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🚂 Experience the Inglewood Explorer This Labour Weekend!Looking for a fantastic day out with the family or a nostalgic trip down memory lane? The Pahiatua Railcar Society is thrilled to present the Inglewood Explorer - a series of exclusive heritage railcar rides operating right out of New Plymouth over Labour Weekend!
Step aboard our magnificent Standard Railcar RM31 “Tokomaru” for a delightful, family-friendly return trip to the historic town of Inglewood. It is the perfect way to experience the charm of vintage rail travel without taking up your entire weekend.
⏱️ Choose Your Journey
To make it easy to fit into your holiday plans, we are running 5 return trips daily on both Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2026.
Whether you want an early morning escape or a mid-afternoon cruise through the Taranaki landscape, there is a departure time to suit everyone.
🛤️ What to Expect
- Departing From: New Plymouth
- The Route: A scenic journey through the rolling Taranaki countryside to Inglewood and back.
- The Experience: Enjoy the unique panoramic views, the authentic vintage interior, and the unmistakable rhythm of a classic New Zealand railcar.
🎟️ Tickets are limited per run and popular time slots fill fast!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to ride the rails in style.
📅 Departs
Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October 2026
9:30am | 10:50am | 12:10pm | 1:45pm | 3:05pm
🎫 Return Fares
- Adult $42.09
- Child $26.30
- Family (2A2C) $115.74
Infants 2 and under FREE - Must remain on an adult’s knee
❗Limited Mobility Disclaimer
Due to the age, design and nature of the heritage railcar, these are not suitable for passengers with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us [email protected] to discuss options with our bookings team!
All tickets and seating allocations are sent via email.
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