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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Departs on 29 October 2025
Explore the best of the North Island - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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29 October 2025
Join us on our special heritage diesel train from Hamilton to Tokoroa and return.
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30 October 2025
Mid-week excursion while on tour! - Take a day trip by train down the Main Trunk Line from Hamilton, Te Awamutu or Otorohanga to Ohakune and return - via the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral!
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Departs on 2 November 2025
Take a Scenic Rail Adventure from New Plymouth to Hawera or Waitotara and return with GVR!
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8 November 2025
Travel by train along the scenic line from Napier/Hastings to Dannevirke or through the Manawatu Gorge to Ashhurst & Return
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9 November 2025
Join the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a day out in the Central Hawke's Bay on board the Waipukukrau Wanderer
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9 November 2025
Hop on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages, hauled by our classic diesel locomotive DBR1254 and DC4818, for a family friendly trip along the coast to Hastings and return.
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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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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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Departs on 22 March 2026
Join our Pre Tour for our Spirit of the Antipodes Rail Tour
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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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