Heritage Train Trip to Wellington

Heritage Train Trip to Wellington

🚂 All Aboard for a Heritage Train Trip to Wellington! 🚂

Saturday 28th November 2026

Enjoy a relaxing day out in Wellington aboard our special heritage train!

Travel in beautifully restored heritage carriages, hauled by a classic diesel locomotive, and experience the charm of rail travel from years gone by.

Departing from Palmerston North, with stops at Levin and Ōtaki, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a scenic journey to the capital.

Once in Wellington, the day is yours! Explore the shops, visit the waterfront, catch up with friends, enjoy lunch or simply soak up the sights before your return journey home.

🚂 Return heritage train travel
🏙️ Free time to explore Wellington
📸 A unique railway experience
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families, friends and railway enthusiasts

Explore Wellington – Just a Short Walk from the Railway Station!

Make the most of your Wellington Day Trip on Saturday 28 November 2026! Discover some of the capital’s best attractions, shops, cafes and sights, all within walking distance of Wellington Railway Station.

• Wellington Museum – 10-minute walk. Explore Wellington’s fascinating history.
• Wellington Cable Car – 10-minute walk. Ride to Kelburn for spectacular city and harbour views.
• Old St Paul’s Cathedral – 5-minute walk. Discover this beautiful historic wooden church.
• Te Papa Museum – 20-minute walk. Explore New Zealand’s national museum.
• Wellington Waterfront – 10-minute walk. Enjoy harbour views, cafes and waterfront attractions.
• Queens Wharf – 10-minute walk. Enjoy the historic waterfront and nearby restaurants.
• Lambton Quay Shopping – 5-minute walk. Explore Wellington’s central shopping district.
• Cuba Street – 20–25-minute walk. Discover unique shops, cafes and restaurants.
• Frank Kitts Park – 15-minute walk. Relax beside Wellington Harbour.
• Cable Car Museum – Take the Cable Car from Lambton Quay. Discover Wellington’s cable car history.
• Wellington Botanic Garden – Accessible from the top of the Cable Car. Enjoy beautiful gardens and walking paths.
• Parliament Buildings and Beehive – 5–10-minute walk. See New Zealand’s Parliament or book a guided tour.

All walking times are approximate from Wellington Railway Station. Attractions generally operate on Saturdays, but opening hours, tour availability and admission charges may vary. Please check the linked websites before visiting.

🎟️ Book your seats today!

Choose your meal:

• Roasted pork belly with seasonal vegetables and gourmet potatoes (GF/DF)

• Pasta carbonara with chicken, bacon, and garden peas

• Cannelloni stuffed with Feta and spinach

Child under three is free on the knee of a paying adult.

You must read and understand the terms and conditions.  Click here to view the terms and conditions.

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Once you book you will receive an automatic reply that will give you the bank account number. If you do not receive this email within an hour, check your SPAM folder.   You can email treasurer@steamrail.org.nz for assistance with Online payments.

Alternatives to online bookings are at i-sites at Woodville, Masterton, Whanganui, Hawera and Stratford, the  Feilding info centres, or the bus centre at 19 Ariki Street, New Plymouth (9.30 am to 3.30 pm Mon-Fri).  An additional booking fee applies.

Any problems call 063235444

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