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Daffodil Express 2025

Sunday 14 September 2025

Departs: 8:30am Wellington

Arrives: 5pm Wellington

Carterton’s Daffodil Festival in the early Spring 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. This year, our train has reduced capacity, so be sure to book in quickly!

The Daffodil Festival Flyer

Sunday 14 September 2025

Departs: Varies

Arrives: Varies

A fantastic opportunity for Wairarapa locals to join the train, and also explore Carterton's famed Daffodil Festival! Between Carterton & Masterton, there's a trio of options available to suit all plans. This is a collaboration with the Carterton Railway Museum, the Carterton District Council & The Wairarapa Times Age.

The Mad Hatter's Market Express

Sunday 2 November 2025

Departs: 7:05am Paekakariki

Arrives: 5:50pm Paekakariki

Bring the family up into the heart of the Manawatu on the steam train, and enjoy a fun filled day at Woodville's famed Mad Hatter's Market Day. Hauled by Ja 1271, our 1956 built steam locomotive. Join the train at Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin or Palmerston North. Upon arrival at Woodville, there is the option to walk up to the square, or travel by shuttle bus up.

The Ashhurst Flyer

Sunday 2 November 2025

Departs: 11:15am Woodville

Arrives: 1pm Woodville

Travel with the Steam Incorporated team by heritage train as we traverse the Manawatū Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. From our heritage train, we see some of the huge infrastructure involved in the creation of the Te Ahu a Turanga Highway. All aboard the Ashhurst Flyer behind Ja 1271!

River City Express

Sunday 23 November 2025

Departs: 6:50am Paekakariki

Arrives: 8pm Paekakariki

Travel to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui, hauled by both steam locomotive Ja 1271 and heritage diesel electric locomotive, Da 1431. Choose between doing your own thing, or jumping on a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer "PS Waimarie".

History through the Heartland Rail Tour

Thursday 19 February 2026

Departs: 19th February 2026

Arrives: 1st March 2026

We would like to warmly invite you onboard our first multi-day rail tour in many years, exploring “History through the Heartland”. An 11 day rail experience focusing on different historical influences through the North Island’s central heart, with our steam & diesel hauled heritage trains linking your journey together - on a journey into the shaping of a nation.

Bookings & Enquiries via email - admin@steaminc.org.nz or by phone, on 0800 783 264.

The Christmas Celebration: Tatum Edition

Saturday 6 December 2025

Departs: 10:20am Wellington

Arrives: 6pm Wellington

Join Steam Incorporated, and the newly redeveloped 'Tatum' in the Horowhenua district for this fantastic Kiwi Christmas Celebration! Pricing includes return train travel as well as a beautifully prepared Christmas Lunch on Tatum grounds.

The Family Express

Saturday 6 December 2025

Departs: 12:35pm Levin

Arrives: 3:20pm Levin

Bring the family our for a quick trip from Levin to Feilding & return! The perfect pre-Christmas treat - a train ride!

BOOKINGS COMING SOON!

Deco Delights 5 Day Rail Tour

Thursday 19 February 2026

Departs: 19th February

Arrives: 23rd February

A 5 day getaway to the east of the North Island, the beautiful Hawkes Bay, an in depth look at Napier’s Art Deco Festival, and travel on Steam Incorporated's heritage train!

Bookings & Enquiries via email - admin@steaminc.org.nz or by phone, on 0800 783 264.

Rails to the West - 6 Day Rail Tour

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Departs: 24th February

Arrives: 1st March

A 6 day getaway focusing on a pair of main centres up the North Island’s West Coast - Whanganui & New Plymouth, and on AMERICARNA - New Plymouth's annual gathering of American muscle!

Bookings & Enquiries via email - admin@steaminc.org.nz or by phone, on 0800 783 264.