1 / 3Miniature Train
📍 Masterton, Wellington
The Miniature Train at Queen Elizabeth Park runs three laps around a small island on a quarter-scale railway with a DG class diesel and occasional Atlantic steam runs. No booking needed. Operates Saturdays and select holidays.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers from toddlers to grandparents describe this as a highlight. The three-lap circuit gives a proper ride rather than a token loop, the tunnel and bridges add variety, and the conductor's commentary keeps energy up. The fare means families can ride multiple times. Reviewers note the queue moves fast even when it looks long.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Gary Esler
4 years ago
“A great place to visit on the island at Queen Elizabeth Park. Only $1 a ride for 3 laps of the island with a tunnel and 4 bridges. A café nearby and boats for hire, plus a deer park, children's playground, miniput and a new skate park. Have a picnic on the island or at one of the many tables around the park. A great family place to visit.”
Bronson Dredge
5 years ago
“Awesome little train takes you on a trip around the inside of the pond. Great for all ages and sizes, it’s comfortable to ride on. Best part is you get 3 laps for only $1! Don’t be put off if the line is a little long, it moves fast”
Fraser Bell
a year ago
“This is a great asset for Masterton. The railway is one quarter scale and operates a DG class diesel with occasional runs by a 4-4-2 Atlantic steam locomotive. Rides are only $1 - unchanged since about 1986!”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsSmall island
4 reviews
Ride
3 reviews
Family place
2 reviews
Train ride
2 reviews
Friendly staff
2 reviews
Overview
The Miniature Train circles a small island inside Queen Elizabeth Park on a quarter-scale railway. The DG class diesel pulls carriages across four bridges and through a tunnel on each three-lap circuit. An Atlantic 4-4-2 steam locomotive makes occasional special runs. Staff are praised for friendliness. No booking needed - show up and ride. Pram accessible at the boarding area. The park also holds a café, boat hire, deer park, playground, minigolf, and skate park.
