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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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Great North Island Rail Adventure - 10 Day Rail Tour

Great North Island Rail Adventure - 10 Day Rail Tour

Departs on 2 April 2024

Explore the best of the Central North Islands railways - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!

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The Tokoroa Express

The Tokoroa Express

2 April 2024

Join us on our special heritage diesel train from Matamata to Tokoroa and return and give that someone special a unique present to remember!

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The Waiuku Explorer

The Waiuku Explorer

3 April 2024

All aboard to for a trip north to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway where you will meet the steam train at Glenbrook Station and embark on one of three options!

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The Spiral Express

The Spiral Express

4 April 2024

Back by popular demand! - Take a day trip by train down the Main Trunk Line from Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti to Ohakune and return - via the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral!

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Ohakune Scenic Daylight

Ohakune Scenic Daylight

6 April 2024

Travel north on the Main Trunk Line to historic Ohakune via the Great Rangitikei Viaducts

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The Manawatu Gorge Explorer

The Manawatu Gorge Explorer

7 April 2024

Join us for a special journey through the Mighty Manawatu Gorge - Palmerston North to Woodville and Return

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The Taranaki Flyer

The Taranaki Flyer

8 April 2024

Take a day out by train up the rarely traveled line to New Plymouth

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Waiuku Steel 'N' Wheels Festival 2024

Waiuku Steel 'N' Wheels Festival 2024

14 April 2024

Ride the GVR Steam Train to Waiuku where the Waiuku Steel 'n' Wheels festival is taking place for 2024!

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Mother's Day Eve Express

Mother's Day Eve Express

11 May 2024

Treat mum to a sumptuous luncheon at Vilagrad Winery, a shopping spree at the Base, or just a family day out aboard this special heritage train journey from Waiuku/Glenbrook.

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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