Steam Train Experience

All aboard our steam train to Waiuku

First Class Experience

Enjoy the romance and luxury of this premium experience

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New Zealand Rail Trips & Tours

Join our day trips and guided rail tours - a unique way to travel

Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

Celebrate christmas with lights, cheer, trains, and a visit from Santa! Sponsored by Counties Energy

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Our History

Learn about our history and future

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway was founded in 1970 to preserve, rebuild, and operate the old Waiuku Branch Railway between Glenbrook and Waiuku.

Over the years, our passionate volunteers fundraised to acquire locomotives and carriages from around the country, as well as cutting back the gorse that had overgrown the railway line using machetes. The fully working railway that is the Glenbrook Vintage Railway you see today is a testament to the vision, dedication, and hard work of these founding members.

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Steam Train Experience

Steam Train Experience

Selected Dates

Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside

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First Class Experience

First Class Experience

Selected Dates

Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!

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Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 12 Day Rail Tour

Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 12 Day Rail Tour

11 June 2025

Join us as we travel the North Island by Steam and Diesel

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Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 5 Day Mini Tour - AKL/HAM to Ohakune & Return

Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 5 Day Mini Tour - AKL/HAM to Ohakune & Return

11 June 2025

Join us as we travel the North Island by Steam and Diesel from Auckland/Hamilton to Ohakune and Return

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Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 7 Day Mini Tour - AKL/HAM to Napier

Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 7 Day Mini Tour - AKL/HAM to Napier

11 June 2025

Join us as we travel the North Island by Steam and Diesel from Auckland/Hamilton to Napier

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Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 5 Day TRAIN ONLY - AKL to Palmerston North

Great North Island Steam & Diesel Tour - 5 Day TRAIN ONLY - AKL to Palmerston North

11 June 2025

A TRAIN ONLY option for those who wish to be more independent.

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FRONZ 50: A Celebration of Heritage Rail

FRONZ 50: A Celebration of Heritage Rail

20-22 June 2025

Connecting Past and Present 20-22 June 2025

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South Island Rail Adventure

South Island Rail Adventure

3 September 2025

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

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Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

Australian Rail Safari: Tasmania

6 October 2025

Join the GVR as we travel to Tasmania on this ultimate Australian Rail Safari

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East & West Pre Tour - October 2025

East & West Pre Tour - October 2025

26 October 2025

Join our Pre Tour for our East & West Rail Tour

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East & West - 13 Day Rail Tour - November 2025

East & West - 13 Day Rail Tour - November 2025

29 October 2025

Explore the best of the North Island - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!

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Help our volunteers restore and maintain our locomotives, carriages, and railway for the enjoyment of future generations. Donate online now!

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