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Waves and Wheels - Labour Weekend

Take a ride on a Steam Boat or a Steam Train - or make it a combo and do both!

Looking for something to do this Labour Weekend?? Look no further than this action packed, steam adventure on the Waves and Wheels this coming Labour Weekend.

The ultimate family fun package is here this Labour Weekend. Sail on the steam tug William C Daldy on Sunday, 26th October and take a ride behind our very own steam train in Waiuku on any day over the long weekend. 

Book the package combo deal now and save 10% off your train fare!!!!

Come enjoy a steam powered, heritage experience this Labour Weekend. Great entertainment for the family, or simply a nostalgic trip into yesteryear - Fun for everyone! 

Experience the best of steam power in the Auckland this Labour Weekend! 

Steam Train tickets valid for any day of the weekend, William C Daldy cruises are only available on the 26th.



 

Steam Combo | William C Daldy and Glenbrook Vintage Railway Steam Train Experience

With two sailings on Sunday the 26th you have a choice of a leisurely afternoon cruise around the inner Waitamata Harbour or an evening cruise with dinner included.  

Casting off at 1.30pm from Halsey Street Wharf step aboard the 90 year old steam tug William C Daldy, the ship that saved the Harbour Bridge, for a nostalgic and relaxing hour and a half cruise on the harbour. Soak up the views of North Head, Mt Victoria, Rangitoto and Bean Rock Lighthouse as the vessel makes it's way at a comfortable pace. Feel free to explore the inner workings of the vessel and witness up close the twin steam engines at work. A large covered deck area provides shelter and a selction of drinks and snacks are available to purchase on the cruise.

With an evening sailing departing 4:30pm, there is another chance to cruise the harbour, this time with dinner included. Returning to the wharf as the sun begins to set this three hour cruise will take you further around the harbour. Dinner is lncluded in the ticket price and will be served on the back deck.

Back on land, join the Glenbrook Vintage Railway at Waiuku for a trip back in time on the rails with our Steam Train Experience. Running all three days of Labour Weekend, 25, 26, and 27 October, you may board the train on any one of these days.

Get in quick! Numbers on both cruises are strictly limited to ensure maximum passenger comfort.


4.30pm Sailing Buffet Menu
  • Selection of fresh assorted bread rolls and butter

  • Meats: 
  • Roast Pork with Crackling and apple sauce
    • Crispy Skin Chicken with plum sauce
    • Roasted Beef Rump with honey mustard

    • Salad:
    • Fancy Lettuce & Vegetable - a combination of mesclun leaves, carrot, cucumber, tomato and red cabbage garnish (GF)

      • Potato Salad (GF)

  • Vegetarian Pasta - spiral pasta, spring onion, cucumber, celery, parsley and tomato dressing

  • Mexican Bean Salad - Mexican inspired bean salad packed with kidney beans, sweet corn, capsicum, onion & coriander, with a dash of tabasco sauce. DF, GF, NF & Vegan

  • Beverages: Cash bar available on board the ship

(Note: this menu is only available on the 4.30pm sailing)

Option 1  | William C Daldy Cruise | October 26th only

Choose from the 1:30pm sailing or the 4:30pm sailing. Both departing from Hasley Street Wharf, in the heart of the Viaduct Harbour. Ample parking is available on the wharf or near by.

Fares

1:30pm Sailing 

Hour and a Half Cruise: Adult $49 | Child (2-14) $39

 


4:30pm Sailing

3 Hour Crusie and Buffet Dinner: Adult $99 | Child (2-14) $79

 

Timetable

Afternoon Sailing
Halsey Street Wharf dep. 1.30pm
Halsey Street Wharf arr. 3.00pm
Dinner Sailing
Halsey Street Wharf dep. 4.30pm
Halsey Street Wharf arr. 7.30pm


 

Option 2  | Waves and Wheels - Make it a Combo!

Include a return trip on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway in Waiuku and save!


Add a Glenbrook Vintage Railway Steam Train Experience to your booking and save 10% off the standard train fare. Tickets can be used any day of Labour weekend. 

Fares

Steam Train Experience: Adult: was $27 combo price $24.30 | Child: was $13 combo price $11.70 | Family (2 Adults 2 Children) was $69 combo price $62.10

Children under 2 free.

Glenbrook Vintage Railway Timetable 

Departing Glenbrook Station (25, 26, and 27 October)
Glenbrook Station dep. 10.00am
Glenbrook Station dep. 11.30am
Glenbrook Station dep. 1.00pm
Glenbrook Station dep. 2.30pm




Station Information

Halsey Street Wharf
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5h3u2jCe1QyBusNM9

Access is onthe corner of Halsey and Jellicoe Streets. Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central.
Ample parking is available on the wharf and near by.

Glenbrook Station
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cwyx4WxHaur51FVN9

Access is off Glenbrook Station Road. Free parking is available at the station.

Victoria Ave Station
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Aak1FRy7REh4TcXy6

Located behind the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club. Parking is available in the carpak opposite Oha Cafe, access of Kitchener Ave.


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Seating Information

Seating on both the William C Daldy and Glenbrook Vintage Railway are unallocated. If you have any queries then please email us as soon as possible at [email protected] and we will try and accommodate your request the best we can. Details will be on your boarding pass which will be emailed to you at least 24 hours before your departure date.

Onboard Information

  • Smoking or the consumption of Alcohol (not served by your train crew) is prohibited anywhere onboard our trains, including on any viewing platform, this includes the use or charging of e-cigarettes.
  • Due to the heritage nature of our carriages there is limited accessibility for people traveling with Wheelchairs. Please contact us in advance to discuss your requirements.
  • Animals apart from seeing and hearing guide dogs may not travel onboard our trains.
  • Only the named passengers on your booking will be allocated seats. One child under 2 may sit on each adult's knee. Children under 2 seated in the manner do not require a ticket.
  • There are toilets onboard our train which can be used throughout the journey.
  • Cold food or drink may be brought and consumed onboard the train provided that this does not disturb our passengers and that you take all rubbish and food scraps with you.

Refund Information

  • Refunds of fares paid, net of any payments made by GVR from those fares, requested and received by GVR up to and including fourteen clear days before the commencement of the trip or tour will be made without deduction other than a $30 administration charge per person booked. However no administration charge will apply where refunds arise as a consequence of the trip or tour being fully booked, cancelled prior to commencing, or postponed to a later date and the refund application is received within four days of the original trip or tour date.
  • No refunds will be given in the event of breakdown en route or unavailability of the advertised means of conveyance.
  • No refunds will be made if after departure, for whatever reason, passengers do not utilise the included trip or tour arrangements. Travel insurance may provide some degree of relief in limited cases.
  • No refunds of fares paid or any other form on recompense will be given as a result of any person missing any aircraft, train, bus or ferry in connection with this trip or tour for whatever reason.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellations unless the request is notified in writing to the GVR at least fourteen clear days before commencement of the trip or tour. Each such cancellation will be subject to the $30 administration charge per person booked.

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Book now for Waves and Wheels - Labour Weekend 2025

William C Daldy Cruise - 1.30pm departure - 1.5 hour cruise

Adult:
@ $49.00 each
Child (2-14):
@ $39.00 each

William C Daldy Cruise - 4.30pm departure - 3 hour cruise with buffet dinner

Adult:
@ $99.00 each
Child:
@ $79.00 each