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Don River Railway

Name: Don River Railway
Address: Forth Road, Devonport, TAS, 7310, AU
Telephone: 03 64246335
Price range: $
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Preserving Tasmanian Railway History since 1973. Trains Operate Thursday to Sunday, Museum Open Daily. Function Centre - Weddings - Events - Kids Parties
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Come along to our site at Don Village on Forth Road, Devonport and see the display of steam and diesel engines and other rolling stock that has played an important part in Tasmania's rail history. Look through our museum of historical railway artifacts and photos. Enjoy a half hour ride on a genuine vintage train along the old Melrose line to Coles Beach and back. Whilst you're there, take some time to inspect our extensive workshop and site display.

12/10/2025

Fairy Tales & Pirate Sails are bringing there halloween event here again this year.

Come join the scares 😱 SeaFM Carnival of Horrors
Tickets selling fast at www.donriverrailway.com.au

09/10/2025

🌪️🌧️ TRAIN SERVICES CANCELLED 🌧️🌪️
Due to today's wild weather, we regrettably have been forced to cancel today's services for the safety of our customers and volunteers. Stay safe and dry out there everyone!

02/10/2025

The SeaFM Carnival of Horrors is proudly supported by many great businesses that are helping bring this great community event to life.

Abe's Audio
Bunnings Warehouse Australia
Dance Revolution
Jims gun fx tattoo studio
Sheffield Steam & Heritage Centre
Valentino's Devonport
Spreyton IGA
Juicy Isle
Brianna P/L
Treloar Civil & Quarries
Tas City Building
You Deserve It

01/10/2025

🎃 —-ONE MONTH TO GO—- 🤡

Step right up… if you dare. 🎪 The Carnival of Horrors is ready to play.

Tickets are selling out faster than you can say Beetlejuice.
🎫 https://donriverrailway.com.au
SeaFM Carnival of Horrors

24/09/2025

Yesterday was a landmark day for the Don River Railway. We were honoured to host some very special guests for a tour of our site and a discussion about our future.

We had the pleasure of welcoming The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia; Anne Urquhart MP, our fantastic local member; and Tasmanian Senator Josh Dolega.

The visit, organised by Anne's office, was an invaluable opportunity to showcase our current operations and share our transformative vision for bringing mainline heritage rail journeys back to the North-West coast. We discussed our detailed plans for the project, which is underpinned by the Federal Government's $13 million grant pledge.

It was also fantastic to have so many of our key project stakeholders and partners in attendance. A huge thank you to the representatives from Devonport City Council, Central Coast Council, TasRail, West by Northwest, the Cradle Coast Authority, and the Devonport Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. for joining us and showing their support. The collaborative spirit on display was incredible to see.

We are incredibly grateful to the Deputy Prime Minister, Anne, and Josh for taking the time to visit, to listen, and to show such genuine interest in this region-shaping project. Their support is vital as we work towards our formal funding submission on 1st December.

A huge thank you must also go to our dedicated team of volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure the railway looked its absolute best. Exciting times are ahead!

📷Senator Josh Dolega

22/09/2025

Not long now until the SeaFM Carnival of Horrors rolls into Don River Railway

Another wonderful collaboration with Fairy Tales & Pirate Sails to pull of what is our biggest edition yet.

Last year soldout so please book in early at donriverrailway.com.au/carnivalofhorrors/

We have 2 fun options
- Family Friendly day sessions
- Full scares after dark

19/09/2025

B class passenger carriage built in 1869 is the next restoration project for our Inveresk workshop team, with a full overhaul planned.

Thanks to Tony Coen for capturing the delivery & his reaction was priceless.

"It's the first time since 1951 that a Launceston tram was held up by a train!!!"

07/09/2025

05/09/2025

A little sneak peek of Saturday's Winter Wedding with the Watsons
Imagine Creative Co
30-10-25 💜

We love seeing our beautiful facilities used for all types of occasions.
If you want a memorable event, please send us an email for more information on our wedding or general function packages.

✉️[email protected]

04/09/2025

Fancy a ride behind our English Electric Diesel Y6?
Why not join us over the next few days for a train ride at Don River Railway.

Climb aboard our heritage carriages, enjoy the sights along the Don Reserve, and experience the charm of train travel behind Y6.

🎟 Tickets available at the station or online: donriverrailway.com.au

Address

Forth Road
Devonport, TAS
7310

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

03 64246335

Website

http://www.donriverrailway.com.au/

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Our Story

Passenger trains disappeared from Tasmania`s main line railways in 1978 but one still operates at Don River Railway!

We are a full-size railway that runs from the Don Village near Devonport to Coles beach established in 1973.

Don River Railway offers a 30 minute return rail journey which meanders its way along on the eastern bank of the picturesque Don River taking in beautiful bush land along the way.

There is a mixture of railcars, diesel and steam locomotives and rolling stock at Don River Railway which were all once used on the Tasmanian mainline.

While at Don River Railway you will also be able to explore the new look museum, signal box, workshops, an operating turntable and the largest collection of steam and diesel locomotives and carriages in dating from 1871 to 1970 – and don’t forget to see the Royal Carriage – a restored one of a kind masterpiece from 1879!

Take time to view the fully operational workshop, where you will find volunteers working on railway repairs and restorations who will be happy to show you through.

You will make historical discoveries about the Emu Bay Railway (EBR), the Tasmanian Government Railways (TGR) along with many items from the Tasmanian Mainline Railways, which dates back to the 1870’s.

The Don River Railway is the North West Coast's Premier Tourist Attraction and one of Australia's finest heritage passenger carrying railways.

Located only five minutes from the Devonport CBD, we have plenty of parking (and RV Parking) and easy access to the Bass Highway.

Operating times: The railway is currently open to the public on weekends only as we recover from the effects of Covid-19.

Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays with departures at 10am, 11am, 12nm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

The Don River Railway also has a restoration workshop in the Inveresk Railyard Precinct in Launceston where historic items of rolling stock are constantly under restoration. This facility is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings

Don River Railway is owned and operated by members and volunteers who enjoy running and operating trains and 100% of our profit goes back into the railway to maintain our assets to ensure we continue; "Re-creating living Tasmanian Railway history, for the benefit of the entire region".

So come down to the Don River Railway and enjoy a great day out.