Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Steam train rides, a 15 kilometres return journey back in time through the rural Franklin countryside, aboard our loving restored vintage steam train.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 08 Jun 2025

A nostalgic 15 km return trip back in time through the beautiful rural Franklin countryside, aboard a lovingly restored vintage steam train.

During your 1 hour round trip to Victoria Avenue, Waiuku and back, the train will pause at Pukeoware Depot for passengers to view locomotives and other rolling stock under overhaul or restoration.

Now offering a First Class High Tea experience on selected dates. You can break your journey and visit historic Waiuku, then catch the next train back to Glenbrook station.

Location Te wāhi
Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Town: 1 hour approximately from central Auckland., Airport: 45 minutes approximately from Auckland International Airport., Parking: Free car parking available at Glenbrook Station.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Operates all weather conditions.
  • The Glenbrook Vintage Railway Steam Train Experience through the Franklin countryside
  • Glenbrook Station Precinct
  • The GVR First Class Experience with High Tea
  • Family photos on the platform at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway
  • Steam train on the mainline