Public Train Calendar

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

October

Sunday 6th
Sunday 20th

November

Sunday 3rd
Saturday 16th Twilight Train
Sunday 17th

December

Sunday 1st
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th

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.