Don River Railway — Attraction in Devonport

Pleasantly surprised at the smooth organisation of access to booking and venue, and options of available times.🙂 The 'approach' up the walkway into the building was beautifully clean with a full and clear view of the old steam and electronic trains, let alone entering the building itself to heading out onto the verandah for boarding being taken back 100 years ready for yet for the ride itself ! 😃 The train ride itself was just "wonderful", the guide/train driver so very pleasant taking his part in his old time attire, he was so competent in his knowledgeable of Tasmania's railway history, informative and accommodating as he took us back through time to an authentic visit to past time train travel, as we viewed outside the train windows of the woods on one side and the Don river on the other !😀 There was a selection of train cabooses from general to first class to choose to ride in as we may ! 😯😃And it 'felt' like we were in that era !. Myself and my Granddaughter were "taken aback" by the "whole" experience we did not expect such as what it was..... Just so very entertained and "thrilled" by such a polished experience.😁 It didn't end there either - after the train ride we were welcome to walk amid the old trains and climb aboard them for a look ! AND able to climb up into the old watch Tower ! 😁 The venue itself and the hands on display area of past train travel accessories from old suitcases, lighting, train parts and tools, information was worth visiting in itself !. There was a shop and displays and options of memorabilia ! , we brought a train domino game set, and then sat down and enjoyed a Dixie ice cream and relaxed.😊 Oh look we could not recommend it more highly, and will be ! - and we will be going back time and again, and will be having my granddaughter's Birthday party there this yr. You are just missing out if you don't take the time to enjoy this wonderful wonderful place ! An absolute and total credit to whoever saved these trains and transformed it into what it is today. We just want to say the biggest" THANKYOU" Don Train Railway, for an unforgettable memory! - and 'memories' are '...

We were looking for something to do on Australia Day and after experiencing the West Coast Wilderness Railway on our last trip to Tasmania we thought it would worth trying the Don River Railway. The tickets are only $17/adult and $12/children (4-15), which includes access to the rail museum and the railyard with all its assorted rail engines.

It is open Monday-Wednesday: 9am–2pm and Thursday-Sunday: 9am–4pm. It's a great spot to visit if you or your kids have any interest in trains but even if you don't it is still worth the visit.

There is no guarantee that that the steam train will be running at the time of your visit, as it does take a lot of time and staff hours to get it up and running. We had the diesel engine on our trip, which didn't diminish the experience. It is only a short 7km ride along the eastern shore of the Don River but it is a pleasant way to spend in the morning or afternoon. The entire operation is run by volunteers, who give up their own time to keep the whole operation functioning - which is pretty amazing, given the amount of rolling stock and how well it is maintained. Makes you really appreciate the time and effort they put it to make it such an...

What a gem this tourist railway is, I enjoyed a fabulous time travelling on the rail car, taking in the sights along the way. The train driver Martin gave a great commentary on the operation of the rail car and a good history of the Don railway. Special treat was after the ride he given a tour of the big shed housing the different types of engines and carriages, all from the viewing platform inside. I am very thankful for his knowledge and patience. I also like to point out the gentleman at the ticket counter who, without fuss, changed my train ride to the next departure time due to unforeseen circumstances on my part.

Did find it a little unclear about where I could walk to see the other trains in the open, not sure if I could or couldn't. Definitely think the mezzanine in the big shed should be accessible, it a safe place to see more of their historic trains from one spot. I found when I visited 2 years ago you couldn't see the trains up close without paying for a ride. Would like to see a token entry to visit the old relics without paying for a train ticket even if it's $5. or a bit more.

It's a great tourist railway and recommend...