Join our day trips and guided rail tours - a unique way to travel
Join us on an epic adventure as we travel the globe, exploring the world of railways.
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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22 August 2026
All aboard to the central plateau by train! Take a trip up the Sky Waka or take a trip to Ohakune for lunch - Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton.
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22 August 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from National Park (Waimarino) to Ohakune.
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20 September 2026
All aboard to the central plateau by Steam Power! Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton.
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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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3 October 2026
Tokoroa to Putaruru and return by Steam Power with Ab 608!
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3 October 2026
Muster your family and friends and jump onboard this little train adventure from Hamilton to Putaruru and the NZ Timber Museum or Tokoroa and return on our unique heritage train.
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4 October 2026
Join us for a jaunt from Taumarunui to Waimiha behind Ab 608
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4 October 2026
Hamilton and Waikato to Taumarunui, on the Main Trunk Line by Steam Power!
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17 October 2026
Take a steam hauled trip from Auckland to the Waikato
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17 October 2026
Join us on our special steam hauled train from Matamata to Putaruru and return!
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18 October 2026
Join the GVR on the wonderful day out to the Bay of Plenty.
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18 October 2026
From harbour to hills, this memorable rail journey showcases the changing landscapes of the Bay of Plenty.
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28 October 2026
Join our Pre Tour for our Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour
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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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1 November 2026
Hamilton and Waikato to the central plateau by Steam Power!
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9 March 2027
Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.
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16 April 2027
Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.
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27 and 30 October 2027
Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.
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The Glenbrook Vintage Railway is a project of the Railway Enthusiasts Society. Become a member of the RES to be able to view news and get early notification on some events.
