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Get tickets on one of our steam or diesel hauled NZ train trips or check out future rail journeys that are coming up.
Feature tours
Steam in the 'Bay - February 2025
from $35/Adult
from $35/Child
Friday 14 February 2025
Departs: Times Vary
Arrives: Times Vary
For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to be bringing you 'Steam in the Bay' between the 14 - 16th February 2025. There's plenty of opportunities to jump onboard, tell all of your friends and pick a trip or two…or three?
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 Field Days Flyer
$149/Adult
$119/Child
Saturday 15 March 2025
Departs: 6:50am Wellington
Arrives: 6:55pm Wellington
Join Steam Incorporated on a unique day of rail travel, behind our heritage Da class diesel electric locomotive. Travel from the nation's capital of Wellington, through the Kapiti & Horowhenua Districts, to Feilding for the annual Field Days. Event entry & bus transfers included in your train ticket!
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.
Coming up next...
The Spiral Spectacular - Kapiti to Raurimu & Return
Sunday 27th April
The Heartland Flyer - Kapiti to Woodville & Return
Sunday 11th May
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