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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23 August 2025
Join us for a jaunt from 'Taumarunui on the Main Trunk Line' behind 110 year old Ww 644.
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23 August 2025
Join us as we travel to Taumarunui to meet steam locomotive Ww 644 on her journey back home!
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24 August 2025
Travel by steam train from Hamilton to Morrinsville and return behind recently restored 110 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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24 August 2025
Back by popular demand! - Travel by steam train from Hamilton to Huntly and return behind recently restored 110 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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Departs on 3 September 2025
Join the GVR as we travel the South Island on the great rail adventure!
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6 September 2025
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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6 September 2025
All aboard to explore the East Waikato by train! Experience a Skyline Gondola ride and buffet lunch with a view in Rotorua, or just a family day out aboard this special heritage train journey from Waiuku/Glenbrook/Pukekohe/Hamilton.
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Departs on 27 September 2025
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from National Park (Waimarino) to Ohakune.
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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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Departs on 6 October 2025
Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari
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Departs on 26 October 2025
Join our Pre Tour for our East & West Rail Tour
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Departs on 29 October 2025
Explore the best of the North Island - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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