Gisborne City Vintage Railway

Very unique and fun train ride

As a Gisborne local, this has been on my to-do list for the longest time and I finally went with a friend on steam train WA165. We spent the whole ride to and back in the outside areas of the compartm...

An Outstanding Experience

We were really impressed by the effort the volunteers put into giving passengers a fabulous experience they will never forget. The train is beautifully restored and immaculately presented. The volunte...

Top experience

A fun trip out of Gisborne to a local area just outside a sheep farm where we had morning tea and listened to a local farmer talk about the rural challenges. Good views from the comfort of this histor...

Enjoyable for all ages

Wonderful day out, even if you aren't going with kids. Friendly staff who are always up for a chat about the train and it's history in Gisborne, and a great chance for a picnic in the sun at the turna...

Lovely Restoration

I am amazed at the work that has gone into restoring the steam locomotive and all the historic carriages. They are beautiful, as well as functional. I am impressed that heat pumps have been installe...