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 Napier Escape
from $159/Adult
from $139/Child
Saturday 23 August 2025
Departs: 6:28am Paekakariki
Arrives: 9:45pm Paekakariki
Steam Incorporated's Napier Escape excursion in August 2025 offers a captivating diesel-hauled journey through New Zealand's North Island, blending heritage rail travel with the region's stunning landscapes. Departing from Paekākāriki, our beautifully restored heritage train traverses the picturesque countryside, culminating in the Art Deco city of Napier, to showcase the best of the region.
Daffodil Express 2025
$125/Adult
$90/Child
Sunday 14 September 2025
Departs: 8:30am Wellington
Arrives: 5pm Wellington
Carterton’s Daffodil Festival in the early Spring creates a great day out for the whole family. Why not travel there in style by a heritage train, let Steam Incorporated take the stress out of travel as you take the train to the Wairarapa. This year, our train has reduced capacity, so be sure to book in quickly!
Bookings coming SOON!
The Daffodil Festival Flyer
$28.50/Adult
$28.50/Child
$110/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 14 September 2025
Departs: Varies
Arrives: Varies
A fantastic opportunity for Wairarapa locals to join the train, and also explore Carterton's famed Daffodil Festival! Between Carterton & Masterton, there's a trio of options available to suit all plans. This is a collaboration with the Carterton District Council & the Carterton Railway Museum.
Bookings coming SOON!
The Mad Hatter's Market Express
$139/Adult
$89/Child
Sunday 2 November 2025
Departs: 7:05am Paekakariki
Arrives: 5:50pm Paekakariki
Bring the family up into the heart of the Manawatu on the steam train, and enjoy a fun filled day at Woodville's famed Mad Hatter's Market Day. Hauled by Ja 1271, our 1956 built steam locomotive. Join the train at Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin or Palmerston North. Upon arrival at Woodville, there is the option to walk up to the square, or travel by shuttle bus up.
The Ashhurst Flyer
$49/Adult
$49/Child
$169/ Family
2 Adults, 2 children
Sunday 2 November 2025
Departs: 11:15am Woodville
Arrives: 1pm Woodville
Travel with the Steam Incorporated team by heritage train as we traverse the Manawatū Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. From our heritage train, we see some of the huge infrastructure involved in the creation of the Te Ahu a Turanga Highway. All aboard the Ashhurst Flyer behind Ja 1271!
River City Express
from $149/Adult
from $129/Child
Sunday 23 November 2025
Departs: 6:50am Paekakariki
Arrives: 8pm Paekakariki
Travel to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui, hauled both steam locomotive Ja 1271. Choose between doing your own thing, or jumping on a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer "PS Waimarie".
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