As Australia’s only railway located on a foreshore, the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway has brought enjoyment and fun to locals and tourists over many years since its first public running day in January 1999.
Located on eight hectares of stunning parkland on the picturesque foreshore of Portarlington overlooking Port Phillip Bay, the Miniature Railway is looking for new volunteers to help run the railway and to have a lot of fun along the way!
“The mini railway is always looking for volunteers to help run this unique tourist attraction, so come on down, make yourself known and get involved,” says vice-president Brian Coleman.
A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point Richards Station, your are overcome with the freshness of the ocean breeze, as the train windes through picturesque parkland’s.
This passenger-carrying miniature railway is located only a 30 minute drive from Geelong and makes an ideal day trip location for families. Located right near the beach, bring a picnic and enjoy the parks and playgrounds, walking trails, free electric barbeque facilities and kiosk.
The trains run at frequent intervals and each ride spans about ten minutes. Tickets cost only four dollars for a ride, with children under the age of two able to ride for free. Family and periodical tickets are also available for purchase.
You can find the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway within the grounds of the Portarlington Bayside Family Park, on the corner of Point Richards Road and Boat Road, Portarlington.
For more information, visit www.miniaturerailway.com.au or search Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc on Facebook.
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OPERATING DATES DECEMBER, 2021 – MARCH, 2022
DAY & DATE:
RUNNING TIMES:
Sunday, 5th December, 2020 (6th Birthday)
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 12th December, 2020
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 19th December, 2020
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 22nd December, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 26th December, 2020 (Boxing Day)
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 29th December, 2020
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 2nd January, 2022
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 5th January, 2022
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, 8th January, 2022 (Twilight Run)
4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Sunday, 9th January, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 12th January, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 16th January, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 19th January, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 23rd January, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 26th January, 2022
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 30th January, 2022
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 7th February, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 14th February, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 21st February, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 28th February, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 6th March, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday. 13th March, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 20st March, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday, 27th March, 2021
11.00 am to 4.00 pm
