Tips to Use Free Train Travel in January

Tips to Use Free Train Travel in January

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Posted 2018-01-17 by Dave Walshfollow

Wed 17 Jan 2018 - Sun 28 Jan 2018



The Outer Harbor and Grange train services have been closed for a while as works on the Torrens Rail Junction Project have been carried out. Commuters to the western suburbs have had to rely on substitute bus services in the meantime, causing a great deal of inconvenience to people who usually travel by train.

Both Grange and Outer Harbor railway lines re-opened in January, and the government has promised free train travel for everyone on these services until January 28 to compensate for the trouble caused to passengers. For people who haven't taken these train trips before, it's a golden opportunity to go west and explore - here are some tips of fun things to do on your free train ride.



Bowden
Bowden and Brompton are historic suburbs that are slowly being gentrified. Hop off at Bowden railway station to take a heritage walk and admire the old architecture, or look at the new housing which is now on the market just minutes from the city. Call into Plant 4 Markets for lunch and a drink, or eat at the conveniently located Loose Caboose Cafe in the old Bowden railway station.

Croydon
Explore the 7 Top Places to Visit on Elizabeth Street Croydon using your free train travel in January, or visit a unique heritage listed reverberatory incinerator at Josiah Mitton Reserve Playground .



Woodville & Woodville Park
Do some thrifty shopping for a bargain at the Salvation Army Store at Woodville or pop in for a great coffee at the delightfully art deco Cafe Latino at Woodville Park - just because you can.

Port Adelaide
You might need to devote a day to Port Adelaide on your free train trip. There are so many fun things to do in the Port that it's hard to finish it all in less than a day. Wander down to the South Australian Maritime Museum, the current exhibition is Leviathan: An Astonishing History of Whales , which is a pretty cool thing to do on a summer's day. Your ticket also gets you into the lighthouse free, so you can check out the views from the top.

Take a look around the Port River and admire the maritime heritage and amazing collection of vessels there - you may catch a dolphin if you are quick. Head west to Hart's Mill and its award winning playground , then take a walk on the Anna Rennie Path (previously Port Adelaide Loop Path.



Following the river east will take you to Dock 1 where you should tour the Clipper ship City of Adelaide . Keep an eye out for ghost signs and the Wonderwalls Festival street art in this area. The redevelopment of Dock 1 will sadly see the City of Adelaide move to Dock 2, quite a distance away where Australia's oldest powered ship the Nelcebee has been languishing some years.

Of course, while you're at Port Adelaide there are two other splendid museums to visit - the SA Aviation Museum and the National Railway Museum . Afterwards refresh yourself on the Heritage Pub Trail , or have lunch at the newly reopened Port Admiral Hotel or the Low and Slow American BBQ .

Glanville
Glanville is the closest railway station to Semaphore, a buzzing coastal community that I love to visit. Take a stroll down bustling Semaphore Road to take in the amazing buildings , cool cafes, and friendly casual atmosphere. If you've got kids the foreshore amusement park is just the place to go in January. Another highlight is joining the Coast Park walking trail which runs between North Haven and Sellicks Beach.



Outer Harbor
There are so many gigantic cruise ships visiting Outer Harbor that you have a good chance of seeing one if you come down by train. Check the cruise liner schedule for dates, or just head down to the Lady Ruthven Reserve where there's a playground and you can watch people fishing.

Grange
For over a hundred years people from miles around have flocked to Grange by train, as it's only a short walk to the beach. It may not be as busy now as it once was because more people travel by car, but Grange has gone through a renaissance lately. Grab a coffee and cake at the bakery, or fresh fish and chips on the foreshore before taking a walk on the jetty. For a longer historical walk follow this heritage trail .



More Ideas?
Do you have other tips to use free train travel in January? There are so many fun things to do along the Grange and Outer Harbor railway lines that we couldn't cover them all. Tell us your favourites in the comments!

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!date 17/01/2018 -- 28/01/2018
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