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All Experience, Trips, and Events currently available to book are listed below. To see upcoming Trips and Events not yet open for booking, see our What's On page.
Departs on 17 October 2026
Take a steam hauled trip from Auckland to the Waikato
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Departs on 17 October 2026
Join us on our special steam hauled train from Matamata to Putaruru and return!
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Departs on 18 October 2026
Join the GVR on the wonderful day out to the Bay of Plenty.
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Departs on 18 October 2026
From harbour to hills, this memorable rail journey showcases the changing landscapes of the Bay of Plenty.
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Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside
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Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!
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Departs on 1 November 2026
Hamilton and Waikato to the central plateau by Steam Power!
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Departs on 4 November 2026
Take a Scenic Rail Adventure from New Plymouth & Hawera to Waitotara and return with GVR!
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Departs on 7 November 2026
Travel by train along the scenic line from Napier/Hastings to Dannevirke or through the Manawatu Gorge to Ashhurst & Return
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