Pleasant Point
Museum & Railway
SOUTH CANTERBURY
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Yesterday's History Preserved
For Tomorrow
STEAMING DAYS
ADMISSION
ADULT $16
CHILD $8
FAMILY $45
UNDER 3 FREE
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(all-day tickets)
No dogs allowed
​2025
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Sunday, 1st June
Sunday, 22rd June
Sunday, 6th July
Sunday, 21st September
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Sunday, 28th September
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm King's Birthday
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Matariki
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
10:30 am - 4:00 pm Pleasant Point Station 150th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Birthday Night Steaming
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The train leaves Pleasant Point Railway Station:
10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm,
2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm
RAILCAR GUIDED TOURS
ADIMISSION
ADULT $20
CHILD $12
FAMILY $55
UNDER 3 FREE
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No dogs allowed
Railcar running between:
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12th April 2025 to 27th April 2025
20th September to 5th October 2025
5th January 2026 to 22 February 2026
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The Railcar leaves Pleasant Point Railway Station:
11:00 am, 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Pleasant Point steam train drawing people from far and wide
ABOUT US
In 1967, New Zealand Government Railways announced the Fairlie branch line was to close, after 93 years of service to Pleasant Point and 84 years of service to the Mackenzie Country, the Fairlie Flyer was no more. The line had been losing $43,000 a year and like many other lines around the country, could not compete against road transport.
In 1970 the locals of Pleasant Point got together to preserve history for future generations. forming the Pleasant Point Railway and Historical Society. Since then we have collected much local and railway history that is on display for all to see on our opendays. Nowadays we have become a multi-award-winning, world-renowned attraction.
STEAMING DAYS
Both steam trains and the Model T Ford railcar operate between, Pleasant Point Station and Keane's Crossing on days throughout the year. Including some special event running days Steam & Crafts at Labour Weekend, Kiwi the Engine and Friends at Easter as well as Get to the Point street fair on the first Saturday in November. Steam Train running day timetable.
RAILCAR GUIDED TOURS
At times Model T Ford railcar runs on its own, with the driver giving a special 45-minute conducted tour around our 2 sites. Railcar-only days are listed separately from the steam train running days. Railcar running day timetable.
"The ride in the old Railcar and to be able to relive the train journeys from yesteryear in the amazingly restored carriages and see the old steam engine up close. Everything is immaculate and lovingly well presented, we were very impressed."
Glenda
FIND US
Address:
16 Afghan Street
Pleasant Point, 7903
South Canterbury,
New Zealand
Phone:
(+64) 3 614 8323
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Email:
admin@pleasantpointrail.org.nz
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Open Hours:
Non-Operating (Working Bee)
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Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm