Relax this Auckland Anniversary weekend in good company with your family and friends - hop on the train from HamiltonÔÇÖs Frankton Station and simply sit back and relax! Enjoy this special evening out as we traverse the southern Waikato region and enter the northern King Country as we travel to Te Kuiti and return. Onboard you have the option to pre-order a 3-course meal which will be served on departure from Hamilton to your seat - there is no need to even lift a finger as our train whisks you south. At Te Kuiti there is time for a leg stretch and to watch our locomotive get turned on the Te Kuiti turntable. The return journey sees dessert served and the opportunity to watch the sun set over the horizon to a glass of wine^*! Either way, weÔÇÖre sure this will be a very relaxing, boutique and enjoyable experience not to be missed!
Join us at Hamilton where one of our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you onboard. If you choose the optional onboard dinner, your welcome drink*, entr├®e and mains will be served at your seat on the journey south from Hamilton to Te Kuiti, and your dessert will be served on the return journey.
Join us as we travel to Te Kuiti and enjoy an optional three-course dinner onboard the train. The journey through to Te Kuiti passes through pleasant farmlands and rolling hills. If you choose the optional onboard dinner, your welcome drink*, entr├®e and mains will be served at your seat on the journey south from Hamilton to Te Kuiti, and your dessert will be served on the return journey.
This option includes complimentary light refreshments on the outbound and return journey. At-seat purchase of non-alcoholic and alcoholic* beverages will also be available.
At Te Kuiti the locomotive will be detached from the train and turned on the turntable. There is time to stretch your legs here at the heritage Te Kuiti station before the train departs for the journey back north to Auckland.
Return Train Travel and Onboard Three Course Dinner
SOLD OUT
Adult $109 - Child (2-14) $79
DINNER MENU - ADULT Mains Sides Dessert |
DINNER MENU - CHILD Main Dessert Dietary substitutions are available on request |
Timetable (Train Hamilton Frankton to Te Kuiti)
| Outward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Frankton |
dep. | 5.25pm |
| Te Kuiti |
dep. | 6.50pm |
| Inward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Te Kuiti |
dep. | 7.25pm |
| Hamilton Frankton |
dep. | 8.35pm |
Enjoy the simple pleasure of rail travel with our train-only option. This option gives you a return journey from HamiltonÔÇÖs Frankton Station through to Te Kuiti as we pass through the rolling farmlands and peat swamps of the southern Waikato region.
At Te Kuiti the locomotive will be detached from the train and turned on the turntable. There is time to stretch your legs here at the heritage Te Kuiti station before the train departs for the journey back north to Auckland.
Return Train Travel ONLY
SOLD OUT
Adult $40 - Child (2-14) $25
Timetable (Train Hamilton Frankton to Te Kuiti)
| Outward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Frankton |
dep. | 5.25pm |
| Te Kuiti |
dep. | 6.50pm |
| Inward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Te Kuiti |
dep. | 7.25pm |
| Hamilton Frankton |
arr. | 8.35pm |
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allocated-seating tour, face coverings are
strongly encouraged except when eating or drinking.
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Cancellation Policy
This
tour has been planned to be able to operate under Traffic Light Orange
or Green. We may be able to operate this tour in Traffic Light Red
depending on the restrictions that apply - and we will communicate any
changes with you as soon as possible.
In
the event that the NZ Government or its agencies prevent the operation
of this tour taking place due to COVID-19, refunds of fares paid (net of
outgoings made from those fares) may be made by GVR upon written
application being received from booked passengers.
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 be turned to face the direction of travel (pairs and singles) or to face each other (groups). If you are traveling with people on a different booking or have another specific request then please email us as soon as possible at [email protected] and we will try and accommodate your request the best we can. Your allocated seat and carriage details will be on your boarding pass which will be emailed to you at least 2-3 days before your departure date.
Onboard Information^Only passengers booked for the dinner service will receive ONE complimentary welcome drink, which will be served on departure from Hamilton. Subsequent beverages may be purchased at your seat from the onboard staff at your own cost.
