The special SteamRanger experience for young families is back in May and September with the ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ 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 4.30pm. Pack your own picnic to enjoy at the Strathalbyn Station park or the amazing Strathalbyn Visitors Centre team will suggest some great local cafés or bakeries for you to visit.
The dates are scheduled on the Saturday before Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in September.
*PLEASE NOTE: SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025 IS SOLD OUT
This train service offers families the following:
- Return steam train journey between Mt Barker and Strathalbyn
- ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ Badge for each child upon arrival at Mt Barker
- Petting Farm (Strathalbyn) entry for each child
- Face Painting for each child (Strathalbyn)
- Children’s activity pack and balloon on return train
Tickets:
- Return Fare (17 and over) $45
- Child Return Fare (4 to 16) $32
- Children under 4 free (but not allocated a seat)
- Seniors Return Fare – $41
- Family of Four Return Fare (2 Adults + 2 Children + 2 Teddy Bears) $29 each
READ MORE ABOUT THE STEAMRANGER TRAIN
For more information and all enquiries visit the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway website.
What: SteamRanger Teddy Bears Picnic Train
When: Saturday 10 May 2025 (SOLD OUT) & 6 September 2025 | 10am – 4.30pm
Where: Mt Barker Railway Station | Gawler St, Mt Barker (opposite Park ‘n’ Ride)
Who: Everyone
Image Source: Steamranger Heritage Railway
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