Hop on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages, hauled by our classic diesel locomotives DBR1254 and DC4818, for an unforgettable journey along a usually freight-only rail line. Experience the stunning views as we glide past Mt. Taranaki, travelling to Hawera and over viaducts and bridges to the coast at Waitotara.
Jump on board with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for another easy day out by train!
Hauled by classic diesel locomotives DBR1254 and DC4818 - our train will make its way through the Taranaki heartland, navigating around the beautiful Mt Taranaki towards Hawera, Patea and Waitotara.
You'll be treated to stunning views of rivers, viaducts, bridges and of course, the mighty Mt Taranaki throughout the journey. So hop on board this truly unique rail adventure, as we step back in time – to how travel used to be – and experience the romance of travelling by rail!
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Sit back, enjoy the changing landscapes, and take in the atmosphere of rail travel as it used to be.
Sit back and relax aboard The Taranaki Mountaineer as we travel from New Plymouth to Hawera and Waitotara and return. This lovely journey is a great day out, starting as we depart New Plymouth along the rockwall coastline before heading into the Taranaki heartland - renowed for producing some of the best dairy in New Zealand! Travelling throught he rich fertile farmlands, Mt Taranaki guides our way south. Passing through country towns like Inglewood, Stratford and Eltham before shortly arriving into Hawera for a short stop at 10.35am.
We will wave goodbye (for now) to some of our passengers here, and pick up some Hawera locals. Departing Hawera, we soon pass by the impressive Whareroa Dairy Factory - on of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, processing over 14 million litres of milk daily in the peak period! From Whareroa, we traverse over several short and sharp descents and ascents, crossing viaducts over the Tangahoe and Manawapou rivers, before ultimately meeting the coast again as we descend into Patea, from here we skirt the coast further south, crossing the Whenuakura river before arriving into Waitotara.
At Waitotara, our locomotives will shunt from one end of the train to the other in order to pull us back towards Hawera and New Plymouth. Enjoy the afternoon views, sip on a drink from our bar and savour the open-air views as you relax on your journey home with us.
For those travelling back to New Plymouth, there will be a short stop over at Hawera to load the passengers who departed the train earlier.
This is a rare opportunity to ride the rails in Taranaki - so why not make a full day of it?
Book now and avoid missing this truly amazing rail adventure.
Return Ex New Plymouth/Inglewood
Adult $99 | Child (2–14) $79
Return Ex Stratford
Adult $69 | Child (2–14) $49
Take the full adventure from New Plymouth to Waitotara, travelling around the mountain, and over rivers and viaducts.
| New Plymouth - Wind Wand Pedestrain Crossing | dep. | 8.45am |
| Inglewood | dep. | 9.15am |
| Stratford | dep. | 9.50am |
| Hawera | dep. | 10.40am |
| Waitotara | arr. | 12.45pm |
| Waitotara | dep | 1.10pm |
| Hawera | arr. | 2.45pm |
| Hawera | dep. | 2.55pm |
| Stratford | arr. | 3.40pm |
| Inglewood | arr. | 4.10pm |
| New Plymouth - Wind Wand Pedestrain Crossing | arr. | 4.45pm |
Return Ex Hawera
General Admission (Ages 2+) $45
One child under 2 may sit on each adult's knee. Children under 2 seated in the manner do not require a ticket
Calling all Hawera locals!! Join us on this truly rare opportunity to travel by train from Hawera via Patea to Waitotara and return.
| Hawera | dep. | 10.40am |
| Waitotara | arr. | 12.45pm |
| Waitotara | dep | 1.10pm |
| Hawera | arr. | 2.45pm |
New Plymouth Station
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUNRWEPHats8YU226
Access is next to the Wind Wand Carpark, off St Aubyn Street and opposite Egmont Street.
Parking is limited.
Hawera Station
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hmAiQyebRYiBRa1f7
Access is via Glover Road.
Limited roadside parking is available.
We aim to seat passengers from the same booking together. You will be allocated at least one window seat for bookings of 2 or more (subject to availability). Where possible, seats will face the direction of travel (pairs and singles) or face each other (groups). If you are travelling with people on a different booking or have another specific request, please email [email protected]. Your seat and carriage details will be on your boarding pass, emailed at least 2–3 days before departure.
Check out full Terms and Conditions.
Your ticket includes return train travel.
