Book our heritage train travel
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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