Manawatū Gorge Explorer

Saturday 21 March 2026

The Experience

Join us for a steam-hauled excursion through the Manawatu Gorge, one of New Zealand’s must do rail trips. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, enjoy food and drinks from our onboard buffet carriage before some free time at Woodville while the loco is serviced and turned. The museum at the Woodville railway station will be open.

Departure Stations & Fares

Feilding, Palmerston North → Woodville (return)

● Adult: $59

● Child: $39 Child age: 3–14 years. Under 3s may travel free on a parent’s lap.

Seats can be chosen 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

 Important Information

●       Café carriage available, EFTPOS accepted and Toilets onboard