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We are offering the rare one-off opportunity to travel behind an original New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotive on the homeward journey back from Ohakune/National Park/Taumarunui to Hamilton and Auckland.
This is an exciting and surprisingly affordable way to experience the best of the North Island Main Trunk by Steam Train. There may also be an option to travel on an additional special train trip from Ohakune to Feilding and return on Saturday - a full weekend of heritage rail travel!
Please note: The nature of heritage steam locomotives is such that steam haulage is subject to availability of the locomotive, crewing, and final logistical arrangements. If for whatever reason we are unable to provide a steam locomotive then a rebate of $40 will be offered to you on your fare.
Timetable subject to variation required by KiwiRail prior to departure.
| Outward (Diesel Train) Friday 23rd September 2022 |
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|---|---|---|
| Auckland (Glenbrook) | dep. | 8.55am |
| Hamilton (Frankton) |
dep. | 10.55am |
| Taumarunui | arr. | 1.40pm |
| National Park |
arr. | 2.50pm |
| Ohakune | arr. | 3.40pm |
| Inbound (Steam Train) Sunday 25th September 2022 Special Timetable for Steam Engine |
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|---|---|---|
| Ohakune | dep. | 10.40am |
| National Park |
dep. | 11.20pm |
| Taumarunui | dep. | 12.55pm |
| Hamilton (Frankton) |
arr. | 4.50pm |
| Auckland (Glenbrook) | dep. | 7.15pm |
Glenbrook Station
Access
is via Glenbrook Station Road.
Free parking is available on site.
Note: Pukekohe station is closed due to major redevelopment works - Glenbrook station is only a further 5 minute drive from the motorway.
Frankton Station
Access
is off Fraser Street (off Queens Ave). Free parking is available.
To see the packages, click here.
During the peak season, all packages must be booked over the phone through the Ruapehu i-SITE, please call 0800 647 483.
The friendly team at the Ruapehu i-SITE can help build the perfect package for you or your group.
See Terms and Conditions here
Train Only options can still be booked online below:
