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Ferrymead Park information
The Garden City Model Railway Club is located within the Ferrymead
historic park:

Ferrymead Historic Park
PO Box 19988
Christchurch
New Zealand.

Tel. (03) 384 1970

The entrance to the park is from Ferrymead park drive.

The park is usually open to the public during the hours of 10am to
4:30pm on a 7 day per week basis - except Christmas Day. Public
bus transport is available via the Lyttelton (no.28 bus) and Sumner
bus routes (no.30 bus), or no 35 bus (best one). The City Information
Centre or bus company would be happy to advise on the most
suitable route to take. A taxi from the city centre would cost
approximately NZ$15 to $20 (check the price with the taxi company).

There is an entry fee to gain admission to the Ferrymead Historic
Park, however family or group concessions may be available.
Entry to GCMR clubhouse is included in the entry fee to the park.

Club Information
The Garden City Model Raiway Club's building (shown below)
houses a number of displays, layouts and dioramas including a
model railway museum. The lower level contains the Garden City
Model Railroad Club layouts and is open to the public during the
Park's normal operating hours. At times some of the displays may
not be available. A smaller upstairs area is used by the club for its
regular meetings.

GCMR Clubrooms

Sunday is considered the best day to visit as many park exhibits are operational and the Garden City Model Railway Club layouts are usually manned.

Monday nights are set aside as the club's activity/meetings. Prospective members and visitors from other clubs are welcome to attend with prior arrangement.