The Christmas Tui Express
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Christmas should feel like a genuine celebration, and this year you can enjoy it aboard a train journey that is truly unforgettable. Due to huge demand, we are running a second Christmas Tui Express trip, giving friends, families, social groups, and festive adventurers another chance to enjoy this full day scenic rail experience.
Step into our premium carriages and settle in for a relaxed, cheerful journey through some of the lower North Island’s most beautiful landscapes. With great company, stunning views, and a festive onboard atmosphere, the whole day feels like a Christmas treat.
🌄 Manawatū Gorge — The Highlight of the Day
The standout moment of the trip is our exclusive passage through the Manawatū Gorge, now accessible only by train. From the open air viewing platform, breathe in the crisp gorge air and capture photos that look straight out of a travel magazine. It is a rare experience and one of the most memorable parts of the journey.
☕ Licensed Café Onboard
Your celebration begins the moment you board. Our licensed café carriage serves alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, coffee, and sweet treats throughout the day, making it easy to relax as the scenery rolls by.
🍻 Destination: Tui Brewery
Once we arrive at Mangatainoka Station, enjoy a gentle 15 minute walk or hop on one of our transfer buses to the iconic Tui Brewery.
Your ticket includes a hearty BBQ lunch and a complimentary Tui beverage, with a non-alcoholic alternative available if you prefer. It is the perfect way to toast the festive season and enjoy the laid back Mangatainoka atmosphere before the return journey home.
🎟️ Seats Are Limited
With demand already high enough to add a second Christmas trip, now is the perfect time to secure your place aboard The Christmas Tui Express. Whether you are celebrating with friends, family, or simply treating yourself to a special day out, this is a Christmas experience you will not forget.
🕒 Itinerary
Northbound Journey — Morning Pickup
Plimmerton 07:15
Paraparaumu 07:55
Ōtaki 08:30
Levin 09:10
Palmerston North 10:20
Mangatainoka 11:45
Southbound Journey — Evening Return
Mangatainoka 14:45
Palmerston North 16:30
Levin 17:45
Ōtaki 18:15
Paraparaumu 19:20
Plimmerton (Final Stop) 19:50
Step into our premium carriages and settle in for a relaxed, cheerful journey through some of the lower North Island’s most beautiful landscapes. With great company, stunning views, and a festive onboard atmosphere, the whole day feels like a Christmas treat.
🌄 Manawatū Gorge — The Highlight of the Day
The standout moment of the trip is our exclusive passage through the Manawatū Gorge, now accessible only by train. From the open air viewing platform, breathe in the crisp gorge air and capture photos that look straight out of a travel magazine. It is a rare experience and one of the most memorable parts of the journey.
☕ Licensed Café Onboard
Your celebration begins the moment you board. Our licensed café carriage serves alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, coffee, and sweet treats throughout the day, making it easy to relax as the scenery rolls by.
🍻 Destination: Tui Brewery
Once we arrive at Mangatainoka Station, enjoy a gentle 15 minute walk or hop on one of our transfer buses to the iconic Tui Brewery.
Your ticket includes a hearty BBQ lunch and a complimentary Tui beverage, with a non-alcoholic alternative available if you prefer. It is the perfect way to toast the festive season and enjoy the laid back Mangatainoka atmosphere before the return journey home.
🎟️ Seats Are Limited
With demand already high enough to add a second Christmas trip, now is the perfect time to secure your place aboard The Christmas Tui Express. Whether you are celebrating with friends, family, or simply treating yourself to a special day out, this is a Christmas experience you will not forget.
🕒 Itinerary
Northbound Journey — Morning Pickup
Plimmerton 07:15
Paraparaumu 07:55
Ōtaki 08:30
Levin 09:10
Palmerston North 10:20
Mangatainoka 11:45
Southbound Journey — Evening Return
Mangatainoka 14:45
Palmerston North 16:30
Levin 17:45
Ōtaki 18:15
Paraparaumu 19:20
Plimmerton (Final Stop) 19:50
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Where is it happening?
Plimmerton Railway Station, Plimmerton, New Zealand, Porirua
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