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11 Day Shared Rail Tour of NZ North Island
Waiuku
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Discover the North Island's hidden treasures aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's private diesel-hauled train. This 11-day rail journey takes you through stunning landscapes, including the iconic Raurimu Spiral and the Art Deco charm of Napier. Enjoy exclusive excursions like a ride on the PS Waimarie paddle steamer and a visit to the celebrated Tawhiti Museum. Each stop is enriched with curated activities, from scenic views at Cape Kidnappers to delightful meals featuring local flavours. Perfect for history buffs, nature lovers, and rail enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a unique perspective of New Zealand's beauty all while travelling aboard your own private train.
- 11-day all-inclus...
Highlights
11 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting Points
Departure
Hamilton
Departs Hamilton Frankton Railway from Platform 1 - Connect here with a AT Metro service from Auckland. Confirmed timings will be communicated prior to day of travel.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility. You will need to be able to manage all of your own luggage.
Cancellation policy
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Discover the North Island's hidden treasures aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's private diesel-hauled train. This 11-day rail journey takes you through stunning landscapes, including the iconic Raurimu Spiral and the Art Deco charm of Napier. Enjoy exclusive excursions like a ride on the PS Waimarie paddle steamer and a visit to the celebrated Tawhiti Museum. Each stop is enriched with curated activities, from scenic views at Cape Kidnappers to delightful meals featuring local flavours. Perfect for history buffs, nature lovers, and rail enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a unique perspective of New Zealand's beauty all while travelling aboard your own private train.
- 11-day all-inclus...
Highlights
11 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting Points
Departure
Hamilton
Departs Hamilton Frankton Railway from Platform 1 - Connect here with a AT Metro service from Auckland. Confirmed timings will be communicated prior to day of travel.
Return
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Day 11
GVR Tour Train: Auckland/Hamilton - Tokoroa - Coach to Rotorua
2 Stops
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Today our Glenbrook Vintage Railway charter train, hauled by heritage diesel locomotives DC 4818 and DBR 1254, travels the historic Waiuku Branch Line before joining the North Island Main Trunk at Paerata for pickups at Pukekohe. We continue south through Franklin’s farmlands and the Bombay Hills, descending to Pokeno and Mercer alongside the Waikato River, passing swamplands and rolling countryside. In Hamilton, we collect more passengers before heading east on the freight-only East Coast Main Trunk Line. Departing Frankton, we pass beneath central Hamilton, cross the Claudelands Bridge, and run through Ruakura towards Morrinsville. Turning right, we follow the Piako River to Waharoa, then continue along the Kinleith Line to Tokoroa. From there, a coach takes us to Rotorua for the night, where we enjoy dinner at Skyline Rotorua’s Stratosfare Restaurant, overlooking the lake and Mokoia Island.
