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 July 2025

26 July 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 July 2025

26 July 2025

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

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South Island Rail Adventure

Departs on 3 September 2025

Join the GVR as we travel the South Island on the great rail adventure!

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The Dairyland Flyer

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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The Tokoroa Express

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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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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