Bring the family along for a jolly jaunt between Feilding and Palmerston North!

The Manawatu Flyer |  Departing Palmerston North and Feilding 

Catch a steam train around the Manawatu! 

This labour weekend catch a steam train around the Manawatu with our "Manawatu Flyer" steam shuttles between Feilding and Palmerston North.  Join us on this very rare and unique occasion where you can choose to travel on any of our trains as you fly through the Manawatu on Sunday 23rd October. Boarding either at Feilding or from Palmerston North. 

Your journey today will take you via the unique Bunnythorpe dips, a challenging stretch of track for our steam train drivers, passing the airport we veer right and on to the Milson Deviation which bypassed the original railway through the middle of Palmerston North, and through the northern suburbs of Palmerston North before arriving at the railway station. 

Departure times available for both Feilding & Palmerston North.

General Admission (Ages 2+) - $30ea.

An exciting day out behind a steam loco through the heart of the Manawatu - A great long weekend experience!

Book here to reserve your seat!


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