Winelands Light Railway
Winelands Light Railway offers a picturesque miniature train ride and an exclusive outdoor experience designed for families in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch. Visitors can enjoy train rides, picnic on shaded lawns, and host various events.

πŸš‚ Experience a charming miniature railway and family-friendly outdoor park in Stellenbosch.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Designed for creating fun memories with train rides, picnics, and various events.

Why Go

✨ Enjoy a picturesque 7-minute miniature train journey on a 760m track.
🧺 Perfect for family picnics on beautiful, shaded lawns.
🐾 Pet-friendly – well-socialized dogs are welcome, even on trains!
πŸŽ‰ Host unique events like children's parties, gender reveals, and corporate family days.
πŸš‚ See two electric engines (Dozer & Fritz) daily, and a steam engine on weekends.

Why Avoid

🌧️ Steam train not operational on wet weather days, park also closes.
⚠️ Picnic tables are limited and first-come, first-served – bring your own blankets/chairs.
🚫 Alcohol and heating equipment (braais/skottels) are prohibited.

πŸ’° Cost

Current Prices (Up to 31 August 2025):
🎟️ R80 per person: Park access + one complimentary train ride.
πŸš‚ R130 per person: Park access + unlimited train rides.
New Prices (From 01 September 2025):
🎟️ R90 per person: Park access + one complimentary train ride.
πŸš‚ R145 per person: Park access + unlimited train rides.
🎫 R520 per person: Annual pass.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ R80 per person: Standard access fee for non-riders.
πŸ’³ Card facilities available at entrance.

⏰ Hours

πŸ—“οΈ Open every weekend, public holiday, long weekend, and public-school holiday.
⏱️ Operating times: 09:00 – 16:30 (last train departs 16:15).
πŸš‚ Electric engines (Dozer & Fritz): 09:00 – 16:15 daily.
πŸ’¨ Steam engine: 11:00 – 15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays only.
🚫 Closed: 25 December 2025 & 01 January 2026.
β˜” Closed on wet weather days.

πŸ” Food & Drink

🧺 Visitors welcome to bring own picnic baskets.
🚫 No alcohol, braais, or skottels allowed.
kiosk open 09:00 – 16:00 daily for coffee, milkshakes, popcorn, and slushies.

🐾 Pet Friendly

πŸ• Well-socialized dogs are welcome, including on train rides.
leash and poop bags are compulsory.

πŸŽ‰ Events

πŸ₯³ Children’s Birthday Parties: Train rides for entertainment.
πŸ’™πŸ’– Gender Reveal Parties: Exclusive steam train tunnel exit with colored smoke.
πŸ‘Ά Baby Shower | Kitchen Tea: Beautiful setting amidst trees and lawns.
🏫 Weekday School Outings: R65 per person (min 20 visitors, booking essential). Includes 3 hours free play + unlimited electric train rides for 2 hours.
🏒 Weekday Corporate Events & Family Days: Unique outdoor activity for families.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸš— Available on-site for visitors bringing picnic items.

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miniature railwayfamily-friendlyoutdooreventspet-friendlypicnictrain rideschildren's partiescorporate eventsschool outings