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Visitors to Ferrymead Heritage Park.
The Ferrymead Railway is located
within the Ferrymead Heritage Park
in south-east Christchurch. The Railway is open for viewing as follows:
 | General viewing:
During normal Park opening hours 10-4:30 daily. Access is limited to display areas and
items that are stored outside.
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| Operating days:
The Ferrymead Railway currently operates the first Sunday of the month. Additional operating days are held
during January when we run Saturday and Sunday every weekend, over Easter
and Labour Day Weekends and many
public holidays. Operating hours are the normal Park hours 10-4:30. . To see the current
operating schedule, go to the Running Schedule page.
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| Work days:
Railway work days are a also a good time to visit. Workdays are Thursdays and
Saturdays, and Wednesday evenings during the summer. Areas of the Railway not normally
available to the public may be accessible during work day and members are on site to
answer questions. Access and availability of equipment is subject to staff discretion and
safety regulations.
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| Charters and special
viewing: Are available and may be arranged through our Public Relations
Officer. Charters are not expensive and a great way for you or your group to spend a
few hours. Contact us for more information
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Overseas
Visitors
The best time to experience New
Zealand is between mid October and the end of March. Generally the weather is settled and
mild. Ferrymead Railway operates and holds work days year round as weather
permits. Refer to the Running Schedule page for more
information.
How To Get Here
Ferrymead Heritage Park is located in the suburb
of Ferrymead, approximately 7 km from Cathedral Square in downtown Christchurch. The
public entrance is on Truscotts Road near the intersection of Ferrymead Park Drive. Access
is either via Ferry Road on the way to Sumner or off Martindales Road.
Public transport options include the following:
| Taxi. The fare from the central
city is approximately $20 (enquire from your driver or taxi company as to the actual fare
to be charged).
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| Public Bus. Redbus operates a
daily service to Heathcote that passes via Bridle Path Road.
Catch Bus No. 35 from the central city to the the Ferrymead Heritage Park
stop. Walk across the car park to the Park entrance. Alternately you may catch the
No. 28 bus to Lyttelton and get off at Truscotts Road and walk back to the Park entrance.
Fare and timetable information for No. 28 and 35 buses is available from
Metroinfo on +64 3 366 8855 or Environment
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For details of Park opening days, hours and
entrance charges to Ferrymead Heritage Park, contact the Park office.
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