1.8 hours
Paraparaumu Train Station
Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:45 am (GMT+13:00)
Paraparaumu Train Station
Amohia St, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
No tickets will be held during presale, any remaining tickets will be offered to the public from 12pm on 1 September 2025. To join the 'Nice List' visit the .
If you would like to purchase a private carriage for your group on this service, please email dGVhbSB8IG9udHJhY2tldmVudHMgISBjbyAhIG56 prior to 15 June 2025.
Your tickets include:
Our Candy Class and Claus Class Guests travel in comfort and receive extra treats along the way.
Families will love the magical train ride in one of our specially decorated carriages. You’ll meet Santa, sing, and celebrate this special time of year.
Set to the sounds of carols passengers are invited to join us to be whisked away on the North Pole Express. Delight in the magic of Christmas as the train departs for a journey to collect Santa who has been magically transported to an undisclosed location along the tracks.
From the distance the North Pole Express arrives then the train Conductors invite you and the other passengers to climb aboard shouting “All aboard!”.
During the first leg of the journey wide-eyed children of all ages are invited to engage with characters who are eager to hear what makes the Christmas season special to them.
You’ll meet the conductor, and join in the fun singing and dancing with your hosts and a few other characters who will appear in your carriage on the journey.
At the 'North Pole' Cocoa Class passengers enjoy their iced chocolate from their souvenir mug, and a delicious cookie served by our North Pole Express hosts. Candy and Claus Class passengers will be served aboard the train on the way to the North Pole.
Along the journey Santa appears in your carriage to present each passenger with their very own Christmas ornament. During the trip, characters in each carriage lead passengers in carolling and entertainment as the train makes its way back home.
Children UNDER 2 years (0-23 months) and travelling on the lap of an Adult are FREE. All Passengers 2 years old and over must hold a purchased ticket.
Please note: Seating in our Candy and Claus Classes is strictly limited. Candy and Claus Class Guests receive some extra surprises and treats along the way.
Seating in all carriages is arranged in a configuration of 4 seats as per normal train travel. NPE always endeavour to ensure those who book more than 4 seats are seated in close proximity to each other to ensure they can enjoy the experience together. Children under the age of 2 and travelling on the lap of an adult travel for free.
Wheelchair access: Due to the age and design of the carriages it is not possible to board whist seated in a wheelchair as the entrance is stairs and the doorways are very narrow. However we will be pleased to convey passengers of limited mobility whenever possible provided they can step onto the train from the platform, climbing a step and move to their reserved seats with the help of an able bodied carer. Our crew would assist guiding the passenger up the step onto the train and arrange for the storage of the wheelchair in the guards van. The wheelchair must be able to be folded up and cannot be used on the train. Please let us know when booking if you need wheelchair assistance.
Photo credit: John Bovis
Also check out other Workshops in Paraparaumu, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Paraparaumu.
Tickets for North Pole Express Kapiti: 10am - Saturday, 20 December 2025 can be booked here.
