East & West Railtour 22

Following a most successful tour in 2021, we are once again operating the East & West Rail tour from Thursday 7th of July 2022, returning on Tuesday 19th of July 2022.
Our optional activities/day trips have been refreshed, so there will be plenty of new sights and experiences for those who travelled with us in 2021!

Highlights

• Traveling on GVR's private Diesel-hauled heritage train on lines not usually served by passenger trains - featuring vintage carriages with open air viewing balconies
  
• Passing through the scenic central plateau - steeped with railway history and including mighty viaducts and the world famous Raurimu Spiral
• Traversing the scenic Manawatu Gorge - only accessible by rail
• Following the east coast on the line to the Art Deco city of Napier
  
• Ascending the steep Westmere Bank on the line to New Plymouth - great views of Mt Taranaki
• Overnight stays at Ohakune, Napier, Masterton, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and National Park
• Specially selected 'optional activities' including special bus tours
  
• Complimentary light refreshments served onboard at your seat
• Extensive and diverting commentary and local history from our knowledgeable guides

Sign up for email updates on future Trips and Tours here