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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

2024

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Friday 27th December

Saturday 28th December

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2025

 

Thursday 2nd January

Friday 3rd January

Sunday 5th January

Sunday 12th January

Sunday 19th January 

Sunday 26th January 

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10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

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10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

10:30am - 4:00pm

The train leaves Pleasant Point:
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

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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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January 4th, 2025 to February 23rd, 2025

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Railcar leaves Pleasant Point Railway Station

At 11 am, 12noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

Running Days

Pleasant Point steam train drawing people from far and wide

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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

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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

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