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Activities and Coming Events

Archer Park Station and its exhibitis are open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday to Friday, except for public holidays. School and coach tours are most welcome.

PO Box 243, Rockhampton Q 4700
Phone: 07 4922 2774
Fax: 07 4927 0120
E-mail: dennis.sheehan@rrc.qld.gov.au


Link to Archer Park colouring sheet

Download a brochure or colouring sheet.

Information Wanted!

We have discovered a cast iron and marble table that supposedly came from the Station Refreshment Rooms. Can you help us with details?

Ride the Purrey Steam Tram

The restored Purrey Steam Tram operates every Sunday (except December and January) from 10 am to 1 pm, and on special occasions.

Carriage Shade Capers

Several times each year Archer Park hosts a number of organisations and special activities with a 'gold coin' admission. Dates for 2008 are 20 April, 15 June (cancelled, tram not running), 31 August, and 26 October (changed from 19 October).

Typical special activities include displays of military artefacts, blacksmithing, military and railway modelling, woodworking, and rail heritage displays.

Queensland's 150th Celebrations

Events include the steam-hauled Q150 train... travelling throughout Queensland with local trips in Rockhampton 19-22 April. Details.

Hire the Tram for Your Special Occasion

Archer Park Station and Steam Tram may be hired for a variety of functions, including weddings, photo shoots, receptions, meetings and promotional activities.

School Break Programs

Archer Park's interactive school break programs attract several hundred young people each year.

Friend Meetings

General meetings of the Society are normally held at 3:30 pm the last Wednesday of every month.