1 / 2Picton Model Railway
📍 Picton, Marlborough
Run by the Picton Society of Model Engineers, this miniature railway loops through tree tunnels, over a bridge, and right alongside a waterfall. Located at the far end of Picton Memorial Park, past the water playground.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
"What a wonderful ride! Everyone, young and old, gets two laps! You go under a bridge, through a tree tunnel, right next to a waterfall! Highly recommend - quick and easy way to turn any adult into a giggling child!" - Shalaka Parashar
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Gavin Panter
9 months ago
“Kids loved it - albeit they are probably at the older end of kids on the train. However, do do as your told as no-nonsense is allowed as e witnessed by the poor kids that had borrowed sail boats from the same establishment.”
Shalaka Parashar
2 years ago
“Ohh what a wonderful ride! Everyone, young and old, gets two laps! You go under a bridge, you go through a tree tunnel, you travel right next to a waterfall! All for 20¢ per person! And you can leave donations!! This little train is located right at the far end of the Picton Memorial Park, just past the children's water/play park! Run and maintained by the The Picton Society of Model Engineers, you can also sail model yachts in the boating pond it surrounds on the Picton foreshore. Highly recommend, quick and easy way to turn any adult into a giggling child!!”
Matthew Wright
5 years ago
“Great fun attraction for children and adults. The volunteers working there are clearly passionate about their work and it made our visit to Picton so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit with the family to this beautiful spot.”
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Overview
The Picton Model Railway is a volunteer-operated miniature railway at the far end of Picton Memorial Park, next to a boating pond where model yachts can also be sailed. Every ride includes two full laps taking passengers under a bridge, through a tree tunnel, and alongside a waterfall. The passionate volunteer crew from the Picton Society of Model Engineers create a warm, welcoming experience. Reviewers consistently describe it as turning adults into giggling children.
