Yarralumla Play Station
Yarralumla Play Station
Yarralumla Play Station
3.5
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Make a whole day of it at the Yarralumla Play Station and surrounding Weston Park. • Putt-putt around Canberra's most famous icons, • Ride on Bluebell and experience the original mini railway, • Feed the animals at the mini farm, • Relax and unwind with fresh food, barista-made coffee and scoop ice cream at the Station Shop Cafe on site. We are centrally located in the heart of Weston Creek where you can: • Enjoy a dip in Yarralumla Bay, • Cycle on the bike tracks or, • Just sit back and take in the iconic views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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3.5
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Genevieve B
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
The YPS is my daughters’ favourite place in Canberra! They love the train rides, mini golf and the farm animals. The cafe has great food and coffee and a fun train carriage vibe. We have held 2 birthday parties here when the girls turned 5 and 3, which everyone loved. YPS has wonderful options for parties, we did party food in a train carriage, 2 train rides and the jumpy castle, which went perfectly. I highly recommend YPS for birthday parties, family outings, mini golf, miniature train rides, visiting the animals or even just for breakfast, lunch or coffee!
Written 5 November 2023
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Tushar N
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Animals were friendly, but kept in very poor conditions. Their pens lacked grass, shelter or space. In the heat the animals were panting and had no shade. It was especially distressing to see the small dusty pen for the cow.
Written 28 October 2023
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Melissa W
Canberra, Australia9 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
While our 2 yr old thought the train was great...the condition of the "farm" was pretty appalling...being from Canberra we understand winter is cold and damp, but the mud pits of the cow and goats and alpacas seemed in an unreasonable condition...a number of the trees are clearly dead and we just felt unclean being there, couldn't wait to leave.
Skip the farm, stick to the train for young ones
Skip the farm, stick to the train for young ones
Written 1 July 2023
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Safari35413037277
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Jun. 2023 • Family
Animal cruelty/neglect observed at western park 'petting zoo'.
Veiwed goats locked in empty MUDDY pens with no cover or shelter or access to food. One pen contained a goat curled up on the only object contained within, a 1x1 Meter round wooden platform, sorounded by a sea of thick/deep mud with nothing to protect her from the wind, rain, cold, frost and no dry, firm area to stand. She was totally exposed to the elements with no way of retaining warmth.
Beyond this pen I noted more pens of similar condition containing 1-2 neglected goats in each.
What's going on and how are they allowed to get away with keeping animals in such appalling conditions?
Veiwed goats locked in empty MUDDY pens with no cover or shelter or access to food. One pen contained a goat curled up on the only object contained within, a 1x1 Meter round wooden platform, sorounded by a sea of thick/deep mud with nothing to protect her from the wind, rain, cold, frost and no dry, firm area to stand. She was totally exposed to the elements with no way of retaining warmth.
Beyond this pen I noted more pens of similar condition containing 1-2 neglected goats in each.
What's going on and how are they allowed to get away with keeping animals in such appalling conditions?
Written 24 June 2023
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Kay C
Sydney, Australia212 contributions
Apr. 2023
The area is lovely, the train is good fun for the children.
We visited the farm...I do have concerns for the animals and the conditions they are in. I only hope they have another place to be transferred that provides them with a larger encloser grass and room to move around. Most of the drinking water (a bath tub is used) was dirty and full of leaves.
We visited the farm...I do have concerns for the animals and the conditions they are in. I only hope they have another place to be transferred that provides them with a larger encloser grass and room to move around. Most of the drinking water (a bath tub is used) was dirty and full of leaves.
Written 10 April 2023
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Jenni R
Australian Capital Territory, Australia5 contributions
Jan. 2023
We took our grandchildren, ages 11 and 9 during recent school holidays. They had played here previously and were keen to have another go. Lots of hit and giggle and all-round fun.
We also had time for a refreshment (light meal and milkshakes) which we all enjoyed.
Location is great in Weston Park, lovely area close by to walk around, relax or have a picnic.
We also had time for a refreshment (light meal and milkshakes) which we all enjoyed.
Location is great in Weston Park, lovely area close by to walk around, relax or have a picnic.
Written 30 January 2023
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P@Wagga
Wagga Wagga, Australia86 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Family
Visited with three young kids aged 6. 8 & 10. Played 36 holes of mini golf. Was up sold from 18 holes as only an additional $4 per person. Kids were keen to do the 36! Course is need of attention as some of the features are very neglected and falling apart. Not the worst I’ve played but far from the best. Average is a fair description.
If you want to visit the petting farm the only way to do so is to pay for the train and the farm. The petting farm is again very average. We were able to feed some llamas and sheep. There were also some chickens, ducks, horses (in an unreachable enclosure) and a cow and a goat. There were also a few budgies and other birds in cages.
Our whole experience (one adult and three young kids) without any food or drinks totalled $138 which in my opinion is over the top for what is offered. For similar money you could visit Canberra Zoo which is excellent.
If you want to visit the petting farm the only way to do so is to pay for the train and the farm. The petting farm is again very average. We were able to feed some llamas and sheep. There were also some chickens, ducks, horses (in an unreachable enclosure) and a cow and a goat. There were also a few budgies and other birds in cages.
Our whole experience (one adult and three young kids) without any food or drinks totalled $138 which in my opinion is over the top for what is offered. For similar money you could visit Canberra Zoo which is excellent.
Written 16 January 2023
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Wujing
2 contributions
Jan. 2023
We had our son's birthday party here with the mini farm and train ride. The train carriage was clean and well set up. The party food is great. The party host interacted very good with the kids. Tanya and her team were friendly and helpful.
Written 8 January 2023
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Annie M
31 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Family
Great experience for kids. Little ones will love the train ride (suitable for all ages) and animals, and older kids will love mini golf.
Be aware that you can only get to the animals via the train ride.
For warmer days, make sure to pack hats and sunscreen. There's not much shade.
Be aware that you can only get to the animals via the train ride.
For warmer days, make sure to pack hats and sunscreen. There's not much shade.
Written 29 December 2022
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U_Travel_Now
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Nov. 2022
We held a 10th birthday party for our daughter and her friends. The facility was great and the young support team were friendly helpful and had everything sorted. We did the train and mini zoo.
Written 27 November 2022
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Hi, What is the cost for a family to go on the train and feed the animals plus pay a game of miniI golf?
jennifer lawler
St Clair, Australia56 contributions
approximately 50 a family
Feed and train included
Not sure about mini golf
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- Yarralumla Play Station is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Sat - Sun 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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