Day Out With Thomas

Experience New Zealand's only Day Out With Thomas

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Day Out With Thomas

A fabulous event for little Thomas fans (and the whole family too!). Enjoy steam train rides, Thomas-themed activities, and a full day of fun at Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

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Tickets are available on-site (cash or card). Train rides are not pre-booked — arrive early for the best start.
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Join Thomas & FriendsTM for train rides and many Thomas-themed activities — most are free with your Event Pass. Thomas the Tank Engine will be offering rides in his Troublesome Trucks. His friends Rusty and Terence will be there, and Sir Topham Hatt will be in charge for the day.


What’s On

Included with your Event Pass
  • Face painting & storytelling
  • Bouncy castle & kids’ activities
  • Photos & character moments
Food & Merchandise
  • Hot & cold food and drinks available to purchase
  • Thomas & FriendsTM merchandise on sale
Steam Train Ride

Two trains operate 12km return trips to Fernleigh, departing at 30-minute intervals.

Allow around 3 hours to enjoy your Day Out With Thomas.

Fares

Tickets can be purchased online or at the event by cash or card.
Event Pass (required for site entry)

Includes Steam Train Trip (55 minutes return), Thomas Ride, and children’s entertainment.

Adult $35

Ages 15+

Child $18

Ages 2–14

Family $95

Up to 2 adults + 2 children

Under 2s

Ride free


Your Event Pass gives each ticket holder one ride and includes children’s entertainment (face painting, bouncy castle, and other activities within the Celebration Station and Play Pod area).

Thomas Ride

A short trundle up and down the siding.

Free with Event Pass
One ride per person
Children under 2 ride free
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Timetables

Steam Train Timetable

Departure times may vary due to operational requirements.

Jump aboard for a 55 minute steam train trip from Glenbrook to Fernleigh and return, including a brief stop at our workshop engine display.

Departs every 30 minutes from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

No pre-booking — follow the signs, join the queue, and hop aboard.

Thomas Ride Timetable

Departure times may vary due to operational requirements.

Hop on the Troublesome Trucks as Thomas takes you for a short ride up and down the siding.

Runs regularly throughout the day (approx. 9.30am to 4.00pm).

No pre-booking — follow the signs, join the queue, and enjoy the ride.

Parking

FREE parking is available on-site at Glenbrook Station (the main event site).

Please park at least 30 minutes prior to your intended train departure time.

Unfortunately there are no public transport options as trains do not run to Waiuku.

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Unfortunately Bulgy the Bus will not be attending this event.

Day Out With ThomasTM © 2026 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas & FriendsTM Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry. © 2026 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas & Friends and Day Out With Thomas are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. © 2026 Mattel. All Rights Reserved. ® and TM designated U.S. trademarks of Mattel, except as noted.

http://www.thomasandfriends.com

Day Out With Thomas
Open 9am–4pm • Tickets available on-site
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