🚂

Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
COCKLE TRAIN | Goolwa – Victor Harbor
It wouldn't be the school holidays without a ride on the Cockle Train! Travel along the spectacular Fleurieu coastline, just metres from the water's edge, behind one of our heritage steam locomotives.

Sunday 27 September
BUGLE RANGER | Mount Barker – Bugle Ranges
Enjoy a scenic trip through the Adelaide Hills aboard our heritage Red Hen railcars. Travel from Mount Barker to the historic Bugle Ranges station and experience a slice of South Australia's railway history.

Thursday 1 & 8 October
RAIL & SAIL | Victor Harbor – Goolwa
Add even more adventure to your Cockle Train experience! Travel by steam train along the Fleurieu Peninsula to Goolwa, then cruise along a beautiful section of the River Murray aboard the PS Oscar W.

Friday 2 & 9 October (Diesel) | Sunday 4 & 11 October (Steam)
HIGHLANDER | Mount Barker – Strathalbyn
Spend the day exploring the Adelaide Hills and historic Strathalbyn. With return departures from both Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, it's the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed day out by rail.

🎟️ For more information and to book your tickets, visit our website today!
steamranger.org.au

18/09/2026

We're running after dark this weekend!

For our local residents, be aware we are running services this weekend between Goolwa and Victor Harbor in support of the Rock 'N' Roll festival at Victor outside of our regular services, and after dark!

We ask that you take more care than you usually do at our crossings as we operate our Redhen railcars up till around 1130 pm operating ferry services for the festival.

For those wishing to use the ferry service, we are offering convenient discounted fairs of $10 each (subsidised by City of Victor Harbor), each way between Goolwa and Victor.

Tickets available on the day at our stations.

Photo courtesy of one our valued volunteers Len, who's a little 'old-school' like our railway and likes to shoot his photos in 35mm black and white film rather than digital!

11/09/2026

🎸🚂 Heading to the Victor Harbor Rock 'n' Roll Festival? Let us take you there! 🚂🎸

🙏🏻 Thanks to the Victor Harbor Rock 'n' Roll Festival and the THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program, festival attendees can access a special $10 one-way fare on SteamRanger services between Goolwa, Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.

Whether you're cruising into town for the classic cars 🚗, live music 🎵, dancing 💃, or the vibrant festival atmosphere, leave the car behind and enjoy the journey aboard the famous Cockle Train (Saturday and Sunday only) or the special Rock 'n' Roll trains operating in the evenings From Friday to Sunday.

Make the most of your festival weekend while supporting safer travel on our roads.

🎟️ Book your tickets and ride in style to the Rock 'n' Roll Festival!
👉🏻https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/event/rock-roll-festival/

For more information on the festival click here: https://www.rocknrollfestival.com.au/

09/09/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD THE HIGHLANDER! 🚂

This weekend, experience the magic of steam travel through the beautiful Adelaide Hills aboard The Highlander.

✅ Heritage steam locomotive ✅ Stunning countryside views ✅ Historic railway experience ✅ Fun for the whole family

Don't just visit the Adelaide Hills... travel through them in style!

🎟 Book now before seats sell out
👉🏻 https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/our-trains/the-highlander/

09/09/2026

🚂🎡 ALL ABOARD THE STRATHALBYN SHOW TRAIN! 🎡🚂

Join us on Monday 5 October for a special heritage rail journey from Mount Barker through the beautiful Adelaide Hills before stepping straight into one of South Australia's favourite country shows.

🎠 Show rides 🐄 Livestock displays 🏆 Competitions & exhibits 🍔 Food stalls 🎉 Family fun for all ages

Tickets are Adults $60, Seniors $50, Kids $30 and Families $170

Our train departs Mount Barker at 9:30am, arriving in Strathalbyn at 10:30am. Return train departs Strathalbyn at 3:30pm and arrives back in Mount Barker at 4:30pm

Leave the car behind, enjoy the scenery, and arrive ready for a day of rides, exhibits, livestock, food and family fun.

Seats are limited, so secure your place today and make the journey part of the experience.
🎟️👉🏻

Join us on Monday 5th October 2026, as our heritage Redhen railcars, travel south from Mt Barker to Strathalbyn and return, to visit to Strathalbyn Show.

08/09/2026

🚂 Rail and Sail is back ⛵️

So if you are looking for something unique to do in October, then look no further!

Departing on October 1st, 8th and 18th (Fleurieu Rail Fest). Tickets are limited for each travel date.

Ride the rails on one of Australia's oldest railways lines and take a cruise on the lower end of the River Murray.

Tickets are $80 Adults, $70 Concessions, $37 Kids, Family $210

🎟️Get your tickets here: https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/rail-sail/

05/09/2026

Victor Harbor Rock 'N' Roll Festival is 2 weeks away, so why not get there in style with SteamRanger!

Heading to the Victor Harbor Rock 'N' Roll Festival? Then why not take the Cockle Train!

Thanks to THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program and The City of Victor Harbor, Rock 'N' Roll festival ticket holders have special access to $10 one way tickets from Goolwa, Middleton or Port Elliot to get you to the heart of the festival in Victor Harbor.

These special tickets are available online from the link below.
If you wish to return on the train, an additional $10 ticket will be needed.

These tickets are valid to ride on board the regular Cockle Train services* during the day or the special Rock 'N' Roll festival trains in the evening.
Visit our website for timetable and departure times.
*Must present festival ticket when requested

For more information or to book your tickets, click the links below:
🎟️ Friday: https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/event/rock-roll-festival/
🎟️ Saturday: https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/event/rock-roll-festival/
🎟️Sunday: https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/event/rock-roll-festival/
ℹ️ Victor Harbor Rock 'N' Roll Festival: https://www.rocknrollfestival.com.au/think-road-safety-transport-options