Esplanade Miniature Railway

Hop aboard a miniature train and enjoy a ride through Palmerston North’s beautiful Victoria Esplanade.

The Esplanade Scenic Railway was established in 1969 and travels through native bush and secluded areas of the Esplanade.

The new extension loop takes the railway all the way to the children's playground and back again.
The track is 2.2km long and the ride is approximately 20 minutes duration.

Hours of Operation

1 - 4pm Saturday and Sunday, school and public holidays. Extended hours in January.

Tickets 

A fare of $2.00 gives a passenger a full circuit back to their starting station, but they may break the journey at the other station before returning if they wish. 

Location

The Victoria Esplanade