Heartland Flyer - Steam Experience

Join us for an excursion to Woodville via the beautiful Manawatu Gorge behind Steam!

Saturday 6th December 2025

Travel with Steam Incorporated north from Kapiti via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge to Woodville for an easy day out. Picking up along the way from Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, and Levin, our destination today is Woodville. To get there, we travel through the famous Manawatu Gorge. Now only accessible via rail, you get a unique perspective of the monumental slips which closed the Gorge to road traffic from 2017.

At Woodville, sample the delights of the restored 1960s era station whilst our train is prepared for the run back down the coast. Meridian’s Te Apiti wind farm can also be seen from the station, occupying 1,150ha of land, with enough sustainable renewable energy to power 45,000 kiwi homes.

Please see provisional timetable below:

Please be at your boarding station minimum 10 minutes prior ready to roll, with your tickets, carriage number and seating allocations at the ready.

Fares

Adult (12+yrs) - $139
Child (3-12yrs) - $89
Infant (0-2yrs) - Free

Provided they are on the knee of a full fare paying adult, no allocated seat.

Please note that if booking online, our booking system does add on a 5% booking fee to the above fares. Steam Incorporated does not see this revenue.

If you are wishing to take a ride from Palmerston North or Woodville, check out the Ashhurst Flyer running on the same day!

Group bookings of 10+ please contact us via email admin@steaminc.org.nz or call us on 0800 783 264 for a personalized package!

Limited Mobility Disclaimer
Due to the age, design and nature of our heritage carriages, these are not suitable for passengers with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us on 0800 783 264 to discuss options with our bookings team!

All tickets and seating allocations are sent via email, 48 hours prior to the departure of this excursion.

We can cater for larger group bookings - these are best dealt with directly through us by emailing admin@steaminc.org.nz or contacting 0800 783 264.

If you have any questions or need a hand with your booking, please contact us on 0800 783 264 or email admin@steaminc.org.nz.

Book online here or call 0800 783 264 to book directly!