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Steam Train Experience

Steam Train Experience

Selected Dates

Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside

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First Class Experience

First Class Experience

Selected Dates

Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!

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Ruapehu Steam Ranger & Waiouru Steam Wanderer

Ruapehu Steam Ranger & Waiouru Steam Wanderer

14 June 2025

Two great steam train trips departing Ohakune. Explore the great viaducts to National Park or skirt round the hills to Waiouru.

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FRONZ 50: A Celebration of Heritage Rail

FRONZ 50: A Celebration of Heritage Rail

20-22 June 2025

Connecting Past and Present 20-22 June 2025

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Matariki Night Lights Train - Tuhi ō nō rangi 2025

Matariki Night Lights Train - Tuhi ō nō rangi 2025

20 June 2025

Catch the Matariki Night Lights Steam Train from the Tuhi ō nō rangi - Matariki Night Lights Festival at Waiuku

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The Snowball Express July 2025

The Snowball Express July 2025

26 July 2025

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 & Hamilton.

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South Island Rail Adventure

South Island Rail Adventure

Departs on 3 September 2025

Join the GVR as we travel the South Island on the great rail adventure!

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Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

Departs on 6 October 2025

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

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East & West Pre Tour - October 2025

East & West Pre Tour - October 2025

Departs on 26 October 2025

Join our Pre Tour for our East & West Rail Tour

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East & West - 13 Day Rail Tour - November 2025

East & West - 13 Day Rail Tour - November 2025

Departs on 29 October 2025

Explore the best of the North Island - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!

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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.

Key

Steam Train Experience
First Class Experience
Event
Rail tour