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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14 February 2026
Hop on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages, hauled by our classic diesel locomotive DBR1254 and DC4818, for an easy day out by rail.
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14 February 2026
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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28 February 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from Waimarino (National Park) to Ohakune.
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28 February 2026
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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1 March 2026
Take a short trip back in time - From Hamilton Frankton Station to Ruakura and return behind 111 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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1 March 2026
Back by popular demand! - Travel by steam train from Hamilton to Huntly and return behind 111 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!
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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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Departs on 26 March 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from National Park (Waimarino) to Ohakune.
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26 March 2026
Back by popular demand! - Take a mid-week 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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Departs on 29 March 2026
Take a Scenic Rail Adventure from New Plymouth to Hawera or Waitotara and return with GVR!
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1 April 2026
Travel by train along the scenic line from Napier/Hastings to Dannevirke or through the Manawatu Gorge to Ashhurst & Return
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Departs on 11 April 2026
Catch the train to the Great New Zealand Muster at Te Kuiti!
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26 April 2026
All aboard to the central plateau by train! Take a trip to the National Army Museum at Waiouru, glide up Mt Ruapehu with the Sky Waka or simply enjoy a scenic rail journey to historic Ohakune - Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton.
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Departs on 26 April 2026
Hop aboard for this jolly jaunt from Waimarino/National Park to Ohakune/Waiouru.
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Departs on 9 May 2026
Muster your family and friends and jump onboard this little train adventure from Hamilton to Te Kuiti and return on our unique heritage train.
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9 May 2026
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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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 28 September 2026
Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari
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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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