River Edge Park Miniature Railway

River Edge Park Miniature Railway

Trains run Sundays from 10 am - until 3 pm, weather permitting. $2 entry. If cancelled, trains may run the following Sunday. Listen to 1XX, visit their Facebook page to confirm.

Access via the McAlister St car park.  Hosted by The Eastern Bay of Plenty Model Engineers Society Inc.

Closed-toe footwear required.

Visit their Facebook page for more running day information

  • Train coming through
  • Train riding through bush
  • All aboard
  • Night rides
  • Train tracks and nearby playground

Contact Details

River Edge Park between the Rose Gardens and the Skate Park
Whakatāne
New Zealand

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