# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Picton Heritage Train Rides
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 11:20 am – Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This diesel-hauled train journey takes you up the challenging and steep elevation out of Picton (1-in-37 slope), through the Para Wetlands, across the Wairau River into the Wairau Valley and through a sea of vineyards into Blenheim.

The line's climb from Picton to Elevation Saddle required a steep 1-in-37 (2.7%) grade and a viaduct across the Waitohi River. The original viaduct was the largest wooden structure in the southern hemisphere at the time of its completion and lasted until 1963, when it was replaced by the current concrete and steel structure.

On the left hand side of the railway between Picton and Blenheim, you’ll see skeletons of dead willows standing stark in a swamp area. The precious Para Wetland is currently the subject of a major restoration project by Fish and Game to remove the willows and restore native habitat. The swamp contains kahikatea and totara, and in pre-colonial times, supported large numbers of birds and fish as important Māori food sources.

The Wairau Valley is often referred to as the birth place of our nation. Te Pokohiwi-o-Kupe or the Wairau Bar, a gravel bar on Marlborough’s Cloudy Bay coastline where the Wairau River flows into the sea, is a place of historical significance. After crossing the river, we then follow SH1 down into Blenheim.

Central Blenheim is best explored by foot, with an abundance of great cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries, along with popular walkways along the Taylor River Reserve.

Fares:
General Admission - $39 Return

Family Pass - $139 (2A/2C)

Infant (0-2yrs) - FREE

Availability:
Train 1 leaves Picton at 11:30am, returning at 2:40pm (1hr 15min stop in Blenheim)

Train 2 leaves Picton at 3pm, returning at 5:15pm (45min stop in Blenheim)

Book > https://steaminc.org.nz/book-train-trip/picton-heritage-train-rides/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/picton/picton-heritage-train-rides/200027884034719
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Picton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Picton Railway Station
- **lat**: -41.288330377325
- **long**: 174.00499189907
- **full address**: Picton Railway Station, 3B Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand,Picton, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Picton Heritage Train Rides
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b68f89730f6c18bde3f3dec263ad9d54b349b0fdc482963f08755348d6a88f46-rimg-w1129-h672-dc030303-gmir?v=1741744564

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Picton Heritage Train Rides being held?
  - **A:** Picton Heritage Train Rides takes place on Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 11:20 am to Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Picton Railway Station, 3B Auckland St, Picton 7220, New Zealand,Picton, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Picton Heritage Train Rides?
  - **A:** Picton Heritage Train Rides is organized by Steam Incorporated.

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