Trips and Events

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!

Events


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!

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Trips & Tours


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.

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Charter a Train


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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Upcoming Trips and Events

The Snowball Express September 2025

The Snowball Express September 2025

27 September 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, Pukekohe & Hamilton.

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The Ruapehu Viaduct Explorer September 2025

The Ruapehu Viaduct Explorer September 2025

Departs on 27 September 2025

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

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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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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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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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Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

5-7 and 11-23 December 2025

Celebrate christmas with lights, cheer, trains, and a visit from Santa! Sponsored by Counties Energy.

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Sensory Friendly/Accessible - Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

Sensory Friendly/Accessible - Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

10 December 2025

Sensory Friendly/Accessible. Celebrate christmas with lights, cheer, trains, and a visit from Santa! Sponsored by Counties Energy.

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Spirit of the Antipodes - 3 Day Pre-Tour

Spirit of the Antipodes - 3 Day Pre-Tour

Departs on 22 March 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

Spirit of the Antipodes - 11 Day NZ North Island Rail Tour

Departs on 25 March 2026

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

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