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Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Station | Glenbrook, Auckland Central, New Zealand
+64 9 236 3546
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We did this on a lovely sunny day, very friendly volunteers and morning tea was just wonderful. If it wasn't for the volunteers this would not be available, thank goodness for them

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Pirongia, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It is amazing the standard of workmanship and the dedication of staff behind this trip back in time. My young son loves trains so had a lovely time asking a million questions that were all answered. "Thomas" as a bit of a hit!!! The cafe staff were very polite and there was an interesting array of food - well recommended.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Although we didn't get to Glenbrook this time, we have visited in the past. Well worth the effort to see this friendly dose of steam.

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See 6 more reviews by 155Roger1945 for Auckland Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This attraction was visited by us on a very hot day in March 13. We saw and experienced lots of attractions notably the vintage steam train itself and went on a little train journey with it. The only downside - if there are any - is that the trip on the tracks is rather uninspiring and too short! The standard... More

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

A delightful trip of nostalgia in a steam train. Smoke, noise and a good lot of family groups all contributed to a great experience. Easy to get to, also.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

It's been a while since our last visit. It was such a great day out stepping back in time to how life was. So much hard work and effort has been put in to capture and preserve a special time. We visited during the Steam & Vintage show, brought back lots of memories. A train ride for us next time... More

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See 30 more reviews by Keith E for Auckland Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This place keeps so much NZ and railway history alive. The man hours that must be put in to keep the experience, engines and railway running must be immense. It's a great way to travel back to a bygone era and of course my son loved it, what boy or girl wouldn't?

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A most enjoyable father & son experience, with my son thoroughly enjoying the involvement, the exhibitions - in fact, he really didn't want to leave. Though in the past, I had brought my daughters to this event, so maybe it was for me also. The smells, the sounds, the hands' on involvement, a wonderful time we had.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

If courtesy and co-operation mean something to you, as well as the delights of nostalgia for times past, then do not delay visiting Glenbrook Railway!! I have visited for many years with kids and families of all ages and stages and interests and a trip on the railway always impresses. It is inspiring to see the passion with which the... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We really enjoy taking a step back in time, the children love this place, the themed days they have had in the past are great, it is a little off the beaten track, once you head towards glenbrook off the southern motorway it is sign posted. worth a trip for a fun ride if you love trains or love historical... More

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