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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Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!
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13 June 2026
Leave the car at home and take the train to the National Feildays at Mystery Creek!
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Departs on 25 July 2026
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 1 August 2026
Discover North Queensland — from outback and bush to reef and rails, travelling by coach and rail through one of Australia’s most diverse regions.
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Departs on 22 August 2026
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 28 September 2026
Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari
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28 October 2026
Join our Pre Tour for our Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour
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Departs on 31 October 2026
Spirit of the Antipodes - Explore the best of NZ's North Islands - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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