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The Ruapehu Viaduct Explorer August 2026

The Ruapehu Viaduct Explorer August 2026

22 August 2026

Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from National Park (Waimarino) to Ohakune.

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The Snowball Express August 2026

The Snowball Express August 2026

Departs on 22 August 2026

All aboard to the central plateau by train! Take a trip up the Sky Waka or take a trip to Ohakune for lunch - Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton.

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Spring Steam + Diesel Mini Tour

Spring Steam + Diesel Mini Tour

Departs on 11 September 2026

Spring Steam + Diesel Mini Tour

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Hawke's Bay Steam Overnighter

Hawke's Bay Steam Overnighter

14 September 2026

A special 3-day short escape by Steam Train from Hawkes Bay

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Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

Departs on 28 September 2026

Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari

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Spirit of the Antipodes - 3 Day Pre-Tour

Spirit of the Antipodes - 3 Day Pre-Tour

28 October 2026

Join our Pre Tour for our Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour

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Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Departs on 31 October 2026

Spirit of the Antipodes - Explore the best of NZ's North Islands - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!

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March 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

March 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Departs on 9 March 2027

Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.

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April 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

April 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Departs on 16 April 2027

Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.

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Spring 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Spring 2027 - Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour by Steam and Diesel

Departs on 27 and 30 October 2027

Experience The Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour, an 11-day escorted journey across New Zealand’s North Island by private heritage train, featuring Rotorua, the Central Plateau, Taranaki, Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay.

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Calendar

Below is our calendar showing all of our running days, upcoming events, and trips.

Indicative only and subject to change without notice.

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First Class Experience
Event
Rail tour