Registrations are now open for the 2025 National Model Railroad Association – Australasian Region’s Convention – Register today!
📅 Dates: 20th – 26th August 2025
📍 Location: Archerfield, Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, World Heritage rainforests, and theme parks such as Australia Zoo and Sea World. As the future host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane is the perfect location for this exciting event!
The NMRA AR Division 1 is proud to host this signature event in a large hangar and training facility at Archerfield Airport, thanks to our key sponsor, Flight One/Tisdall Aviation.
This 7-day convention is designed for model railroad enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced modellers. You will gain new skills, meet fellow modellers, and enhance your passion for the hobby.
What’s Included?
🎤 Three full days of presentations and hands-on clinics – Details coming soon!
🛒 Industry traders onsite
🚂 Onsite model railroad layouts
🔧 Drop-in hands-on clinics
🏆 Celebration of Models contest
🤝 Network with top Australian & international modellers
🎟 Raffles and giveaways
🚉 Layout Tours (2 days before & 2 days after the main event) – Details coming soon!
🎮 Operating Sessions (2 days before & 2 days after the main event) – Details coming soon!
🍽 Three days of onsite catering
💼 Partners/non-rail program (additional charge applies)
🎉 Welcome Social Gathering (additional charge applies)
🍽 Convention Gala Dinner (additional charge applies)
🌟 Offsite Activity (Sunday afternoon) – details to be announced
✈️ Special Activities:
- Hands-on Flight Simulator (commercial-grade simulator)
- Joy flights over Brisbane & Moreton Bay
Registration Details
- NMRA Members: 💰 $295 (Early Bird – until 30th April 2025) | 💰 $335 (Standard – from 1st May 2025)
- Non-NMRA Members: 💰 $335 (Early Bird – until 30th April 2025) | 💰 $375 (Standard – from 1st May 2025)
- Includes a complimentary 12-month NMRA membership for full access to NMRA benefits!
🎟 Cost Breakdown: Less than $43/day for a full week of activities at the earlybird rate!
Register Now!
Don’t miss this incredible event. Register today (CLICK HERE) to take advantage of the early bird discount and save more money for your modelling hobby.
🌞 We can’t wait to welcome you to sunny Queensland for this unforgettable convention!