How much does it cost?

From A$6,875 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,931 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, along with some coach travel; the tour includes a private charter of the Pichi Richi Railway and rides on the Cockle Train, the New Highlander steam train and the Mines Tourist Train.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, fully escorted with Tour Leader Phillip MacKenzie.

What meals are included?

Most meals are included every day, according to the operator.

Two departures are listed for 2026: May and September, both at AUD 6,875 per person.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

South Australia Steam Safari 2026

10-day escorted heritage steam train tour of South Australia

Railway Adventures' South Australia Steam Safari 2026 is a 10-day, fully escorted tour led by Tour Leader Phillip MacKenzie, starting in Adelaide and ending in Victor Harbor. The route travels by rail and coach through Burra, Peterborough, Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges, then on to Port Augusta, Quorn, Moonta, Mount Barker and Goolwa. Rail highlights include a private charter of the Pichi Richi Railway on the original Trans Australia Railway line near Quorn, the Cockle Train in Goolwa, the New Highlander steam train in Mount Barker, and the Mines Tourist Train in Moonta. Most meals are included every day. This trip suits travellers interested in South Australia's heritage railways and pioneering history, who want a fully guided tour rather than arranging visits to each line independently. Two departures are listed for 2026, in May and September, at AUD 6,875 per person.

What to know before you look closer

This tour combines rail with coach travel; it is not an all-rail journey.
Railway Adventures publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the 10 days divide among the listed towns before booking.
Two departures are listed, for May and September 2026; confirm current availability with Railway Adventures.

Included

Most meals included every day

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$6,875 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,931 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, along with some coach travel; the tour includes a private charter of the Pichi Richi Railway and rides on the Cockle Train, the New Highlander steam train and the Mines Tourist Train.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, fully escorted with Tour Leader Phillip MacKenzie.
What meals are included?: Most meals are included every day, according to the operator.
When does it run?: Two departures are listed for 2026: May and September, both at AUD 6,875 per person.