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Over the years, our passionate volunteers fundraised to acquire locomotives and carriages from around the country, as well as cutting back the gorse that had overgrown the railway line using machetes. The fully working railway that is the Glenbrook Vintage Railway you see today is a testament to the vision, dedication, and hard work of these founding members.
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Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside
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Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!
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14 February 2026
Hop on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages, hauled by our classic diesel locomotive DBR1254 and DC4818, for an easy day out by rail.
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14 February 2026
Join us on our special heritage diesel train from Matamata to Tokoroa and return and give that someone special a unique present to remember!
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28 February 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from Waimarino (National Park) to Ohakune.
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28 February 2026
Back by popular demand! - Take a day trip by train down the Main Trunk Line from Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti to Ohakune and return - via the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral!
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1 March 2026
Back by popular demand! - Travel by steam train from Hamilton to Huntly and return behind 111 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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1 March 2026
Take a short trip back in time - From Hamilton Frankton Station to Ruakura and return behind 111 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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22 March 2026
Join our Pre Tour for our Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour
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25 March 2026
Spirit of the Antipodes - Explore the best of NZ's North Islands - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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26 March 2026
Back by popular demand! - Take a mid-week day trip by train down the Main Trunk Line from Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti to Ohakune and return - via the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral!
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26 March 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from National Park (Waimarino) to Ohakune.
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29 March 2026
Take a Scenic Rail Adventure from New Plymouth to Hawera or Waitotara and return with GVR!
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1 April 2026
Travel by train along the scenic line from Napier/Hastings to Dannevirke or through the Manawatu Gorge to Ashhurst & Return
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11 April 2026
Catch the train to the Great New Zealand Muster at Te Kuiti!
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26 April 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from Waimarino/National Park to Ohakune/Waiouru.
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9 May 2026
Treat mum to a sumptuous luncheon at Vilagrad Winery, a shopping spree at the Base, or just a family day out aboard this special heritage train journey from Waiuku/Glenbrook.
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9 May 2026
Muster your family and friends and jump onboard this little train adventure from Hamilton to Te Kuiti and return on our unique heritage train.
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28 September 2026
Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari
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31 October 2026
Spirit of the Antipodes - Explore the best of NZ's North Islands - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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