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Waipuna Minature Trains

πŸ“ Mount Wellington, Auckland

β˜…4.9(46 Google reviews)πŸ’°$2πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Waipuna Miniature Trains is the Auckland Society of Model Engineers' miniature railway at Peterson Reserve, Mt Wellington (alongside Panmure Basin). Open Sunday afternoons 1pm-4pm, weather permitting. Affordable family outing.

βœ“ Sunday afternoonsβœ“ Volunteer-run by ASMEβœ“ Affordable family outingβœ“ Mt Wellingtonβœ“ Hidden gem

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for younger kids and grandparents who'll enjoy short train rides at a relaxed pace. Reviewers consistently call out the friendly volunteers and the affordable pricing - a hidden gem on Auckland's east side.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Open Sunday afternoons 1pm-4pm only, weather permitting
⏰Closed two weekends over Christmas/New Year - check the website
🎟️Volunteer-run by Auckland Society of Model Engineers
πŸš—Pairs well with a walk around Panmure Basin

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Alex Tjahjana

7 months ago

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β€œIt was a great experience. The people are friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The rides were fun for both adults and children. My son was just keep going for more rides. Also have a lawn inside the track loop with a few seats, great for picnic, lunch or having a break from riding the miniature trains. They only accept cash or bank transfer. There's an ice cream van in the vicinity that sometime can do cash out; though I recommend you to bring cash to avoid all the hassle.”

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3 months ago

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β€œA fun little train experience that’s definitely worth the ticket price. After the ride, you can enjoy a relaxing walk around the lake, which makes the visit even better. It’s a great spot for families, especially with kids, and also perfect for cycling or a casual stroll. A lovely place to spend a few hours outdoors.”

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Danielle Mendoza

9 months ago

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β€œI meet there the love of my trip in new Zealand, we was parking in the swings, It's been a year since then. He loved trains. I just realized there's a miniature one you can ride on there. I wish we could have ridden it together.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Miniature railway

4 reviews

Train ride

3 reviews

Fun for adults

3 reviews

Cash only

2 reviews

Picnic area

2 reviews

Overview

Waipuna Miniature Trains operates from Peterson Reserve at Peterson Road, Mt Wellington - alongside Panmure Basin. Run by the Auckland Society of Model Engineers (ASME), the railway opens to the public every Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, weather permitting. Closed for two weekends over Christmas and New Year. A volunteer-run, low-cost family outing.

πŸ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday13:00-16:00

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