Heritage Rail Adventures
by Steam Incorporated
Experience the scenic beauty of New Zealand with one of our lovingly restored vintage locomotives and carriages.
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The Taranaki Explorer
$179/Adult
$129/Child
Thursday 20 February 2025
Departs: 8:22am Paraparaumu
Arrives: 8:50pm New Plymouth
Experience the charm of New Zealand’s rugged landscapes aboard our diesel-hauled train from Paraparaumu to Taranaki! One-Way & Return options available, Train Travel Only! Join the train at Paraparaumu, Levin, Palmerston North, Feilding or Whanganui on Thursday the 20th February, with the train returning south on Sunday the 23rd February.
Explore Taranaki by Rail
from $35/Adult
from $35/Child
Friday 21 February 2025
Departs: Varies
Arrives: Varies
Embark on a unique adventure with Steam Incorporated & Americarna, where the timeless allure of classic American muscle cars meets the nostalgic charm of rail travel! Relax onboard heritage carriages as we escape the surrounds of central New Plymouth, and travel to Lepperton, Stratford or Hawera. Different options available across Friday 21st Feb & Saturday 22nd Feb 2025!
The Whale Train
$179/Adult
$89/Child
$449/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 30 March 2025
Departs: 8:40am Blenheim
Arrives: 3:20pm Blenheim
We've teamed up with the Pounamu Tourism Group, to bring you a heritage train experience from the heart of the Marlborough winelands to the coastal town of Kaikoura. Your journey is powered by the vintage red and white, classic Da 1410 locomotive, which hauls our original renovated Victorian carriages.
The Alpine Ranger
$169/Adult
$89/Child
Saturday 1 March 2025
Departs: 8:55am Christchurch
Arrives: 4:30pm Christchurch
Travel with Steam Incorporated on a rare South Island rail experience! Join us on this special diesel hauled excursion to Arthur's Pass for and listen to the EMD V12 of DC 4818 sing through the Mountains! Normally based in Auckland, this will be an extremely RARE opportunity to see 4818 on the Midland line! 1st March AND 9th March!
The Kaikoura Explorer
$169/Adult
$89/Child
Sunday 2 March 2025
Departs: 8:50am Addington
Arrives: 6pm Addington
Join Steam Incorporated, on a one-off journey behind recently restored DC 4818, as you travel from Christchurch to the beautiful coastal town of Kaikoura and return. This full-day rail adventure offers a unique blend of nostalgia and natural beauty, perfect for families, friends, and railway enthusiasts alike.
The Kekerengu Rail Cruise
$139/Adult
$109/Child
Saturday 15 March 2025
Departs: 3:20pm Blenheim
Arrives: 9pm Blenheim
Travel with Steam Incorporated, and take in the majestic Kaikoura Coastline. Dine at the edge of the Pacific in a special collaboration with The Store at Kekerengu.
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