Central Districts Field Days Excursion
Saturday 21 March 2026

Travel by heritage steam train to the Central Districts Field Days and enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free day out. Departing from the Wellington region, this special Mainline Steam excursion takes you direct to Feilding with shuttle connections to Manfeild Park included.

 The Experience

Join us for a full-day steam-hauled excursion to one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural events. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, and arrive refreshed and ready for a big day at Field Days.

●       Arrival into Feilding: approx. 10:45am

●       Departure from Feilding: approx. 4:15pm

Departure Stations & Fares

Plimmerton, Paraparaumu → Feilding (return)

●       Adult: $129

●       Child: $99

Ōtaki, Levin, Shannon → Feilding (return)

●       Adult: $109

●       Child: $79

Palmerston North → Feilding (return)

●       Adult: $58

●       Child: $37 Child age: 3–14 years. Under 3s may travel free on a parent’s lap.

Seats can be chosen during the booking process.

Central Districts Field Days Entry

Entry tickets to the Central Districts Field Days can be purchased as an optional add-on during the booking process:
●       Adult: $21.50

●       Child: $5.50

This allows you to book both your train travel and event entry at the same time.

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses are provided between Feilding Railway Station and Manfeild Park, timed to connect with our train arrival and departure.

Shuttle transfers are included in your excursion ticket.

Indicative Timetable

Outbound:

● Plimmerton – 07:20

● Paraparaumu – 07:55

● Ōtaki – 08:45

● Levin – 09:35

● Shannon – 09:50

● Palmerston North – 10:15

● Feilding – 10:45

Return:

● Feilding – 16:15

● Palmerston North – 16:55

● Shannon – 17:15

● Levin – 17:25

● Ōtaki – 17:50

● Paraparaumu – 18:15

● Plimmerton – 18:40

Important Information

● Café carriage available, EFTPOS accepted

● Toilets onboard

● Please note: no large Field Days purchases can be loaded onto the train

A Great Day Out

Make the journey part of the experience and travel to Field Days in comfort behind a heritage steam locomotive. A relaxed, memorable, and practical way to enjoy one of the country’s biggest events.