Popular Train Trips
Photos of Steam Incorporated tours. Daffodil Express, Heartland Flyer, Grand Circle Rail Cruise and River City Express
See a selection of our train trips NZ rail adventures.
Daffodil Express
Runs from Wellington train station to Carterton for the annual Daffodil Festival. Includes option of picking daffodils in the nearby daffodil fields.
Grand Circle
Departing Paekakariki the train heads to Palmerston North, through the Manawatu Gorge before heading down the Wairarapa and onto Wellington back to Paekakariki.
Heartland Flyer
An easy day trip from Paekakariki to the wind farm capital of Woodville and return via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge.
Eketahuna Express
A steam hauled excursion that runs from Paekakariki to Masterton and return (via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge).
Mangaweka Express
A great day out in late March running from Paekakariki to Taihape and return. Journey includes passing over many impressive viaducts. Steam hauled. Departs from Paekakariki train station
River City Express
Steam hauled excursion from Paekakariki to Wanganui. Attractions at Wanganui include a river cruise on the paddle steamer “Waimarie”, tram rides and other city attractions.
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