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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29 March 2025
Catch the train to the Great New Zealand Muster at Te Kuiti!
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27 April 2025
All aboard to the central plateau by train! Take a trip up the Sky Waka or take the full journey to historic Ohakune - Departs Waiuku, Glenbrook, Pukekohe & Hamilton.
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27 April 2025
Explore the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral on this epic railway adventure from Ohakune to Raurimu and Return!
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4 May 2025
Whether an early Mother's Day treat or a special family outing. Enjoy 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/Pukekohe.
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4 May 2025
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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Departs on 11 June 2025
Join us as we travel the North Island by Steam and Diesel
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Departs on 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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Departs on 11 June 2025
Join us as we travel the North Island by Steam and Diesel from Auckland/Hamilton to Napier
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Departs on 11 June 2025
A TRAIN ONLY option for those who wish to be more independent.
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Departs on 28 October 2025
Explore the best of the North Island - only with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway!
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