Name: Manawatu Gorge Explorer
Start: 2026-03-21T01:50:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-21T05:40:00+13:00
Location: Palmerston North Railway Station

🚂 Step back in time and travel by heritage steam train through the spectacular Manawatu Gorge to Woodville and return. This steam-hauled journey follows one of New Zealand’s must-do rail routes, offering dramatic scenery as you relax in our beautifully restored carriages with large viewing windows, air-conditioning, and comfortable seating. For photographers and fresh air lovers, our observation carriage provides open air viewing.
Enjoy food and drinks from our onboard cafe carriage as the scenery rolls by, then spend free time in Woodville while the locomotive is serviced and turned. The Woodville Railway Station Museum will be open to explore during the stop.
Departing from Feilding and Palmerston North, this special Mainline Steam excursion is not to be missed by rail enthusiasts, families, and anyone who enjoys classic New Zealand travel.
💺 Departure Stations & Fares
Feilding / Palmerston North → Woodville (return)
• Adult: $56
• Child: $37
• Child age: 3–14 years
• Under 3s travel free on a parent’s lap
Seats can be selected during the booking process.
🕒 Indicative Timetable
Outbound
Feilding – 11:20
Palmerston North – 11:55
Woodville – 12:45
Return
Woodville – 14:00
Palmerston North – 14:50
Feilding – 15:40
🚂 Seats are limited — book early to secure your place on this classic steam journey through the Manawatu Gorge.