Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre

08/01/2026

Steamtown is currently temporarily closed, and we know this has been a great disappointment to many. Please know that we truly understand how much Steamtown means to our community and visitors ❤️

We are working towards reopening, and when we do, it will be under a new system designed to help us operate more smoothly and create an even better experience for everyone. Sorting this out is taking some time, but it’s important to us that when we reopen, we do it properly.

A lot of changes have been happening behind the scenes, and while we can’t share everything just yet, we’re excited to surprise our Steamtown fans with what’s to come — including how and when things will operate moving forward.

Please don’t give up hope. We deeply appreciate all the support, patience, and encouragement you’ve shown us. Our team is working tirelessly to improve and reopen as soon as we can.

We apologise for the quiet period on this page — with the holidays and a lot happening as we organise our reopening, it’s been a busy time.
👉 Please keep following the page for updates, and thank you again for standing by us. We can’t wait to welcome you back when the time comes 🚂✨

07/01/2026

🚂 Welcome to 2026! 🚂
Happy New Year from Steamtown.
Make sure to keep an eye on this page for upcoming updates, events, and news throughout the year.

Tell us — how did you spend your Christmas holidays?

09/11/2025

As many of you have noticed from yesterday’s event posts, we’d like to confirm that Steamtown is still temporarily closed.
There are no tours or Sound and Light Shows running until next year (2026).

We do, however, open occasionally for large bookings or special events — such as yesterday’s Just a Farmer film and book launch with Jeff Nobel. It was a fantastic day with a great turnout for everyone involved!

We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to reopening soon so that everyone can come and visit us again. 🚂✨

09/11/2025

08/11/2025

Justa bit busy today! More photos will be posted later!

08/11/2025

It’s all happening at Steamtown today!
Come on down, grab some doughnuts, and support the local Lions! 🍩🦁

What’s On:
• Just a Farmer – 12:00 PM
• Book Launch – 1:00 PM

We can’t wait to welcome you!

22/10/2025

Severe Weather Watch and Act message issued for Lower South East


Full message text: https://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/ses/sam/704_Lower_South_East.html?d=1761085550172


Damaging winds are likely to impact the Lower South East in the next few hours averaging 60 to 80 km/h with gusts to 100 to 120 km/h are likely about the coast southeast of Robe during the mid to late morning on Wednesday, with the risk of DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 130 km/h.


What you should do:
* Stay indoors, away from windows while storms are occurring.
* Roads may be dangerous, do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
* For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).


Impacts in your area:
* You may be in danger from flying debris, falling trees, and downed power lines.
* Minor structural damage is possible.


Stay informed:
* Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
* Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
* Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361
* People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
* Follow the SES on Twitter () or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
* For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au


Message Name: Lower_South_East
This message is valid from: 22/10/2025 09:00:00
The next update is expected by 22/10/2025 17:30:00, or as the situation changes.
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22/10/2025

🌟 🌟 THIS WEEKEND 🌟 🌟
Free family event, undercover, pop up food vendors and bar all weekend. Come down and watch the best of the best in the shearing and wool industry 🐑

22/10/2025

Printing on the Wharfedale in 1958

10/10/2025

We will be opening up a little later today, around 11/11:30 due to some catering requirements. Thank you 😊

25/09/2025

🌿 Keeping Our Community Spaces Looking Great! 🌿

Our team has been working hard this week to keep our town’s open spaces tidy and welcoming. Rotary Park lawns have just been freshly mowed (pictured below) and the Skate Park lawns have also been given attention this week.

We know how much our community values clean, well-maintained spaces for families, young people, and visitors to enjoy.

Thank you to our outdoor staff for their efforts in maintaining these areas for everyone.

17/09/2025