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The Festive Flyer

Friday 4 December 2026

Departs: 3:50pm Paekakariki

Arrives: 9:55pm Paekakariki

Get into the festive spirit with Steam Incorporated and celebrate Christmas with an evening that’s a little out of the ordinary - on Friday 4th December 2026.

Santa in Seddon

Sunday 13 December 2026

Departs: 8:45am, 11:40am, 3:05pm Blenheim

Arrives: 11:15am, 2:35pm, 5:30pm Blenheim

Make this Christmas one to remember and climb aboard Steam Incorporated’s heritage train for a festive railway adventure from Blenheim to Seddon on Sunday the 13th December. Gather the family, bring your Christmas spirit and step back in time aboard our beautifully restored heritage train as we travel through the spectacular Marlborough countryside. There'll be vintage trains, beautiful scenery, a festive stop in Seddon — and, of course, a very special visitor waiting at the other end… 

Woodville Steam Express

Sunday 29 November 2026

Departs: 11am & 2pm Palmerston North

Arrives: 1:50pm & 4:50pm Palmerston North

Steam Incorporated and the Feilding & District Steam Rail Society are teaming up for a special day of steam-hauled excursions through the spectacular Manawatū Gorge!

Bring the family along and experience one of the lower North Island’s great railway journeys, travelling through scenery that can now only truly be appreciated from the railway.

The Kekerengu Rail Cruise

Sunday 6 December 2026

Departs: 3:20pm Blenheim

Arrives: 9:25pm Blenheim

Enjoy an Evening at the Beach with Steam Incorporated & The Store Kekerengu

Summer 2026 / 2027 Departures - 6th December | 7th February | 4th April

Join Steam Incorporated for a special evening rail journey from Blenheim to Kekerengu, combining spectacular Marlborough scenery, heritage rail travel and the option of a fantastic evening meal!

Napier Art Deco 2027 | Heritage Trains

Thursday 18 February 2027

Departs: Varies

Arrives: Varies

Steam Incorporated returns to the Art Deco Festival with Art Deco Heritage Trains, presented alongside the Art Deco Trust, with a special collaboration with the Cancer Society Hawkes Bay.

Gather your friends and experience the charm of heritage rail as part of your festival weekend. With a range of journeys to choose from, there’s every reason to make time for a trip—or two.

These popular excursions sell quickly. Book early to secure your seats.

Whanganui Vintage Weekend | Trains

Saturday 16 January 2027

Departs: Varies

Arrives: Varies

Whanganui Vintage Weekend returns for its 16th year, bringing classic cars, timeless style and heritage rail to the city.

Our heritage train is back for the celebrations, with an all-new day trip from Whanganui to New Plymouth joining our popular shorter journeys to Kai Iwi, Ruatangata and Feilding. Discover somewhere new, revisit a favourite, and make the journey part of your weekend.

These popular excursions sell quickly. Book early to secure your seats.

The Timaru Flyer

Saturday 14 November 2026

Departs: 9:25am Rolleston

Arrives: 4:40pm Rolleston

Join Steam Incorporated aboard The Timaru Flyer for a fantastic day out by rail, travelling south from Rolleston across the wide-open Canterbury Plains to the heart of South Canterbury.

The Kaikoura Coast Express

Sunday 23 January 2027

Departs: 7:50am Blenheim

Arrives: 5:10pm Blenheim

Join Steam Incorporated for a spectacular day cruising the Main North Line between Blenheim and Kaikōura. From the rolling hills and vineyards of the Awatere to the breathtaking Pacific coastline south of Wharanui, this is one of New Zealand's great rail journeys — and one not to be missed.

23 January | 13 February | 20 March 2027