Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Glenbrook Vintage Railway
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New Zealand's Premier Heritage Train Attraction. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OPERATING AND EVENT DATES. Based near Waiuku, Auckland we offer a variety of experience on selected dates: Steam Train Rides - First Class High-Tea style experience - Day Out with Thomas - Christmas Lights - New Zealand and Overseas Rail Tours
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kvgjs
Kangaroo Valley, Australia165 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Fantastic experience. The museum is in great shape. The train ride is a must do! The volunteers were very helpful and knowledgeable. The morning tea waa also very yummy.
Written 25 March 2023
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Gary C
Sydney, Australia255 contributions
Feb 2023
The Glenbrook Railway excursion was very good. The team at the railway met every expectaton, some passengers got to ride the footplace in the old puffing billy.
Midway on the journey we got off the train for photographs, the train reversed for about a kilmetre then powered forward to give us (standing by the track) and unbelievable glimpse of the engine under full power.
Our group also had morning tea and sandwiches at the end of the tour. If you like your steam trains this is one to see, It is not too far from Auckland but it is worth the journey.
Midway on the journey we got off the train for photographs, the train reversed for about a kilmetre then powered forward to give us (standing by the track) and unbelievable glimpse of the engine under full power.
Our group also had morning tea and sandwiches at the end of the tour. If you like your steam trains this is one to see, It is not too far from Auckland but it is worth the journey.
Written 8 March 2023
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,538 contributions
Jun 2022
It may look hard, but it is doable. Do not rely on the local bus drivers as some do not even know where their route goes. From Auckland you take the Southern metro train line to Papakura, then walk down the platform to the waiting local diesel train to Pukekohe. There you will meet the #396 bus to Waiuku. There are only three return buses a day, but this is enough to get a train ride in. Although it goes within 1km of the Glenbrook station, the bus also has a stop in Waiuku, just 200m from the Victoria Avenue terminus. There is ample time to get a train back to Glenbrook, pay for your ticket there, take the train back, have a quick lunc,h and be on the next bus back to Pukekohe. Oh, the steam train ? It is fantastic. It has been restored and the station and surrounds at Glenbrook are magnificent.
Written 14 June 2022
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1wildwalker
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand11 contributions
May 2022
Te Kuiti Trekker trip on 7th May 2022 was simply fabulous! Three adults and three 10yr old boys went on this trip and enjoyed every minute. First time on any train for the kids. The adults admired the wonderful refurbishment of the carriages and the diesel locomotive & enjoyed the scenery not seen from the roads. Great idea to have the snacks trolley on board, thanks to the volunteers. Time in Te Kuiti to watch the manual turntable in action and to buy a coffee. Back in Hamilton around 4 hrs.
Great afternoon out, and we'll look forward to another destination day out. Thanks!
Great afternoon out, and we'll look forward to another destination day out. Thanks!
Written 16 May 2022
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Keith S
Cambridge, New Zealand348 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Saw a Facebook post about a short train excursion from Hamilton to Te Kuiti and return. What a fantastic experience. Volunteers running it were great and restored carriages and location were wonderfully done. Really cool trip trundling through countryside you dong see from the, an hour in Te Kuiti. the locomotives turned around on a turntable and head home . Great Experience Highly Recommended
Written 7 May 2022
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Mark C
Taupo, New Zealand113 contributions
Jan 2022
Glenbrook organise a number of Vintage Train and Carriage excursions over the course of a year.
Yesterday (Saturday the 29th of January 2022) They hald a Vintage Carriages excursion behind a Diesel Loco, on the Mian Trunk Line to Hamilton from Waiuku and Pukekohe.
100 Year plus (old Carriages), complimentary refreshments on board, 3 choices of excursion once arrived in Hamilton. Base Shopping, Te Kuiti train ride and a full meal served on voard the train enrout and or our preferred option, bused to Viligrads winery and restaurnat for a sumptous meal, wine tasting and entertainment.
What a cracker of a trip.
Great train ride through the Hauraki swamp, great experience at Viligrads a gentle trip back to Pukekohe.
Overall awesome experience, please don't stop doing these guys and gilrs of the Glenbrook Vintage Railways.
Yesterday (Saturday the 29th of January 2022) They hald a Vintage Carriages excursion behind a Diesel Loco, on the Mian Trunk Line to Hamilton from Waiuku and Pukekohe.
100 Year plus (old Carriages), complimentary refreshments on board, 3 choices of excursion once arrived in Hamilton. Base Shopping, Te Kuiti train ride and a full meal served on voard the train enrout and or our preferred option, bused to Viligrads winery and restaurnat for a sumptous meal, wine tasting and entertainment.
What a cracker of a trip.
Great train ride through the Hauraki swamp, great experience at Viligrads a gentle trip back to Pukekohe.
Overall awesome experience, please don't stop doing these guys and gilrs of the Glenbrook Vintage Railways.
Written 30 January 2022
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Ayush45
Panipat, India287 contributions
Apr 2021
Best place to visit if you love traveling on the vintage train. Hauled by vintage locomotives and the station is very well maintained by giving it a vintage look. When the train leaves the station you get a chance to do the jigger rides which is total fun.
Written 4 April 2021
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Tintin4
Auckland, New Zealand318 contributions
Jan 2021
Absolute BEST experience. We prebooked the First Class Experience online and took the trip with my partner, two adult sons and my mother-in-law. We all absolutely loved it and were able to reminisce our previous train rides (both vintage and not so vintage). Sadly the 'usual' engine was receiving care but that in no way diminished the occasion. The diesel engine is still vintage and beautifully presented plus you get to walk around the other engines in the maintenance shed. Simply enjoyable for all ages. Staff (volunteers) are dressed impeccably....all enthusiastic and so friendly. Wonderful to see such a diverse age group excitedly playing the part. The high tea on the parlour car is all you expect and more. Just loved it and look forward to this group of enthusiasts extending the line even further. The station, cafe, gift shop and restrooms all just delightful. Even the luggage cart is on theme and brings a smile to your face. Certainly not as extensive as the likes of The Plains Museuem (Ashburton) or Pleasant Point Railway (Timaru) but an absolute asset to the Auckland area all the same. Be sure to check the Glenbrook Vintage Railway website for upcoming events...and prebook the First Class service because it will be sold out if you expect to walk up. Note plenty of other seats on walk up but the Parlour Carriage is the shizz!
Written 2 January 2021
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yobbo52
Christchurch, New Zealand52 contributions
Dec 2020
Took our 2 year old grandson here as he loves "choo choo's". Unfortunately the steam locomotive was out of action (which we knew before going), but we had an equally fun time on the trip to Waiuku and back being drawn by one of the old diesel locos! Cost for two adults was $40.00 (wee man was free) which we were happy to pay, as the railway is run by volunteers and funded through these fees and donations. Staff were really friendly and happy to answer any questions.
Got a couple of packs of sandwiches and 2 drinks from the cafe costing $12.00 which we thought was good value (compared to central city prices). Nice wee souvenir shop, but not really a lot of options available at the time of our visit.
All in all a really lovely day out in the countryside.
Got a couple of packs of sandwiches and 2 drinks from the cafe costing $12.00 which we thought was good value (compared to central city prices). Nice wee souvenir shop, but not really a lot of options available at the time of our visit.
All in all a really lovely day out in the countryside.
Written 30 December 2020
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punkingirl2013
Auckland, New Zealand215 contributions
Dec 2019
For young and old who like trains - especially vintage trains pulled by a steam engine. "Special" days are great with other things on offer. The Christmas lights are well worth a trip down from Auckland.
Written 6 November 2020
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Mike U
Scottsdale, AZ37 contributions
We are going to Auckland in mid-January and will be staying near Mission Bay, is there Public Transportation to Glenbrook ?
grahamkaya
Auckland Region, New Zealand5 contributions
Sorry to say there is no public transport out to Glenbrook. The best way to do it is to high a car, there are higher places on the stand not far from Mission bay. I hope this helps.
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- Sun - Sun 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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