Step onboard our lovingly restored heritage coaches, hauled by diesel locomotive DBR1254. Settle into your seats to enjoy this special trip down the Kinleith Branch from Matamata to Tokoroa and return.
Jump on board with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for another easy day out by train!
Hauled by heritage diesel locomotive DBR1254 - our train will make its way down through the heart of Waikato on what is now the Kinleith Branch.
We last offered this sell-out day trip from Matamata only in February!
So hop on board as we step back in time – to how rail travel used to be – and experience traveling through mighty Waikato countryside.
Looking for a unique day out? Why not hop aboard the Tokoroa Express from Matamata to Tokoroa and return!
Boarding at Matamata station, the journey south sees us travel on a line that is the exclusive domain of freight trains.
Leaving Matamata, we will follow the road as we pass along the tree-lined tracks. Soon you will relax and realise why the train is the best way to travel!
On our journey we will pass through the settlements of Hinuera, Tirau (look for the old concrete water tower!), Putaruru (spot where the old Rotorua Branch turns off), Lichfield, and finally arriving at Tokoroa.
Here the carriages will stay for just over an hour while the locomotive is detached and turned at the nearby Kinleith rail terminal.
You are welcome to remain onboard or go for a short (350m) walk to browse the shops or grab a bite to eat. Arriving back into Matamata station at 3.30pm, your journey with us here ends today, with plenty of time to share some fun stories of your little train adventure with us today!
Matamata locals rejoice - the GVR is back! Hop on board our train, travelling from Matamata to Tokoroa hauled by our heritage diesel DBR 1254. Pack a picnic, bring the family, friends and your camera and join us for an adventure over the hilly terrain to Tokoroa. In Tokoroa you will have time to explore the town, check out the shops and grab a coffee, before jumping back on the train for the return journey home.
Return Ex Matamata
Adult $40 | Child (2-14) $20
| Matamata | dep. | 12.20pm |
| Tokoroa | arr. | 1.20pm |
| Tokoroa | dep. | 2.15pm |
| Matamata | arr. | 3.15pm |
Matamata Station
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/BPhpxNLNgkx7q1fg7
Access is off Hetana Street behind "Railside by the Green".
Parking is available in the surrounding streets.
Tokoroa
The train will arrive/depart from the old Tokoroa rail yard which is accessible off Logan Street and is only a short 5 minute walk into the town centre.
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/5HA7d6nhCUqAS7f36
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We aim to seat passengers from the same booking together. You will be allocated at least one window seat for bookings of 2 or more (subject to availability). Where possible, seats will be turned to face the direction of travel (pairs and singles) or to face each other (groups). If you are traveling with people on a different booking or have another specific request then please email us as soon as possible at [email protected] and we will try and accommodate your request the best we can. Your allocated seat and carriage details will be on your boarding pass which will be emailed to you at least 2-3 days before your departure date.
Onboard Information
Your ticket includes return train travel from Matamata to Tokoroa and Return.
