Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc in Portarlington, Victoria | Party & entertainment service

Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc

Locality: Portarlington, Victoria

Phone: +61 476 124 598

Address: Cnr of Point Richard Road and Boat Road; 3223 Portarlington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://miniaturerailway.com.au

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25.01.2022 Next scheduled train run is wed 15th Jan...11.00 am until 4.00 pm..school holiday run.!

25.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders,.....good bye summer.....First day of Autumn today, but its going to be warm, summers last hurrah!..Train running today Sunday 1st March from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, so grab the kids and have a last play in the sunshine , or soak up the sun as you trip around the tracks on an almost 10 minute ride, with views of the bay to die for, crisp clean air, and it only costs $4.00 a ride!.Coffee at the station , souvenirs to check out, we even have a train colour...ing book, T shirts for the littlies, key rings, stubby holders, and lots more.....bring a picnic, or have a BBQ lunch with us.Tables and seats and public BBQs,..... childs playground, plenty of room to run and play......4 rides for $14.00 or why not have a day out and purchase a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children for $35.00 gives you unlimited rides on the date of purchase....Public toilets on site, free parking, no entry fee, you only pay if you wish to ride the trains or make a purchase....very family budget friendly, Merindee is our party girl, who makes childhood birthday parties at the train come true, great idea Mums...phone her on 0476 1224 598..come and play, ..... decide to stay! See more

23.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is Sunday 22nd March from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, will keep you posted!

23.01.2022 The Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is seeking your support. We have established a Go Fund Me Page to raise funds for a number of refurbishment projects around the mini railway. Can you assist us by making a donation to our appeal ??. Your help would be really appreciated.

22.01.2022 The PBMRI is seeking your support. We are conducting a Go Fund Me Appeal and are seeking your donations. Money raised will be used to carry out track refurbishments, repainting of our station and signal boxes and repairs to other infrastructure. Can you help us ??>. https://www.gofundme.com/f/portarlington-bayside-miniature-

21.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is this coming Sunday 8th March, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm...so those of you who are having a long weekend holiday, please consider having a visit to us!

21.01.2022 Train is running tomorrow Sunday 16th of May.....11.00 am until 4.00 pm, however the weather is threatening to spoil our fun, but will keep you posted.!

19.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is Sunday 15th March from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, hoping the weather will be kind!

17.01.2022 Wow, some very lucky people at the train site yesterday were so thrilled to see dolphins frolicking in the bay....just another reason to visit the miniature trains!...the weather Gods smiled on us yesterday too and we managed to get a full day in without the predicted storms that were about.....so....our next run is this Wednesday 22nd of Jan, this will be our last school holiday Wednesday run, as most children will be back at school by wed 29th Jan. ....so to sum up we are ...running this Wednesday 22nd of Jan and next Sunday 26th Jan (Australia Day) after this we will revert to running every Sunday. So see you on Wednesday! ...and don't forget our party lady Merindee, on 0476 124 598, imagine the fun your child could have at a birthday party at the miniature trains, we are unique to the area, with plenty of room to run, ride and play Call Merindee today and lock it in! See more

16.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, how are you enjoying being back at school? Our next scheduled train run is this Sunday Feb 9th, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, so get that homework done so you can come down and have a run, ride and play with your friends..perhaps they haven't been to the miniature trains before, ....better show them around, have a BBQ lunch with us and check out the goodies in the station!

15.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is on Sunday 23rd Feb, from 11.00 am until 4.00....hoping the weather will be a little kinder to us.!

15.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, train is running today Sunday 9th Feb from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, will be a little breezy, but nothing like that fresh sea air to open up your lungs as you chug around the railway track, taking in all the sights and views over the bay to die for, bring a picnic or some takeaways or have a BBQ lunch with us, grab some snacks and a coffee from the station, and sit out on the seats and tables. Free parking, free entry, ( public toilets on site) you only pay ...if you wish to ride the trains.....$4.00 a ride, $14.00 for 4 rides, or for 2 adults and 2 children to ride all day, unlimited rides on the date of purchase. $35.00. Have you ever considered giving train ride tickets to a child as a birthday present, we are unique to the area...or why not go all out and have a child's birthday party at the train site, Merindee is our go to party lady on 0476 124 598, ......and .....not forgetting our volunteers are the ones that keep the whole show on the road....onwards and upwards people! See more

13.01.2022 Soooooo........its VOLUNTEER WEEK , this week, and aren't we glad, gives us an opportunity to express how grateful we are for their commitment to our cause and our success, because of them....and their service to our community. Heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers who give so much of themselves and expect so little in return...so here's a little hotch potch of tributes that we feel says it all..... You make a living by what you get.....you make a life by what you give.... Those who can... do.....those who can do more...volunteer. The key to our success , rests in people like you who embody the spirit of greatness by saying "yes I can" and "you can too" For some people volunteering is about giving.... but for the likes of you its a way of living....THANK YOU. Helping out, lending a hand someone who will understand a person who will always be there without a doubt...some one who cares A VOLUNTEER! There is no"" I " in team......but we sure are glad there is a" U" in volunteer. You know who you all are...never for a moment think that what you contribute to our little railway, is not appreciated.

12.01.2022 Train running this Sunday 23 of May, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm....so come on down and have some fun, and meet the best volunteers in the business!

11.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, what a cracking day for a train ride! train running today Sunday 8th March from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, enjoy your labour day long weekend holiday and come and have a ride on the train through the crisp open air of the park, with views of the bay to die for.....plenty of room to run and play, childs playground, seats and tables, public BBQ's or have a BBQ lunch with us. Goodies in the station, including coffee and snacks...lots of souvenirs as well, make g...reat gifts for the littlies...have some family quality time out today....bring a picnic, and a bunch of friends....public toilets on site, no parking fees, no entry fees, you only pay if you wish to ride, and it only costs $4.00 a ride..or 4 rides for $14.00 or Family ticket, (2 adults and 2 children) for $35.00 ...can ride all day ...unlimited rides on the date of purchase.(applies to family ticket only) ...very budget friendly day out for a family...and if you are considering a childs birthday at the train, Merindee is the lady you need to contact...on 0476 124 598. Come and play.....decide to stay! See more

10.01.2022 Wow, the weather Gods are smiling on us today (so far!) so train is running today (Sunday Feb 2nd) from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, so grab the family and get some of that brisk fresh ocean air into your lungs, smell the rain as you toot across the open spaces of the park, and see the joy on the faces of our little passengers as they experience the fun of the ride. Rides are only $4.00 a ride or 4 rides for $14.00 or $35.00 for 4 people giving unlimited rides all day on the date... of purchase, so bring a picnic, or have a BBQ lunch with us and have a family day out, Coffee and treats from the station, and check out the souvenirs! Views of the bay to die for, free parking, no entry fee, public toilets on site.....beach across the car park....tables, seats and public BBQs if you wish to do your own cooking...and what a cracking place for a childs birthday party, Merindee is our go to party lady on 0476 124 598...we are unique to the area, and of course we have the best volunteers around! See more

08.01.2022 Happy Mothers day ( 9th May) to all the Mums out there, gather up Mum today and bring her to the train, Running from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm and Mums ride FREE today all day, Make sure you get your free lucky ticket when you buy a ride ticket, which will put you into a draw to win a goody bag for Mum, drawn a few times across the day. Have a BBQ lunch with us or bring a picnic, coffee in the station, as well as other refreshments, Give Mum the day off, let her relax and enjoy ...the sunshine, and the fresh air as she takes an almost 10 minute ride through the park. Quality family time with lots of room to run and play and Mums...public toilets on site, so no mad dash looking for toilets with littlies. Free parking, free entry, no booking needed....and views of the bay to take your breath away...and ride tickets starting at $4.00 or 4 for $14.00 or $36.00 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children to ride all day on date of ticket purchase.....forget the dressing gown and the slippers, get Mum out and about! ENJOY! See more

08.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is Sunday 1st March...the first day of Autumn!...summer will be gone!. Running from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

07.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders....Happy Australia Day to all, ( Sunday 26th Jan) come on down to the miniature train today and have a train ride, and a BBQ lunch with us, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, cant get much more Australian than that!

07.01.2022 Train is running today, Sunday 16th May from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, will be a tad brisk, so bring your coat,...and breath in the fresh ocean air, as you travel on the train through the park on an almost 10 minute ride which will only cost you $4.00 per ride, $14.00 for 4 rides, no entry fee, no parking fee, no booking fee, and views of the bay that will take your breath away.Get off the electronics, and get some exercise and experience some good old fashioned volunteer service that we have at the railway, our volunteers are the best....our clients have told us so!...coffee and treats at the station, BBQ at lunchtime or bring your own picnic and make a day of it, plenty of room to run and play and ride the trains. Child's playground and public toilets on site. ENJOY!

06.01.2022 Train is closing as of now 1.20 pm Wednesday 15th due to high winds and rain, so sorry, ...our next run will be on Sunday 19th Jan from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

03.01.2022 Better bring Mum down to the train this Sunday 9th May, for Mothers day, train will run from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm MUMS RIDE FREE ALL DAY ON THIS DAY. Have heard a whisper that Mums may also be in the running for some little treats as well, There will be a FREE lucky ticket given when you buy a ticket to ride, These FREE tickets will be drawn across the day and will be the winner of a gift for Mum, which will be a surprise, so make sure you get your ticket when you buy a ticket to ride. and join in the fun.. A big thank you to all volunteers who forego their own mothers day to help run our miniature trains on this very special day. Happy Mothers day!

03.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is Sunday 15th March. Running from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, hoping the weather will be kind!

03.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, last run of the school holidays, tomorrow Sunday 26th January, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, so make the most of the beautiful weather, for this Australia Day weekend, and come on down to the miniature train site. Bring your family and friends and let the kids loose to ride, run and play, bring a picnic,(and put the blanket on the ground!) or some takeaways or get some drinks and eats....and COFFEE from the station...or have a BBQ with us....get away from ...the crazy crowd and kick back before the back to school madness! Rides are only $4.00 per ride for an almost 10 minute ride through the open spaces of the park...public .BBQs, seats and tables, kids playground and public toilets on site, free parking, free entry, the only time you pay is if you wish to ride the trains. Do have a look at the souvenirs in the station, great colouring books for little train fanatics...or big ones for that matter!..we even have T shirts for the littlies....great gift ideas......and ....of course the best group of volunteers who have gone above and beyond during these holidays to ensure you enjoy your day, you see them on the day, but you don't see all the behind the scenes work they do to keep us focused and moving forward.....couldn't do it without them...ENJOY! See more

03.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, children back to school this week so we revert back to our normal running times of each Sunday, so our next run is this Sunday 2nd Feb from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm.

02.01.2022 hI ho train riders, our next scheduled train run is next Sunday 16th Feb from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm....see you there!

02.01.2022 Hi Ho train riders, the weather is not going to play nice for us today, however at this stage we will run from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm unless the oncoming weather closes us down early, but will keep you posted, so to sum up, we will run today Sunday 19th Jan, from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, unless the weather shuts us down....here's hoping. To all our supporters and customers and volunteers a big thank you to all, as we raised $852.00 on our run for the bush fire appeal. on Sunday 12th Jan, this was a special $2.00 day run, and we so appreciate all the support that went into this event.!