Weka Pass Railway Summer Twilight Special

Enjoy the splendor of the stunning Weka Pass Railway line in the evening light, behind our heritage diesel-electric locomotives aboard our Summer Twilight Special.

Join the train at Glenmark Station for your three-hour return twilight train journey and dinner stop at Waikari. Photo stops and open-air carriages will allow for wonderful photographic opportunities as we head through the Pass. Don’t forget your camera!

A 1.5 hour stop at Waikari will allow plenty of time to enjoy a meal at the Star and Garter Tavern, Pams Cafe, or the Waikari Kitchen.

Timetable:
Depart Glenmark - 6:30pm
Multiple early-evening photographic opportunities on the uphill trip
Arrive Waikari - 7:30pm
1.5-hour Dinner Stop in the Waikari Village
Depart Waikari - 9:00pm
Sunset - 9:08pm
Civil Twilight - 9:41pm
Arrive Glenmark: 9:45 pm

The Weka Pass Railway is a North Canterbury heritage railway society, that own and operate a scenic railway line and vintage equipment through limestone scenery, for the education and enjoyment of all.
Initially, the railway runs across flat farmland and passes a large irrigation reservoir and vineyards, before climbing grades as steep as 1 in 50 as it winds through the cuttings in the Pass. One can only marvel at the achievements of the workers, who in the 1880’s, moved tons of clay and limestone by hand to form all the cuttings and large embankments.

Bookings are strongly recommended to secure your seat. If not marked as sold out on our website, a limited number of tickets may be available for purchase from our Glenmark Station ticket office or the train crew on the evening.

Bookings can be made on the website and are fully refundable in the event of a Covid-19 related cancellation.