Experience train travel as it was a century ago in the South Australian countryside on the Pichi Richi Explorer, a half-day steam-train journey from Quorn.
As the track winds its way into the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass, you'll get a close-up view of the ancient Flinders Ranges geology in the deep rock cuttings built in the 1870s.
The carriages, some dating back to the 19th century, were used on narrow-gauge trains such as the Great Northern Express, the Ghan, the East-West Express and services in the south-east of SA.
- Half-day steam train ride from Quorn
- 2.5 hours Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return (32 km)
- Light refreshments available at Woolshed Flat (Cash sales only)
- Departs Quorn at 10.30 am and returns at 1.00 pm
- Route map
Timetable
2021
| Day | Date | Time | Departs from | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | |||||
| Sunday | 8 August | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 22 August | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Train will cross Coffee Pot at Summit | |
| September | |||||
| Sunday | 5 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Father's Day | |
| Sunday | 19 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 26 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Tuesday | 28 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 30 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| October | |||||
| Sunday | 3 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Train will cross Coffee Pot at Summit | |
| Monday | 4 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Tuesday | 5 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 7 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 10 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 17 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | # May be diesel-hauled subject to fire risk | |
2022
| Day | Date | Time | Departs from | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | |||||
| Sunday | 10 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | May be diesel hauled subject to fire risk | |
| Sunday | 17 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | 18 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Easter Monday | |
| Tuesday | 19 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 21 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 24 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Monday | 25 April | 2:30 PM | Quorn | ANZAC Day | |
| Tuesday | 26 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 28 April | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| May | |||||
| Sunday | 1 May | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 15 May | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 29 May | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| June | |||||
| Saturday | 11 June | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Double-head on return leg | |
| Sunday | 12 June | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Monday | 13 June | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 26 June | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Pichi Richi Marathon | |
| July | |||||
| Sunday | 3 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 10 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Tuesday | 12 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 14 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 17 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Tuesday | 19 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 21 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 24 July | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| August | |||||
| Sunday | 14 August | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 28 August | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| September | |||||
| Sunday | 11 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 25 September | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| October | |||||
| Sunday | 2 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Monday | 3 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | Labour Day Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | 4 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 6 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 9 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Tuesday | 11 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Thursday | 13 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 16 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | ||
| Sunday | 23 October | 10:30 AM | Quorn | May be diesel hauled subject to fire risk | |
Current Year Fares
| Adult return | $59.00 |
| Concession return | $54.00 |
| Child (4+) return | $22.00 |
| Family return (2 adults, 2 children) | $142.00 |
Bookings
See the bookings page for booking information.