GVR Rail Tours

03/05/2022

Check out Seasons Magazine to read Stephen Scott's travel review of one of our Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours!

02/05/2022

Travel the modern day Hapuawhenua viaduct aboard the train to Ohakune! 🚂

See www.gvr.org.nz for upcoming Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours departures.

18/01/2022

We're proud to connect Auckland and Waikato with the Ruapehu Region with our train.
See our website for upcoming departures, and take advantage of our $180 Return Adult Fare special!
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/

15/09/2021

We miss you too! 🗻🚂
We are hoping to return next month with our October Discover Ruapehu Rail Tour.

We now have 2022 tour dates online and ready to book. Phone 0800 647 483 or visit https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/451523/covid-19-mt-ruapehu-businesses-missing-auckland-visitors

Businesses around Mt Ruapehu are missing their Auckland visitors with the supercity still at Covid-19 alert level 4.

11/08/2021

We're heading down to Ruapehu tomorrow! ❄️🚂
Next departure on Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours will be Friday 10th of September.
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu

14/07/2021

Thanks Nicole for this great review!

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway onboard team and the Ruapehu i-SITE team really work hard to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience from start to finish.

Get onboard now! - Call 0800 657 483 to book.
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu

09/07/2021

Check out this Engine driver's view of the Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours journey from Ohakune to Taumarunui! 🎥

The August 13th, and September 10th departures are available to book now.
As availability is limited please call the Ruapehu i-SITE on 0800 647 483 to book packages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjTYqPzjZpA

Explore the heart of the North Island Main Trunk Line between Ohakune (Hapuawhenua Viaduct) and Taumarunui, including the Raurimu Spiral in the Ruapehu Distr...

06/07/2021

Discover Ohakune from $199 return with Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours! - Three days/two nights departing 13 August 2021.

https://www.gvr.org.nz/event/ruapehu13august

Escape Auckland by train on Friday and enjoy the sights and scenery of the Main Trunk line on your way south to Ohakune.
On Saturday, why not get on the bike and take a leisurely ride over the Old Coach Road - steeped in local history with great views of the Hapuawhenua viaduct. There are plenty of great options for dinner in and around Ohakune too!
On Sunday you can enjoy a relaxed breakfast and wander before returning home by train.

Pick from one of our packages, or get the Ruapehu i-SITE to build you something special.
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/packages

Old Coach Road Kings from $1119 for 2 - Stay at Kings Ohakune. Take a journey through time and bike over the Old Coach Road, explore local river walks and keep on theme by staying at the 108 year old Kings Ohakune Lodge. https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/ohakune-old-coach-road-kings/

Explore Like The Locals from $1219 for 2 - Stay at Ruapehu Mountain Lodge. Pack your hiking boots, this tour is about trekking through history and nature, lush native bush and the bubbling mountain streams. https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/ohakune-explore-like-the-locals/

Ride and Relax from $1089 for 2 - Stay at Manuka Lodge. Ride the Old Coach Road and relax by the fire at the modern and well appointed Manuka Lodge. https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/ohakune-ride-and-relax/

Bike and Hire from $1079 for 2 - Stay at Two Rivers Ohakune. Walk to the Waitonga Falls, ride the Old Coach Road and relax in the spa at Two Rivers Ohakune. https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/ohakune-bike-and-hire

All packages and pricing subject to availability.

Find out more:
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/
Please call the Ruapehu i-SITE on 0800 647 483 for more information or to book.

July Special: Ohakune from $199 return.
September Special: Taumarunui from $169 return.

21/06/2021

Visit Ruapehu have partnered with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway to bring you these hand crafted packages so that you can experience the best of the Ruapehu region.For more information on these packages, please call the Ruapehu i-SITE team on 0800 647 483 or email them at [email protected].

15/06/2021

The Famous Raurimu Spiral 📸
One of the highlights of our Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours journey!

The July 9th, August 13th, and September 10th departures are available to book now.
As availability is limited please call the Ruapehu i-SITE on 0800 647 483 to book packages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf9DfK2_TCQ

Drone footage of the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's DBR 1254 on one of their Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours, down the world famous Raurimu Spiral in New Zealand, o...

19/05/2021

19/05/2021

DISCOVER RUAPEHU RAIL TOURS - JUNE LAUNCH SPECIAL!
Read more: https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/

Book one of these amazing and affordable tour packages then hop onboard our exclusive heritage train and head south through spectacular scenery to one of our three amazing locations, Ohakune, National Park and Taumarunui.

SPECIAL OFFER: Take $40 off the Return Adult Train Fare for the June 11th departure.

The July 9th, August 13th, and September 10th departures are also available to book now - as availability is limited please call the Ruapehu i-SITE on 0800 647 483 to book packages. Train Only fares can still be booked through the GVR website.

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Ruapehu NZ and Ruapehu i-SITE have worked together to put together these amazing packages, for you to experience the beauty, wilderness and tranquillity that is so readily found in this breath-taking part of New Zealand.

There are packages to cater for all; the adventurer, thrill seeker, families, romantic getaway or a weekend escape with friends. To top all that off, your transport is by heritage train, exclusively yours for the tour, traveling over one of the most scenic parts of the New Zealand railway network.

BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/ruapehu/