Hours and Admission

Opening hours

Trainworks is open 7 days a week.
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm

Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day

Ticket prices

  Family Concession Groups Adult Child
Exhibition entry          
Entry Fee only $57.00 $16.00 $12.00 $19.00 $11.00
Ride experience - Sundays only          
Return to Buxton $39.00 $12.00 $12.00 $15.00 $12.00
Combination ticket - Sundays only          
Exhibition entry & train ride $87.00 $23.00 N/A $26.00 $21.00


Yearly tickets

Please visit our yearly pass page for yearly entry and grounds only entry types. A year long pass makes an ideal gift for friends, relatives and rail enthusiasts. 

Combination entry including Ride Experience

This ticket includes a Steam Train ride during your visit to Trainworks. This ticket is valid on days when train rides are operating. Please click here to view what's on.

Family tickets

A family consists of 2 adults and up to 4 children

Children

Child ticket prices apply to school aged children. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge with a paying adult.

Groups and tours

Click here for more information about group bookings.

Concessions

The following types of concessions qualify for concession pricing at Trainworks :

  • Seniors Card
  • Pension Concession Card
  • Patrons with a Disability Pension entitlement
  • Companion Card
  • Student ID Card

Companion Card

Trainworks accepts companion card or its equivalent for carers of patrons with a disability or carers requirement. A carer will be admitted free of charge upon presentation of a companion card or equivalent. For more information on this program please visit http://www.companioncard.org.au.
 

Weather Conditions
 

Trainworks is open in all weather conditions and in many cases will be fine, when it appears otherwise in Sydney.
In Winter, between the months of June and August, the conditions in Thirlmere may be changeable at times. We would encourage you to bring a jacket with you in the event of a change in weather during the day.
In Summer, please ensure you bring a hat and sunscreen for outdoor activties.

Most of the site is undercover in the event of rain.