Experience the wildness at Australia's southern-most railway
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Function & Event
For special occasions whichever special to you, from recalling the memory from your childhood, to discovering the history which might relate to you, your family, or your loved ones, the Ida Bay Railway™ tram 7 is your perfect transportation to carry on your dream.
Rail Bike - Pedal & Battery Powered
The first and the only Pedal & battery powered rail bike operating in Australia where the southern-most pristine forest and beach of Tasmania just opposite the south pole. Come to get a close up with the natural wild life socked with 100 years history of quarry culture in the Ida Bay area.
Ride on the WWII train in state reserve
This beautiful last remaining heritage bush train runs everyday, come on to feel the wildness and nature settling in it’s own way.
Budget accommodation
Enjoy the “luxury” in it’s own class, stay in the clean, tidy, and comfort self contained cabin, watching the sunrise and sunset through leafing forestry.
Ida Bay Railway™ Café
Last place in Tasmania to get a great Feed!
Get involved and show your support!
To save the history of Ida Bay Railway™ and keep the last remaining bush train running, please donate …
Tours & Experiences
Aboard a bogie flat wagon built in the 1890s, lovingly restored as a passenger carriage, the two hour return trip features…
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forests
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buttongrass plains
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beautiful bay views
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aboriginal middens
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the site of the original Ida Bay township
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the remains of a river steamer now slowly being swallowed by nature
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an historic old cemetery where pioneers, the Tylers and the Jaegers, were laid to rest (a fascinating stop here)
One can arrange to take an early train ride down to Deep Hole Bay, spend the day amidst the beautiful surroundings and catch the last afternoon train back to Lune River Station. Deep Hole Bay, a part of the Ida Bay State Reserve, has a large shelter complete with BBQ facilities and toilets, so is a delightful area for a picnic. Or take a bush walk along the walking tracks to Southport Lagoon or Southport Bluff, both accessible from Deep Hole, in which case you will hop back on a later returning train.(booking essential)
Function Tours
Have a Birthday coming up, a Wedding, Family Reunion, and any Celebration. If this is what you want for your celebration, then book your group and enjoy a group concession.
Special Experience Tours
Salt Water and Trout Fishing
Twilight Experience
Twilight Food and Wine Experience
Gemstone Fossicking and Nature Walks
7D Cinema – Virtual Reality Interactive Movie
Muffins, Cakes, and Breads
This grand final is on 29 September 2018, 2:30 pm AEST, come to the Steam Age Ida Bay to watch on big screen, enjoy the Devils Beer, Frank's Cider, and Home Hill Wines with mates on Steam. BEAUTY and the BEAST!
