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The Napier Escape

Saturday 29 August 2026

Departs: 5:50am Paekakariki

Arrives: 22:28pm Paekakariki

Steam Incorporated's Napier Escape excursion in August 2026 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.

Deco Delights - 5 Day Rail Tour

Thursday 18 February 2027

Departs: 8am Wellington

Arrives: 6pm Wellington

Welcome onboard ‘Deco Delights,’ a 5 day getaway to the east of the North Island, the beautiful Hawkes Bay, and an in depth look at Napier’s Art Deco Festival. For 5 days, let us take the stress out of your travel, with our tour guide team who are available at any hour to take care of any thing that is not to your satisfaction. Our aim is to redefine your heritage rail experience, and create a life time of memories that you can look back on!

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Signature High Teas | Multiple Departures

Sunday 2 August 2026

Departs: 1:15pm Paraparaumu

Arrives: 6:19pm Paraparaumu

Steam Incorporated’s Signature High Tea Experience offers an elegant afternoon of heritage rail travel and refined indulgence. Travel behind the 111-year-old steam locomotive Ab 608 Passchendaele from Paraparaumu or Waikanae on an intimate, premium excursion to picturesque Tatum, where guests will enjoy a traditional High Tea featuring a selection of sweet and savoury treats, accompanied by tea and coffee in a relaxed countryside setting. Limited numbers ensure a comfortable and memorable experience.

Multiple Departures throughout August - 2nd | 9th | 16th - Limited Space!

The Spring Fling Express

Saturday 5 September 2026

Departs: 6:52am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9pm Paekakariki

Celebrate the arrival of spring in style aboard Steam Incorporated’s Spring Fling Express, a special heritage rail journey from the Kāpiti Coast and Manawatū through to Waipukurau for the opening weekend of Central Hawke’s Bay’s much-loved Spring Fling festivities.

The Daffodil Express

Sunday 13 September 2026

Departs: 8am Wellington

Arrives: 5pm Wellington

Carterton Daffodil Festival, Wairarapa Spring Day Out 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. Departing Wellington, Petone, Waterloo & Upper Hutt on Sunday 13th September!

The Spring Fling Flyer

Saturday 5 September 2026

Departs: Waipukurau

Arrives: Takapau / Otane

Step aboard Steam Incorporated's iconic red heritage train for a delightful family outing during the Spring Fling Festival! Enjoy a short return journey from Waipukurau to Takapau or Ōtāne, specially designed with families in mind.

School Holiday Steam

Saturday 3 October 2026

Departs: Varies

Arrives: Varies

Join Steam Incorporated this School Holidays, as we invite you onboard our heritage train for a brilliant steam train ride for the whole family! Trains are operating all Sunday between Paekakariki and Porirua, a beautiful scenic run along the Paekakariki Escarpment on the Kapiti Coast. In our run between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki, we pass through 6 short tunnels!

The Daffodil Festival Flyer

Sunday 13 September 2026

Departs: 10:30am Carterton

Arrives: 1:30 Carterton

Carterton’s Daffodil Festival in the early Spring creates a great day out for the whole family! Thanks to our longstanding relationship with the Carterton Railway Museum, we've been able to give Wairarapa locals the opportunity to travel onboard this special annual train, with the support of the Carterton District Council, and the Wairarapa Times-Age.

The Mad Hatter's Market Express

Sunday 1 November 2026

Departs: 7:05am Paekakariki

Arrives: 5:50pm Paekakariki

Step aboard Steam Incorporated's famous red train for a memorable family day out as we steam into the heart of the Manawatū for Woodville's much-loved Mad Hatter's Market Day! Tickets available from Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, and Palmerston North!