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.
| Sunday 6th December Christmas Specials |
Two Return Trips | |
| Sold Out | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
| Sunday 13th December Christmas Specials |
One Return Trip |
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| Book Now | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am |
Depart Glenmark 11:30 am |
| Sunday 20th December Christmas Specials |
Two Return Trips | |
| Sold Out | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
| Sunday 3rd January 2021 Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Book Now | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Saturday 16th January Summer Twilight Special |
One Return Trip – Special Fares Apply | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark TBC |
Depart Waikari TBC |
| Sunday 17th January Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Book Now | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 7th February – Waitangi Weekend Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 21st February Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 7th March Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 21st March Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 4th April ‘Cottontail Express’ Easter Specials |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Monday 5th April ‘Cottontail Express’ Easter Specials |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 18th April Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 2nd May Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 16th May Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Sunday 6th June Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
| Saturday 19th June Mid-Winter Night Train |
One Return Trip – Special Fares Apply | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark TBC |
Depart Waikari TBC |
| Sunday 20th June Public Trains |
Two Return Trips | |
| Bookings open ~1 month in advance | Depart Glenmark 11:30 am 2:00 pm |
Depart Waikari 1:00 pm 3:10 pm |
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…
