The Spiral Spectacular

A day adventure by heritage train to the Central Plateau!

Sunday 27th April 2025

Join Steam Incorporated and discover what the Central Plateau has on offer. Stick with the train and experience the Raurimu Spiral first hand, hauled by a pair of restored diesel locomotives.

Upon completion the NIMT became important to New Zealand’s economic development, and was also socially significant. The Raurimu Spiral is considered a feat of engineering ingenuity and the success of this solution contributed to the on-going effectiveness of the NIMT. Despite advances in technology and materials in the century since its completion, no feasible alternative to the Spiral has been found. Therefore, the Raurimu Spiral is a lasting tribute to Holmes’ engineering achievements and is of considerable engineering heritage importance.

Please see below a provisional timetable for the day:

Lions Lunch

The Lions team will be ready with their classic, NZ style sausage sizzle, at Ohakune Station, at $5 each, this helps the fundraising towards the upkeep and restoration of the station we love. Please try to bring cash for this, EFTPOS may be available. Opus will be open at the station, ready to serve your caffeine fix, and also a little retail therapy.

An Evening Meal

Sandy and the team from one of the 5 best classic Kiwi pubs, The Station Hotel, will be on hand to provide an evening meal at your seat on departure from Marton.

Being served is a tasty chicken salad and bow pasta main a freshly baked mini baguette, along with a sweet chocolate brownie or fruit salad to cleanse the palate!

Vegans, Vegetarians and Gluten Free options available, and if there are any allergies, please let us know when booking!

$30 per person to add this to your booking

Train Fare Pricing: 

Adult Fare ex. Kapiti/Horowhenua & Return - $159.00

Child Fare ex. Kapiti/Horowhenua & Return - $129.00

Adult Fare ex. Palmerston North/Feilding & Return - $119.00

Child Fare ex. Palmerston North/Feilding & Return - $99.00

We can cater for larger group bookings - these are best dealt with directly through us by emailing admin@steaminc.org.nz or contacting 0800 783 264.

Book this adventure now!

Book online or call us on 0800 783 264