Wizards Express, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: Feb 3rd, 2003
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Departing from Fremantle in Western Australia, apprentice wizards can take an enchanted journey to experience all things Harry Potter, including face painting, wizard raffles and train Twister.
At 10:20am the Wizard's Express pulls out of Fremantle station bound for Pinjarra. As the train fires up its engine and departs the station the sorcerer's apprentices, complete with Olivanders Wands and the latest Firebolt broomsticks, wave good-bye to Hagrid.
It isn't just the littlies that dress up in these school holiday day trips though - the entire crew aboard the express is decked out from head to toe in Harry Potter gear.
There's plenty to keep young magicians entertained during the trip, including sampling the wise Wizard's magic beans or a game of Quidditch. There's also a giant game of Twister to join in.
At 12:30 the train pulls into Pinjarra station, just a five minute walk from Edenvale House. Evenvale is believed to be haunted, and it's also rumoured to be home to a clan of witches who roam around the dungeon.
After the spooky stop it's back aboard the train to return to Fremantle. Light snacks including fairy bread and jelly cups are free, and more substantial food such as sandwiches, sausage rolls and Devonshire tea is available from the buffet car.
Before trip ends all travellers are presented with a magical certificate commemorating their trip on the Wizard's Express.
Before you head home, make a final stop at Jus Troppo, a mask and magic shop in the Fremantle Markets, for the perfect end to a truly magical day.
The facts:
Qantas flies to Perth daily from all capital cities.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
The Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle offers rooms from $190 per night.
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Tel: 1800 998 201
The Wizards Express runs during school holidays and other selected dates. It departs from Fremantle at 10.20 am and returns at 4:40 pm. Return tickets to Pinjarra cost from $36 for adults and $18 for children. It departs from Fremantle at 10:20am and returns at 4pm.
Hotham Valley Tourist Railway
Tel: 08 9221 4444
Wizard's Walk & Pinjarra Tourism
Tel: 08 9531 1438
Jus Troppo is open Fridays and weekends.
Jus Troppo, Fremantle markets
Tel: 08 9336 6344
Western Australian Tourism
Tel: 1300 361 351
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