IATG visit to Newington Armory

NEWINGTON ARMORY AND HERITAGE RAILWAY TOUR

Wednesday, 1 May 12.30 pm

Meeting Place:   Newington Armory Visitor Centre which is located at the wharf end of the Blaxland Riverside Park car park. It is a sandstone “gate house”

Parking: Use the upper Blaxland Riverside Car Park as this is untimed parking, from which it is a short walk down the hill to the river to the Visitor Centre.

Note: the closer car park is limited to 3 hours which may not be quite long enough if you arrive early or linger a bit longer.

Duration:  Three hours

Cost: Free

• Enjoy a guided tour of Newington Armory.
• Hear stories of the operating days of the former Naval depot as you enjoy a walk through the 1897 Gunpowder Magazine and a journey aboard the Heritage Railway.
• View workshops, storehouses, the armament exhibition and the Newington Nature Reserve.
• The tour begins with a light lunch at the Mess Hall and briefing about the range of visitor experiences available at Newington Armory including tours, accommodation options and a range of recreational opportunities.

Book online by 24 April, unless all spots taken prior

Enclosed walking shoes are recommended as the walk includes some rough and steep sections. Bring a small water bottle for use during the tour.

 If you are a professional member please wear your badge 

If you are unable to attend at the last minute, please advise the famils coordinator direct.
Jennifer Farrer m: 0407 456 577