28/04/2026
We have extended our ANZAC Weekend promotion for the Ohakune Outing. Use Code ANZAC26 when you book to receive 30% off the advertised fare.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to travel by heritage railcar this Mother's Day!
๐ข ๐๐ก๐ญ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป** - Use Discount Code ๐๐ก๐ญ๐๐26 to receive a 30% discount when you book! (Select '๐ผ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐๐' at the checkout)
โฐ๏ธ ๐ข๐ต๐ฎ๐ธ๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ข๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด | ๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ 10 ๐ ๐ฎ๐ 2026
๐๐น๐น ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ 31 โ๐ง๐ผ๐ธ๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐โ: ๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐!
Step back in time and experience the golden age of New Zealand rail travel! On Sunday, 10 May 2026, the Pahiatua Railcar Society invites you to join a spectacular return day trip from Pahiatua to the alpine town of Ohakune aboard the beautifully preserved vintage Standard Railcar, RM31 'Tokomaru'.
Whether you are a railway enthusiast, a lover of New Zealand history, or simply looking for a unique and memorable day out with family and friends, this journey offers a front-row seat to the stunning landscapes of the North Island.
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น
Travelling in a vintage Standard Railcar is a completely different experience from a modern train ride. Here is what makes the RM31 so special:
โข The Nostalgic Soundtrack: Feel the rhythmic clatter of the tracks and listen to the distinctive hum of the twin diesel enginesโa sound that defined provincial travel in mid-20th century New Zealand.
โข Intimate Charm: With limited seating, the RM31 offers a cozy, community atmosphere. It's a fantastic way to mingle with fellow passengers and the passionate volunteers who keep this incredible machine running.
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Departing from the Wairarapa line, our journey will make its way through the Manawatลซ Gorge before joining the iconic North Island Main Trunk line. You'll climb steadily into the rugged high country of the Central Plateau, crossing spectacular, dizzying viaducts over the Rangitฤซkei River before arriving at the foot of Mount Ruapehu in Ohakune.
Arriving at Ohakune you can visit one of the local restaurants for a leisurely lunch or grab a coffee from Opus Fresh based in the station (all at your own cost) or you can also book on our Raurimu Rambler trip (shown below) for an extended railcar experience.
You can also visit the Ohakune Railway Museum and immerse yourself in local railway history.
๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐* (Before Discount)
โข Ex Pahiatua | Adult $208.33 | Child $187.29
โข Ex Woodville | Adult $195.70 | Child $174.66
โข Ex Palmerston North/Feilding | Adult $177.82 | Child$156.77
โข Infants 2 and under | FREE โ Must remain on an adultโs knee
*Fare covers Railcar travel only and includes booking fees
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๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ
Outbound Departs: Pahiatua at 7:20am | Woodville at 7:50am | Palmerston North at 8:45am | Feilding at 9:00am
Outbound Arrives: Ohakune at 12:00pm
Inbound Departs: Ohakune at 3:05pm
Inbound Arrives: | Feilding at 6:05pm | Palmerston North at 6:20pm | Woodville at 7:05pm | Pahiatua at 7:30pm
BOOK NOW! https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/railcars/items/717531/?full-items=yes&flow=1419055&flow=1419055
**(Promotion valid until 11:59pm 27/04/2026)
