On selected Sundays and Public Holidays, dozens of Weka Pass Railway volunteers set out to Waipara to operate our trains, for the enjoyment and education of all
Our calendar is subject to change without prior notice. Bookings are strongly recommended for all Public Trains.
Public Train Calendar:
Announced Dates
Sunday 3rd
Sunday 17th
Saturday 30th (Easter Special Night Event)
Sunday 7th
Sunday 21st
Sunday 5th
Sunday 19th
Sunday 2nd
Sunday 16th
Saturday 29th (Mid Winter Night Train)
Sunday 7th
Sunday 21st
Sunday 4th
Sunday 18th
Sunday 1st
Sunday 15th
Sunday 6th
Sunday 20th
Weka Pass Railway operates year round.
More dates are usually announced here 6 months in advance.
Public Trains Timetable:
| MORNING TRAIN | |
| UP | Depart GLENMARK – 11:30am Arrive WAIKARI – 12:15pm |
| DOWN | Depart WAIKARI – 1:00pm Arrive GLENMARK – 1:35pm |
| AFTERNOON TRAIN | |
| UP | Depart GLENMARK – 2:00pm Arrive WAIKARI – 2:45pm |
| DOWN | Depart WAIKARI – 3:10pm Arrive GLENMARK – 3:45pm |
Our trains and station facilities can also be privately hired on most days of the year, excluding the Public Train Days outlined above. See our Train Hire page for more information…
All of our trains consist of vintage 1930’s passenger carriages and at least one open-air carriage to take in the views.