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WEA Heritage Tour: Afghan Express & Northern Railways
Highlights
- Join WEA historians for a weekend filled with railway nostalgia and rich historical insights across South Australia.
- Explore the historic railway station in Balaklava, discovering the remnants of the once-thriving railway town of Bowmans.
- Visit the Railway Museum in Port Pirie, housed in a stunning 1902 French empire style building, and delve into local heritage.
- Experience the scenic journey on the Picchi Richi Afghan Express, connecting Port Augusta to Quorn with breathtaking landscapes.
Join our popular WEA historians for a weekend of railway nostalgia, culminating in a full day on the Picchi Richi Afghan Express from Port Augusta to Quorn and return (included in fee).
On the first day you will call in to Balaklava which has an historic railway station and see the remains of the railway town of Bowmans.
Next, call into the junction railway town and station of Snowtown.
In Port Pirie you will have time to visit the Railway Museum in the classified Ellen Street Railway station built in 1902 in French empire style.
You will also have time to visit the Art Gallery and Info Centre in the 1967 Pirie railway station and also look at some historic buildings in Port Augusta, Quorn and Port Pirie.
Extensive history notes provided and the tour includes dinner, bed and cooked breakfast at the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn.
Single supplement $7334 and twin share $651. For twin share bookings please contact the WEA to arrange your booking and nominate who you will be sharing with.
Tour details
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Single Available from 14 August 2026
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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WEA South Australia Walks and Tours
The WEA is many things to many people, offering affordable and accessible short courses across a broad range of topics including cooking, art, craft, languages, history, music, genealogy, fitness, dance, wine, computing, business, well-being, finance, creative writing, travel, photography, and more.
WEA South Australia offers a range of guided walking and bus tours in and around the City of Adelaide and across the state of South Australia.
As a registered charity and for-purpose business, community is at the heart of what they do, and a visit to the WEA centre in Angas Street highlights the diversity and inclusivity of their courses, tutors and students.
Their mission is to provide affordable and accessible learning opportunities to adult South Australians, and the depth and breadth of their social impact is significant.
The fully accessible WEA building is conveniently located on Angas Street in the Adelaide CBD and offers on-site parking and easy access to a variety of public transport options.
The WEA also operates a licenced travel agency offering a range of fully escorted small group tours locally, interstate and overseas with itineraries carefully curated to provide an immersive cultural and educational experience.
WEA Travel Tour Leaders are experienced travellers with extensive local knowledge.
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