Taranaki's Heritage Railway
Waitara to Lepperton Junction
Operated by the Waitara Railway Preservation Society Incorporated
Waitara to Lepperton Junction
Operated by the Waitara Railway Preservation Society Incorporated
Regular public train rides every first and third Sunday -
NEXT RUNNING DAY IS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19
at 11am and 1.30pm
Our vintage train departs from Queen Street, Waitara (beside New World supermarket) and takes you for a leisurely ride through lush pastures, market gardens and nurseries along the preserved historic Waitara Branch Line to Lepperton Junction and return.
Each trip takes 70-80 minutes.
* Please note there are no toilets on the train.
FARES: Adult $20; child 5-15 $10; under 5 free. Family of 2 adults and up to 2 children $40.
PRE-PAY your fare - see below - OR
PAY BY CASH - as you board.
Limited seating - arrive early
We run whatever the weather - it’s always a great experience!
Beside New World supermarket, on Whitaker Street
Parking is available on Queen St, Whitaker St and West Quay
See a video
kindly supplied by Farrukh Ali Shah
CHARTER YOUR OWN TRAIN!
Private charter runs are available for family events, schools, clubs, businesses and tour groups, on most days and times to suit.