REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Australian Narrow Gauge Convention is a Pre-Registration only event.
Registrations are now available to purchase online via TryBooking, or print a copy of the Registration Form and return via post.
See buttons at bottom of this page for online or postal registration options.
As well as Registrations for the event, optional extras, such as Convention polo shirts, attendance to the awards dinner, the Partners Program and an optional extra activity for Easter Monday at Lake Macquarie Light Rail, are all available to book now. See below for further details on these optional extras.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Australian Narrow Gauge Convention is a Pre-Registration only event.
Registrations are now available to purchase online via TryBooking, or print a copy of the Registration Form and return via post.
See buttons at bottom of this page for online or postal registration options.
As well as Registrations for the event, optional extras, such as Convention polo shirts, attendance to the awards dinner, the Partners Program and an optional extra activity for Easter Monday at Lake Macquarie Light Rail, are all available to book now. See below for further details on these optional extras.
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For updates on the planning progress for the 16th Australian Narrow Gauge Convention, please check this page for important announcements.
16th Australian Narrow Gauge Convention...
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
27th September, 2025
Hi all, and nice to be back to making announcements about the 16th Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. It's been a little while between gatherings, which we apologise for, however, a number of factors have presented some hurdles in the planning process of pulling this next event together. Hunting for suitable venues to accommodate our Convention is a very time-consuming task, much of which felt like one step forward, two steps back. In the end the organising committee have decided the best option to be able to continue with the event was to return to a familiar venue, at Carwatha College, located in Noble Park North (south east of Melbourne). Regular Convention attendees will be quite familiar with this location, having been hosted here in 2007, 2013 and 2023. Offering plenty of floor space to host trade stands and layouts, separate rooms for clinics and contests, plus plenty of quiet spaces to just take some time to sit and chat with like minded modellers.
The convention will again be held over the Easter long weekend, from April 3rd (Good Friday) to April 5th, 2026. The website will be updated shortly with some suggestions for accommodation local to the Convention venue. If considering attending this event, we always suggest investigating accommodation options early given the busy holiday period.
The main update to pass on today is that REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN to attend the 16th Australian Narrow Gauge Convention. All the various ticketing options are now finalised and available for booking. Please visit our Registration page for further details on what your booking includes. Our preferred booking method is online (link to our TryBooking site is on the Registration page). Please remember to investigate your accommodation plans early if travelling to Melbourne for this event given it is a busy holiday period.
The second update of note is we have now finalised the categories for the modelling and photography contest. All the standard categories remain, plus our Special Category for this convention, "The Standard Structure Challenge". Full details available on the Contest page, including Entry Forms available to download and print. The contest room always offers plenty of great viewing and conversation points, so get involved and share your work with fellow modellers.