Railways
There are a number of steam railways throughout New Zealand. They run most weekends throughout the year and make a great weekend or school holiday activity for family; some have extended opening hours during the school holidays. The Glenbrook Vintage Railway has special Thomas the Tank Engine weekends twice a year where the trains are made to look like Thomas and his friends.
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Farm
The Glenbrook Vintage Railway runs steam trains near Waiuku and it makes a great weekend family activity especially for the smaller members of the family.
Categories/Locations: Auckland Region, Family and Weekend Activities, Railways
Kapiti Miniature Railway
The Kapiti Miniature Railway is a mixed-gauge (5 inch and 7 1/4 inch) club track, situated in the Marine Gardens at Raumati Beach, on the Kapiti Coast, about 50 kilometers north of Wellington.
Categories/Locations: Family and Weekend Activities, Railways, Wellington
Ocean Beach Railway in Dunedin
The Ocean Beach Railway is a heritage railway located 10 minutes drive from central Dundin.
Categories/Locations: Family and Weekend Activities, Otago, Railways
Silver Stream Railway in the Hutt Valley
The Silver Stream Railway is in the Hutt Valley and has one of New Zealand's most comprehensive and largest collections of preserved and operating steam locomotives.
Categories/Locations: Family and Weekend Activities, Railways, Wellington
Weka Pass Railway
The Weka Pass Railway is located in Waipara, approximately 60km north of Christchurch.
Categories/Locations: Canterbury, Family and Weekend Activities, Railways
Whangaparoa Narrow Gauge Railway
The Whangaparaoa Narrow Gauge Railway is located in Stanmore Bay in Whangaparaoa and is open during the weekends and school holidays.
Categories/Locations: Auckland Region, Family and Weekend Activities, Railways
