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. If not marked as sold out on the Tickets – Bookings page, a limited number of tickets may be available for purchase from our Glenmark Station ticket office or the train crew on the day of travel.
| Saturday 16th January Summer Twilight Special |
Book Now Special Event – Bookings are Strongly Recommended |
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| Sunday 17th January Public Trains |
Book Now | |
| Sunday 7th February – Waitangi Weekend Public Trains |
Book Now | |
| Sunday 21st February Public Trains |
Book Now | |
| Sunday 7th March Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 21st March Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 4th April ‘Cottontail Express’ Easter Specials |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Monday 5th April ‘Cottontail Express’ Easter Specials |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 18th April Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 2nd May Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 16th May Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Sunday 6th June Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
| Saturday 19th June Mid-Winter Night Train |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance – Special fares Apply | |
| Sunday 20th June Public Trains |
Bookings open ~1 month in advance | |
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…
