BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Woodville - Ashhurst & Return, Saturday 6th December
Travel with the Steam Incorporated team by heritage train as we traverse the Manawatū Gorge, taking in the sights of the rarely seen river, now inaccessible by road. ‘The Gorge’ is an interesting geographical location, linking the Manawatū and Hawkes Bay regions, and dividing the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges. The railway line through here was completed in 1891 and has since held itself as a vital transport link through the area. The road through here, once forming part of State Highway 3, has a chequered history of closures due to land subsidence. The most recent of which was in 2017, when authorities decided to close the old SH3 road for good, fast forward to 2025 and this magestic new highway is now open to the public.
The Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway is a bold and scenic new route that carves its way across the lower North Island, reconnecting Ashhurst and Woodville after the closure of the Manawatū Gorge. Winding through dramatic landscapes, the highway blends modern engineering with a deep respect for the cultural and natural heritage of the region. It traverses rolling hill country, skirts native bush, and offers sweeping views of the Ruahine Ranges. From our heritage train, we see some of the huge infrastructure involved in turning this project into a reality!
Travel from Woodville through to Ashhurst & return, this train will be hauled by Ja 1271. A nice 2hr leisurely experience with the family!
Departs Woodville at 11:15am
Arrive Ashhurst at 12:05pm
Departs Ashhurst at 12:15pm
Arrives Woodville at 1:05pm
General Admission Train Fare - $49
Family of 4 Train Fare - $169
Tickets available at www.steaminc.org.nz/book-train-trip/the-ashhurst-flyer/
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