Afghan Express - Pichi Richi Railway in South Australia

Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC+09:30

Port Augusta railway station | Whyalla

Pichi Richi Railway
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Afghan Express - Pichi Richi Railway in South Australia
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🚂 The Afghan Express – Full Day Heritage Rail Journey
Port Augusta ⇄ Quorn Return
Step aboard a piece of Australian history and watch the ancient Flinders Ranges landscape unfold before you on this unforgettable full-day return journey from Port Augusta Railway Station to Quorn.
Following the original Ghan route, you’ll travel across sweeping red earth and bluebush plains as the Flinders Ranges rise ahead. Then journey through the spectacular Pichi Richi Pass, with its rocky outcrops, dry creek beds and timeless, rugged beauty.
The Afghan Express takes its name from the early passenger trains that travelled this very line. Wherever possible, your journey will feature original Ghan steam locomotive NM25 and authentic timber-bodied carriages from the late 1920s. On some dates, services are hauled by one of our historic Ghan diesel locomotives.
🕒 Journey Details
Departs Port Augusta: 10.30am
Arrives Quorn: approx. 12.15pm
Return Departs Quorn: 2.30pm
Arrives back in Port Augusta: approx. 4.30pm
Includes ~2 hour stopover in Quorn to explore cafés, museums, shops, and historic streetscapes.
A wonderful slow travel day, perfect for history-lovers, photographers, families and explorers of all ages.
✨ Optional One-Way / Half-Day Travel
Heading to or staying in Quorn? One-way tickets are also available for travel between Quorn and Port Augusta.
Book your seats online or by phone – this volunteer-run experience does not operate daily.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard 🌄🚂
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