First Class Experience

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Travel First Class

Indulge in a more refined heritage railway experience aboard our lavishly appointed Parlour Carriage, complete with an open-air viewing balcony and included high-tea style refreshments.

Parlour Carriage A more intimate heritage setting
High-tea style Refreshments included onboard
Open-air balcony Enjoy the railway from a unique viewpoint
Selected departures Limited First Class availability

A special way to travel

Settle into the Parlour Carriage and enjoy something a little different

With comfortable surroundings, attentive service, refreshments included and access to the open-air viewing balcony, First Class turns the journey between Glenbrook and Waiuku into a more relaxed and indulgent occasion.

Winter maintenance closure

The railway is currently closed while our locomotives, carriages, track and buildings undergo winter maintenance.

We reopen over Labour Weekend — 24, 25 & 26 October 2026. Available First Class dates and departure times will appear in the booking calendar below as they are released.

Choose your date & departure

Book the First Class Experience

First Class operates on selected departures only. Choose an available date and time from the booking calendar below.

Limited availability

Return First Class travel

One return journey between Glenbrook and Victoria Avenue, Waiuku aboard the First Class Parlour Carriage.

Refreshments included

Complimentary high-tea style refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks are included with your First Class ticket.

Your chosen departure

Your booking is tied to the date and departure time selected when you book.

Date & time specific Tickets are valid only for the First Class departure selected at the time of booking.
Transfers & cancellations These are at GVR's discretion and cannot be made within 10 days of travel.
Booking cutoff Bookings close at 5.00pm on the evening before departure.
Calendar key: Green = available to book Red = sold out

Choose your First Class date and departure time below

First Class Experience - 10:00am Train Departure

Adult:
@ $67.00 each
Child:
@ $45.00 each

First Class Experience - 11:30am Train Departure

Adult:
@ $67.00 each
Child:
@ $45.00 each

First Class Experience - 1:00pm Train Departure

Adult:
@ $67.00 each
Child:
@ $45.00 each

First Class Experience - 2:30pm Train Departure

Adult:
@ $67.00 each
Child:
@ $45.00 each