Australian Sugar Cane Railway
đ Bundaberg North, QLD
Volunteer-operated miniature railway running a 2km route through Bundaberg botanic gardens. Passengers choose steam or diesel locomotive. Trains run on demand with short waits. Gardens provide a picnic space after the ride.
The train ride was good and relaxing. It goes through the Botanical Gardens. Price is reasonable.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with young children aged 1â8 who respond to trains and an outdoor setting. The ride is gentle and unhurried â around 10â15 minutes depending on the day. The botanic gardens extend the visit into a full morning out. Volunteers are warm and engaging, particularly with small children.
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Karen Pope
2 months ago
âThe train ride was good and relaxing. It goes through the Botanical Gardens. Price is reasonable.â
Carl Halpin
2 years ago
âA great way to see the botanical gardens and ride on either a steam or diesel train. The day I visited the diesel train was in service and I only waited about 10mins for a ride. They seem to run on demand so a great service, especially for only $6 an adult. The train also runs through the storage shed where you can see the steam engines and works in progress. Friendly staff and a nice relaxing ride around the gardens. Recommended for train lovers.â
Coralie Graham
6 years ago
âWhat a fantastic place to take the kids! My 8 year old and 1 year old absolutely loved it!! It's set up in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, so it's a great way to see the gardens before you go and explore them. The train conductors are all volunteers and you can truly see how much they love doing it for their community. The price is extremely reasonable for the kind of experience you get. Overall this is an absolute MUST if you find yourself in Bunderberg!! Thanks Australian Sugarcane Railway for the experience!!!â
Jaime Thomson
3 years ago
âOur boys (2 and 4) thought this was great. The price at time of posting was $5 per adult and $2 for school aged children so we thought that was good value. There was a little wait to get on the train as the gardens was busy and it was about a 15-20 min ride.â
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Overview
The Australian Sugar Cane Railway winds 2km through Bundaberg botanic gardens on restored heritage track. Passengers can ride behind a steam or diesel locomotive depending on which is in service that day. Volunteers run the operation with genuine enthusiasm for the railway heritage. Trains run on demand so waits are typically short. The route passes through the garden grounds and storage sheds. The surrounding botanic gardens are open for picnics and exploration afterwards.
