semaphore to fort glanville steam railway

If you've run out of ideas for how to entertain the kiddies during school holidays, here's a great outdoor activity to check out (despite the grey clouds this weekend, next week is meant to bring back the sunshine).

Operated by the National Railway Museum, the 457mm gauge railway departs from the Semaphore jetty and runs for 2km, adjacent to The Esplanade and through the sand dunes, before arriving at the historic Fort Glanville.

The railway operates daily during school holidays and on weekends, from the commencement of the September school holidays until the end of the April school holidays. A steam locomotive operates on the railway between 11am and 4pm and departs roughly on the hour every hour, depending on demand.

Prices are as follows:
Adults $6
Children $4 (3 years to 15 years old)
Family $18 (2 adults with 2 children)

Further information can be obtained from the website.

Image via National Railway Museum