Step aboard for Tasmania’s most unique Halloween celebration as Don River Railway transforms into a world of ghostly train rides, eerie characters, themed entertainment and unforgettable Halloween experiences.
Whether you’re looking for a fun family-friendly adventure or a night of scares and suspense, there’s a Halloween experience waiting for you.
This year, guests can choose between two distinct Halloween experiences.
Which Session Is Right For Me?
| Feature | 🎃 Family Halloween | 👻 Haunted Rail Encounters |
| Recommended Age | All Ages | 13+ |
| Atmosphere | Fun & Family Friendly | Darker & More Immersive |
| Trick-or-Treating | ✅ | ❌ |
| Jump Scares | ❌ | ✅ |
| Best For | Families & Younger Children | Teenagers & Adults |
What’s Included
Included With Every Admission
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Session Specific Inclusions
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Every Admission Includes FREE Premium Experience Tickets
- Adult Admission includes 1 Premium Experience Ticket
- Child Admission includes 1 Premium Experience Ticket
- Family Admission includes 4 Premium Experience Tickets
Additional Premium Experience Tickets can be purchased for
$10 online or $12 on the day.
Admission Prices
| Online | At The Gate | |
| Adult | $30 | $36 |
| Child (15 & Under) | $20 | $24 |
| Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) | $99 | $119 |
Book online and save while helping us plan attendance, staffing and event logistics.
Premium Experiences
Premium Experience Tickets can be redeemed on any participating attraction.
🎃 Family Halloween
- Spryte’s Magical Carriage – Magical stories and gentle Halloween fun for younger children.
- The Addams Express – A delightfully dreadful theatrical train journey.
- The Red Room – Fortune telling, strange railway stories and mysterious predictions.
- Phantom of the Rails – Mystery, humour and Halloween fun aboard a haunted carriage.
- BeatleJuice: The Monster Mash – A family-friendly Halloween singalong.
Recommended for children under 7. Spryte’s Magical Carriage operates during Family Halloween sessions only and concludes at 6:30pm.
👻 Haunted Rail Encounters (13+)
- The Addams Express – A darker and more immersive after-dark performance.
- The Railway Séance – Attempt to contact spirits who linger along the railway.
- Phantom of the Rails – The Phantom’s darker side emerges after sunset.
- BeatleJuice: The Monster Mash After Hours – A high-energy Halloween rock party.
Some experiences contain immersive audience interaction and Halloween scares.
Premium Experiences operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Age Guidance
- 🎃 Family Halloween is designed for families and younger children.
- 👻 Haunted Rail Encounters is recommended for ages 13+.
- Haunted Rail Encounters may contain jump scares, darker themes, low lighting and audience interaction.
- Children must remain supervised by a responsible adult.
How It Works
- Select your preferred session.
- Purchase your admission tickets.
- Add extra Premium Experience Tickets if desired.
- Check in at the gate using your QR code.
- Receive your physical Premium Experience Tickets.
- Redeem them throughout the event.
Important Information
- Premium Experiences operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- One Premium Experience Ticket is required per person, per experience.
- Additional tickets may be purchased subject to availability.
- Premium Experience Tickets are valid for one use only.
- Some Haunted Rail Encounters experiences contain jump scares and immersive audience interaction.
🎃 Family Halloween
Fun, family-friendly Halloween entertainment featuring trick-or-treating, train rides, roaming characters and magical experiences.
👻 Haunted Rail Encounters (13+)
A darker and more immersive Halloween experience featuring scares, supernatural encounters and after-dark performances.
