Paekakariki | Wellington | Upper Hutt | 20th July & 21st July 2024

After huge popularity last year - School Holiday Steam is BACK for a whole WEEKEND! Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July ONLY! Join Steam Incorporated this School Holidays, as we invite you onboard our heritage train whilst we travel around Wellington! Offering a variety of experiences for all, behind steam and diesel motive power, travelling in heritage carriages – some being over 100 years old! Venture through the Kapiti Coast, explore the wonders of Wellington or sprint through the suburbs of the Hutt Valley! Experience the suburban rail system from a unique perspective.

Book online or call us on 0800 783 264!

Weekend Quick Reference Guide

• Escarpment Steam Express - Trains departing Wellington to Paekakariki & return.
  Departing from Wellington at 10:25am & 2:45pm
• Valley Steam Supreme - Trains departing Wellington to Upper Hutt and return.
  Departing from Wellington at 08:35am & 12:50pm
• Capital City Steam - Trains departing Paekakariki & Upper Hutt, to Wellington and return with 2hrs in the city to explore.
  Departing from Paekakariki 07:20am & 11:30am | Upper Hutt 09:30am
• Valley 'n' Coast - Package Deal - Trains departing all stations throughout the day, travelling both the Kapiti & Hutt Valley lines!
  Departing from Paekakariki 07:20am & 11:30am | Wellington 08:35am & 12:50pm | Upper Hutt 09:30am
• Starlight Steam Express - Trains departing Wellington & Paekakariki, travelling the Kapiti Line.
  Departing from Paekakariki 4:55pm & 7:25pm | Wellington 6:25pm

Escarpment Steam Express

Saturday return trips depart Wellington for Paekakariki at 10:25am & 2:45pm
Sunday return trips depart Wellington for Paekakariki at 10:25am & 2:45pm

After a quick cruise up the coast with the family? This is for you!

Sit back and relax on this express service north from the bustle of Wellington to the beaches of Paekakariki, including the 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 shortest of which is only 59 metres! A section of railway line with origins dating back to 1886. A scenic afternoon train journey for the whole family, steam along the coast onboard our heritage train with our friendly team!

Note: The 2:45pm departure will have a 1hr layover at Paekakariki to service steam locomotive Ja 1271.

Valley Steam Supreme

Saturday return trips depart Wellington at 8:35am & 12:50pm
Sunday return trips depart Wellington at 8:35am & 12:50pm

Jump onboard our heritage train at Wellington and head up the Hutt Valley line! Relax at your seat as we skirt the harbour between Ngauranga and Petone before cutting in through the valley and heading through the suburbs of both Lower & Upper Hutt. At Upper Hutt, our train drivers change ends, and our Da class diesel electric will haul us back into Wellington, stepping off the train at Platform 9. A great opportunity to come out with the family and step back in time onboard our heritage train!

Capital City Steam

Saturday return trips depart Paekakariki at 7:20am and 11:30am
Saturday return trips departs Upper Hutt at 9:30am

Sunday return trips depart Paekakariki at 7:20am and 11:30am
Sunday return trips departs Upper Hutt at 9:30am

Join the train at either Paekakariki or Upper Hutt, and venture into the Capital City and explore! Make a day of it – bring the family into town on the train, where you’ll have 2 hours to grab a bite down the golden mile, visit the Beehive, or take a stroll down the waterfront, before jumping on the train back home.

Valley ‘n’ Coast – Package Deal

Saturday return trips depart Paekakariki at 7:20am and 11:30am
Saturday return trips departs Wellington at 8:35am and 12:50pm
Saturday return trips departs Upper Hutt at 9:30am

Sunday return trips depart Paekakariki at 7:20am and 11:30am
Sunday return trips departs Wellington at 8:35am and 12:50pm
Sunday return trips departs Upper Hutt at 9:30am

Race through the valley, and navigate the coast, all in one! A special package deal will see you traverse 143km of the Wellington suburban system, now only populated by modern day electric multiple units. A rare chance to travel onboard carriages that used to grace these very tracks day in day out, behind both steam & diesel traction. Whether your skirting the coast between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay, navigating Wellington’s busy rail hub, or navigating the harbour and powering up the Hutt Valley – this deal has it all!

This Valley ‘n’ Coast package sold out last year! So, remember to book in advance to avoid missing out on this rare opportunity!

Starlight Steam Express

Saturday return trips depart Paekakariki at 4:55pm and 7:25pm
Saturday return trips departs Wellington at 6:25pm

Sunday return trips depart Paekakariki at 4:55pm and 7:25pm
Sunday return trips departs Wellington at 6:25pm

Have an evening under the stars with this special evening steam experience between Wellington & Kapiti! Relive the days of evening express trains, once a common sight on the NZ rail network. Join Steam Incorporated’s heritage train as we weave through the outer suburbs and traverse the coastline between Pukerua Bay & Paekakariki. Bring your friends or family, grab a drink and some small bites from the bar and watch the night sky go by as we traverse the trunk. Relive the days of a bygone era, with the steam express trains that used to sail through the countryside as the evening fell. This is one, not to be missed!

If you're after something more intimate, sit down with a meal & a beverage at the Duke Gastropub in Wellington in between train journeys - find out more details here!

Join Steam Incorporated on this special weekend of heritage train operations for all ages around the Wellington suburban rail system!

Prior booking is essential, make sure you reserve your spot now to avoid missing out on this experience.