Birthday Parties & Functions
Ever wanted to have your own railway to yourself now's your chance to hire the Hamilton Model Engineers railway. We have over an acre of space in Minogue Park for birthdays, end of year events, or a large family gathering. We have plenty of parking and space for tents marquees and even bouncy castles. email us at secretary@hme.co.nz or message us on Facebook to find out more information.
We cater to youth groups, organizations large or small and public groups looking to have their own fun experience at our park with the trains. Pricing will differ from our normal price list due to hiring our whole railway and facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide power, water or other facilities for our event?
Unfortunately we cannot due to water & power limitations within our own facilities. If power is necessary, we suggest a low-noise generator.
Can we book an event on a Sunday?
Absolutely! This is the preferred and most common method of booking, which allows for your group to ride our trains whilst we are open to the public from 10:30am - 3pm.
Can we book the trains for a weekday, Saturday or a Sunday you are not running?
If you wish to book trains for a weekday or a Sunday we are not running, this may be available for larger groups upon special request. Get in touch and we'll see what we can do!
Are bookings weather dependent?
Unless arranged prior for large groups, trains will not be able to run in forecast torrential rain. This would likely mean your party outside in the 'sun' wouldn't take place in the rain either, so we usually don't have many issues there.
Do I need a certain number of adults to every child?
We would recommend that if your group contains a large number of children under the age of 5, they are accompanied by at least one adult per carriage (one carriage can usually fit 4-5 children & one adult).
Can we bring equipment like Bouncy Castles?
Bouncy Castles are only allowed by Council Permit. Please contact the Hamilton City Council if you wish to bring a bouncy castle.
What if I want to host a larger scale event open to the public?
We're always keen to get onboard with new ideas in Minogue Park. Get in touch with us if you have a bigger idea in mind.