Step onboard our lovingly restored heritage carriages, hauled by our classic diesel locomotive DBR1254 for a great day out by train from Auckland or Hamilton to The Great New Zealand Muster at Te Kuiti!
Jump on board with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for another relaxing day out by train!
Hauled by heritage diesel locomotive DBR1254 - our train will make its way through the farm lands of the North Waikato, before heading south into the King Country!
So hop on board as we step back in time – to how travel used to be – and experience the romance of traveling by rail.
It's been a few years since we last offered the opportunity to travel by train to The Great NZ Muster at Te Kuiti - so don't miss out!
Departing Waiuku, Glenbrook, or Pukekohe Stations (with AT Metro Electric Train connections) - we travel down the North Island Main Trunk towards Hamilton. On the way we pass by the Waikato River, before entering the Whangamarino Wetland with its unique mosaic of swams, fens, bogs, and open water. We then rejoin the Waikato River, following it as we skirt around Taupiri mountain, before crossing it at Ngaruawahia as we race towards Hamilton.
After picking up more fellow travellers from Hamilton's Rotokauri and Frankton stations, we pick up the pace once again passing through a quick succession of rural towns. To our right will be
the majestic Pirongia Mountain as we traverse the rich Waikato farming
pasture. South of Te Awamutu we pass over the Puniu River, entering the
King Country. After we pass through Otorohanga, you may catch a glimpse
of the Rangitoto Ranges to the left. From here it is only a short gallop
into Te Kuiti, where we arrive at 12.35pm.
Te Kuiti is the Shearing Capital of the World!
Proudly organised by the Waitomo District Council, the Great NZ Muster is a FREE annual event unique to the King Country. A cross between a country fair and a rural extravaganza, it truly is kiwi heartland at its best.
Everywhere you look, there’s something happening! Te Kuiti’s main street is transformed with sheep themed signs decorating shop fronts, sidewalks are lined with fantastic food stalls, arts and crafts displays, raffles and more! Enjoy everything that catches your eye, while enjoying to some exciting entertainment, including musicians, stilt walkers, magicians, balloon animal artists and more!
You will have plenty of time to browse the main street, before the famous running of the sheep at 2pm!
The train home departs at 2.40pm. We invite you to relax as you enjoy the sights again on the way home. Why not enjoy a snack and drink on the way home from our licensed bar service?
Return Ex Auckland (Waiuku/Glenbrook/Pukekohe)
Adult $99 | Child (2-14) $69
Return Ex Hamilton (Rotokauri/Frankton)
Adult $59 | Child (2-14) $39
One child under 2 may sit on each adult's knee. Children under 2 seated in the manner do not require a ticket.
| Waiuku | dep. | 8.15am |
| Glenbrook | dep. | 8.45am |
| Pukekohe | arr. | 9.10am |
| Rotokauri (The Base) | dep. | 10.40am |
| Hamilton (Frankton) | dep. | 10.55am |
| Te Kuiti |
arr. | 12.35pm |
| Te Kuiti |
dep. | 2.40pm |
| Hamilton (Frankton) | arr. | 3.50pm |
| Rotokauri (The Base) | arr. | 4.05pm |
| Pukekohe | arr. | 5.35pm |
| Glenbrook | arr. | 6.00pm |
| Waiuku | arr. | 6.30pm |
Waiuku (Victoria Ave) Station
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/Sh1MFtQDmrET45w89
Access is off Victoria Ave or Kitchener Road (old New World).
Street parking is available along Victoria Avenue. Please do not park in the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club on Victoria Ave.
Glenbrook Station
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/PoopdP7Y9mPnCG6H9
Departing from the Short Loading Platform.
Access is via Glenbrook Station Road.
Free parking is available in the main carpark.
Pukekohe Station
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZb3jZ8eofa3Sk8TA
Access is via Manukau Road or Station Road. Free parking is available.
You can connect via AT Metro train services. Please see https://at.govt.nz/ for timetable information.
Rotokauri (The Base) Station
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/U7TUoQ4JVXrQ3PMT6
Access by road is off Kiriwai Kaui Drive - accessible from Tasman Road, Arthur Porter Drive or Clem Newby/Winders Road.
Ample free parking is available at the Station off Kiriwai Kaui Drive (west side of station) or on street.
Hamilton (Frankton) Station
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xfhqKMjU2mRJ88zQA
Boarding from Platform 1 (west side of station)
Access is signposted and is via Fraser Street, off Queens Ave in Frankton.
Ample free parking is available at the Station and in neighbouring streets.
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We aim to seat passengers from the same booking together. You will be allocated at least one window seat for bookings of 2 or more (subject to availability). Where possible, seats will be turned to face the direction of travel (pairs and singles) or to face each other (groups). If you are traveling with people on a different booking or have another specific request then please email us as soon as possible at [email protected] and we will try and accommodate your request the best we can. Your allocated seat and carriage details will be on your boarding pass which will be emailed to you at least 2-3 days before your departure date.
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