The Dementia Wellington Heartland Flyer
Schedule
Sun May 11 2025 at 07:50 am to 07:00 pm
UTC+12:00Location
Wellington Railway Station | Wellington, WG
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Sunday 11th May 2025Join Steam Incorporated, on a special steam & diesel hauled day excursion in support of Dementia Wellington!
Picking up along the way from Wellington, Porirua, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, and Palmerston North, our destination is Woodville. To get there, we travel through the famous Manawatu Gorge. Now only accessible via rail, you get a unique perspective of the monumental slips which closed the Gorge to road traffic from 2017.
At Woodville, sample the delights of the restored 1960s era station whilst our train is prepared for the run back to Wellington. Meridian’s Te Apiti wind farm can also be seen from the station, occupying 1,150ha of land, with enough sustainable renewable energy to power 45,000 kiwi homes.
Between Wellington & Paekakariki in both directions, our heritage Da class diesel electrics will take charge of the train, with one of our coal-fired steam locomotives doing the honours between Paekakariki and Woodville & Return.
Steam Incorporated has joined forces with Dementia Wellington to raise awareness for a worthy cause. A portion of all proceeds will go directly to Dementia Wellington to support them in their important work.
Dementia Wellington exists to support people and their whānau to continue to live fulfilling lives following a mate wareware/dementia diagnosis.
Our team of Dementia Advisors provide free, community-based specialist support services across the wider Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington region, including Kāpiti, Porirua, Wellington, and the Hutt Valley.
Beyond direct support, Dementia Wellington is committed to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and breaking down barriers associated with mate wareware.
We have been proudly serving our community for 40 years. To learn more, visit www.dementiawellington.org.nz.
Fares
Adult (12+yrs)
Departing Wellington / Porirua - $149
Departing Paraparaumu / Waikanae / Otaki / Levin - $129
Departing Palmerston North - $69
Child (2-12yrs)
Departing Wellington / Porirua - $119
Departing Paraparaumu / Waikanae / Otaki / Levin - $99
Departing Palmerston North - $49
Family Pass- Departing Palmerston North ONLY
2 Adults and 2 Children - $199
Infant - Free
Provided they are on the knee of a full fare paying adult, no allocated seat.
Please note that if booking online, our booking system does add on a 5% booking fee to the above fares. Steam Incorporated does not see this revenue.
Limited Mobility Disclaimer
Due to the age, design and nature of our heritage carriages, these are not suitable for passengers with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us on 0800 783 264 to discuss options with our bookings team!
All tickets and seating allocations are sent via email, 48 hours prior to the departure of this excursion.
We can cater for larger group bookings - these are best dealt with directly through us by emailing [email protected] or contacting 0800 783 264.
Book online or call 0800 783 264 to book directly!
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Where is it happening?
Wellington Railway Station, Wellington Station, 2 Bunny St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand,Wellington, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
