Halloween Steam Express

Kick off Halloween in unforgettable style aboard the Halloween Steam Express, a special series of steam shuttles running between Wellington and Plimmerton.

🎃 ALL ABOARD HALLOWEEN STEAM! 🚂👻

Departing directly from Wellington Railway Station, ride a genuine heritage steam train along the scenic Porirua Harbour coast to Plimmerton and back!

Dress up the family and enjoy onboard trick or treats, a Best Dressed contest, open air viewing platforms, and refreshments from our café carriage!

⏰ 3 SHUTTLE TIMES:

🌕 12:15 PM (Midday fun for younger kids)

🌕 2:15 PM (Afternoon coastal loop)

🌕 5:45 PM (Twilight sunset express)

🎟️ Seats are strictly limited! Click the link below to grab your tickets before they vanish! 👇

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Health & Safety

Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult at all times. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited anywhere onboard our trains, including viewing platforms and while boarding or disembarking. Animals are not permitted onboard our trains, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

Location

Meeting point at the Wellington Train Station

Regions

Wellington CBD

Wellington

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Experience

Other

Accessible

Family Activities

Event times

12:15-1:50pm Sat 31 Oct

Booking required

Cost: $39 Adults, $29 Children, $129 Family Passes

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2:15-4:10pm Sat 31 Oct

Booking required

Cost: $39 Adults, $29 Children, $129 Family Passes

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5:45-7:20pm Sat 31 Oct

Booking required

Cost: $39 Adults, $29 Children, $129 Family Passes

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Event hosts

Mainline Steam Heritage Trust

The story of the Mainline Steam Heritage Trust began in the early 1970s, when Ian Welch and a small group of dedicated enthusiasts set out to save steam locomotive J1211 from being scrapped in Christchurch. Today, Mainline Steam continues this legacy of preservation and restoration. The Trust operates from its Wellington depot in Plimmerton and is actively developing a new purpose-built depot at Mercer, south of Auckland. These facilities support our ongoing mission to restore, maintain, and operate New Zealand’s historic mainline steam locomotives for future generations to enjoy.

Email: bookings@mainlinesteam.co.nz

Phone: +64 4 233 8131

Website: https://www.mainlinesteam.co.nz