Get tickets on one of our steam or vintage diesel hauled NZ train trips or check out future rail journeys that are coming up.

Feature tours


The Spiral Spectacular

$169/Adult

$139/Child


Sunday 19 April 2026

Departs: 6:30am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9:30pm Paekakariki


Join Steam Incorporated and discover what the Central Plateau has on offer. Experience the Raurimu Spiral first hand, hauled by our beautifully restored diesel locomotive, Da 1410.

The Ashhurst Flyer

$49/Adult

$49/Child

$169/ Family

2 Adults, 2 children


Sunday 24 May 2026

Departs: 11:15 Woodville

Arrives: 13:00 Woodville


Experience the 'Gorge behind Steam! Travel with the Steam Incorporated team aboard our heritage train as we wind our way through the dramatic Manawatū Gorge, revealing views of the mighty river far below — a perspective now impossible to experience by road.

The Heartland Flyer

from $139/Adult

from $99/Child


Sunday 24 May 2026

Departs: 7am Paekakariki

Arrives: 6pm Paekakariki


Travel behind steam with Steam Incorporated on a special day excursion to Woodville via the spectacular Manawatū Gorge, hauled by one of our majestic coal-fired steam locomotives.

River City Express

from $159/Adult

from $139/Child


Saturday 6 June 2026

Departs: 7:10am Paekakariki

Arrives: 9:55pm Paekakariki


Travel to the beautiful riverside city of Whanganui behind one of our magnificent coal-fired steam locomotives. Once there, you can explore Whanganui at your leisure, or choose to enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Whanganui River aboard the historic coal-fired paddle steamer PS Waimarie.

Napier's Winter Deco Rail Experiences

Varies/Adult

Varies/Child

Varies/ Family

2 Adults, 2 children


Friday 17 July 2026

Departs: Varies

Arrives: Varies


Steam Incorporated is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in our Art Deco rail programme, delivered in partnership with the Cancer Society! This new winter offering combines the elegance and charm of the Art Deco era with the atmosphere of heritage rail travel — all set against the crisp backdrop of Hawke’s Bay in Winter.

The Napier Escape

from $159/Adult

from $139/Child


Saturday 29 August 2026

Departs: 5:50am Paekakariki

Arrives: 22:28pm Paekakariki


Steam Incorporated's Napier Escape excursion in August 2026 offers a captivating diesel-hauled journey through New Zealand's North Island, blending heritage rail travel with the region's stunning landscapes. Departing from Paekākāriki, our beautifully restored heritage train traverses the picturesque countryside, culminating in the Art Deco city of Napier, to showcase the best of the region.

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