This is a Christmas Illumination Train that operates before Christmas and on New Year’s Eve.

Enjoy the night on the Southern Lights with our three car heritage Red-Hen Railcar set decorated in lights and decorations in and out!

IN THE HILLS 12th, 13th & 14th of December 2025 (Information To Be Announced)

ALONG THE COAST 20th & 21st of December 2025

TIMETABLE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Limited Parking At Goolwa Railway Station! 

The Southern Lights (Along The Coast) train will depart Goolwa and run at a leisurely pace nonstop arriving at Victor Harbour

• At Victor Harbor, the local band will play Christmas Carols whilst passengers have the
opportunity of taking “Selfies” and photos with the Illuminated train.

• Illumination Sticks/Lights Stand, Food & Drink Trucks and Fairy Floss Stand

• Free entry to a “Festive” National Trust Museum

• Father Christmas will then join the train at Victor Harbor, handing out some goodies
on the return journey.

The Southern Lights will depart Victor Harbour and run non-stop to Middleton. The train will stop at this intermediate location allowing passengers the opportunity to detrain whilst the train undertakes a “run-by” allowing passengers to take photos. Once passengers have joined the train passengers will be taken to Goolwa.

 

ONLINE BOOKINGS COMING SOON!

Fares include on train activities, free entry to National Trust Museum (Victor Harbor) with a special festive theme.

Trains have limited wheelchair capacity. Please call 1300 655 991 to make arrangements.

A BIG “thank you” to our Sponsor – The Bendigo Community Bank who is supporting the Christmas Illumination Train project!