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Auckland Society of Model Engineers

📍 Panmure, Auckland

★4.5(54 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Auckland Society of Model Engineers offers miniature train rides and model boat sailing at Peterson Reserve, Panmure, on Sunday afternoons. Track has two tunnels; two trains typically run at once. Outdoor, pram-accessible, all ages.

✓ miniature trains✓ model boats✓ tunnel track✓ Sunday rides✓ all ages✓ pram-friendly

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers highlight how much kids love the tunnel sections of the train ride. The club members are praised for being friendly and patient with young passengers, and the two-train operation keeps wait times short.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Open Sunday afternoons - check the club's schedule for run days
⏰Outdoor setting, pram-accessible grounds
đŸŽŸī¸Model boat area separate from the train track - two experiences in one visit

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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54 Google reviews

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PhantasmalFiend

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Amazing!!! The train was so good. It was only $2 a ride or 6 for $10. The train had surprisingly good speed and a decent length track . 10/10 would definitely go again.”

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Nesh khalifa

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Nice place in Panmure with small trains. You can ride them on Sundays. It is fun for kids and families. Friendly people run it and it is a good simple outing.”

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Benedict Uy

4 years ago

★★★★★

“They have two things around the basin. The first on is the train station and line near their main building. The other is the water area for boating. Both are looked after by them. Quite a nice place for kids and kids at heart.”

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Overview

Auckland Society of Model Engineers opens Peterson Reserve to the public on Sunday afternoons for miniature train rides and model boat sailing. The train track passes through two tunnels, with two trains typically running at once to keep queues short. A separate water area hosts model boat sailing. Friendly club members engage curious children throughout. The outdoor setting is pram-accessible and free to all ages.

🕐 Opening Hours

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Sunday13:00-16:00

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