Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 6, 2021 21:22:14 GMT 10
2021 VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALS
COCKLE TRAIN & GOOLWA MUSEUMS - Wednesday, 5 May
COCKLE TRAIN & GOOLWA MUSEUMS - Wednesday, 5 May
Wednesday is the day to experience some of the many attractions to be found in Goolwa, a 19 kilometre drive from the Nationals venue. Not all of the following activities operate every day of the week, but Wednesday is the day they are all open!
You can visit the attractions whenever you want during the day, and travel from Victor Harbor to Goolwa on the Cockle Train if you wish (see below). However, the various locations in Goolwa are some distance apart, so we are suggesting that you drive your car to Goolwa so that you can get between the locations easily and take the Cockle Train trip from Goolwa and return, but it's up to you how you do it.
COCKLE TRAIN RIDE FROM GOOLWA TO VICTOR HARBOR & RETURN
The Cockle Train is operated by the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway, and commences its run at Goolwa station, in the historic Wharf Precinct alongside the River Murray. After crossing the main Goolwa to Victor road the line heads off across the plains to Middleton and then to Port Elliot where it reaches the Encounter Bay coast. After leaving Port Elliot the train climbs to the top of the coastal cliffs and passengers then experience some of the most picturesque coastal scenery on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with nothing separating you from the beach below and a perfect view of the Southern Ocean - in winter the home of Southern Right Whales. After a 30 minute journey the train edges into Victor Harbor station, right in the centre of the town and surrounded with its iconic pine trees. Here, the locomotive is detached from the carriages and turned on its specially retained 30m long electric turntable before rejoining the carriages for the return journey to Goolwa. (Be aware that some trains are headed by diesel locomotives rather than steam.)
TIMETABLE: There are a number of Cockle Trains running during the day. The following timetable will apply in May (but check at the station for any updates):
COST & TICKETS: The Steam Ranger Heritage Railway has kindly offered to provide a 10% discount for people attending the VV Nationals. Discount vouchers will be available at the Nationals.
The cost including the discount for a return ticket from Goolwa to Victor Harbor (or vice versa) will be Adults $29.00, Seniors $25.50, Children 4 to 16 years $16.50, Family 2 Adults plus 2 Children (4 to 16) $77.00,
The discount will also apply to fares for shorter or one-way journeys.
There are no reserved seats on the Cockle Train, therefore you do not need to book in advance. Train tickets can be obtained from the Victor Harbor, Pt Elliot or Goolwa station ticket offices on the day of travel.
MUSEUM VISITS: Visit these at your leisure subject to allocation to groups (see below)
GOOLWA MOTOR MUSEUM
Goolwa Motor Museum is owner Michael Finniss' private collection of classic and vintage vehicles, including a number of Australian-built Chrysler cars. This one should appeal to all Mopar lovers!
LOCATION: 45 Gardiner Street, Goolwa
OPENING HOURS: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
COST: $8.00 adults; $5.00 children (Note: Cash only; no EFTPOS available)
ALLOCATION TO GROUPS: Due to Covid-19 requirements, there is a cap on how many people can enter the Motor Museum at the one time. You will therefore be asked to sign up for a time to visit the Museum prior to the day.
RIVER DOLLS OF GOOLWA
An award winning display of dolls and toys.
LOCATION: 32 Cadell Street, Goolwa
OPENING HOURS: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
COST: $4.00 adults; $3.00 children
ALLOCATION TO GROUPS: Due to Covid-19 requirements, there is a cap on how many people can enter the Doll Museum at the one time. You will therefore be asked to sign up for a time to visit the Museum prior to the day.
GOOLWA NATIONAL TRUST MUSEUM (Afternoon only)
The Goolwa National Trust Museum is the home of "Pop" Kaesler's first motor caravan built in 1929 on the back of a 1924 Dodge truck (shown in the photo above). [His second motor caravan is on display at the Nuriootpa caravan park in the Barossa Valley.]
LOCATION: 11 Porter Street, Goolwa
OPENING HOURS: 1.30 to 4.00 pm
COST: $3.50 adults; $1.00 child
ALLOCATION TO GROUPS: Due to Covid-19 requirements, there is a cap on how many people can enter the National Trust Museum at the one time. You will therefore be asked to sign up for a time to visit the Museum prior to the day.
