In addition to our Steam Train Experience and First Class Experience between Glenbrook and Waiuku, we also host Special Events and operate Trips & Tours by rail!
At the Glenbrook Vintage Railway we host special events including the Day Out with Thomas and the Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night. These family events are extremely popular and provide cherished memories for years to come. We're always reviewing and refreshing our event calendar. New and upcoming events will be posted on this website and on our Facebook page Glenbrook Vintage Railway - make sure to follow us for the latest updates!
We have the ability to operate our private heritage train over most of the New Zealand National Rail Network. Our Rail Trips and Tours team have over 60 years of experience running Rail Tours in New Zealand and around the world - no-one else knows Rail Touring like we do! See more, do more, and relax on one of our guided Rail Tours.
Explore New Zealand Rail Trips & Tours
With our fleet of heritage locomotives and carriages, we can carry anywhere from 20 to 350+ people at once. Options include trips along our 7.5km private railway line or over most parts of the New Zealand National Rail Network. This is a fully tailored experience to add a unique flair to your function, conference, tour, or event.
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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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Explore the best of the Central North Islands railways - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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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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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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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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Travel north on the Main Trunk Line to historic Ohakune via the Great Rangitikei Viaducts
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Join us for a special journey through the Mighty Manawatu Gorge - Palmerston North to Woodville and Return
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Take a day out by train up the rarely traveled line to New Plymouth
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Ride the GVR Steam Train to Waiuku where the Waiuku Steel 'n' Wheels festival is taking place for 2024!
View details11 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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