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First Class Experience - High Tea on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway

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This is the way to travel! Enjoy the complimentary High Tea refreshments and take in the sights and sounds of our restored New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotive as you chuff through the countryside...

This is the way to travel! Enjoy the complimentary High Tea refreshments and take in the sights and sounds of our restored New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotive as you chuff through the countryside...

We travelled the globe, taking inspiration from lounge and observation carriages from all of the famous railways around the world to design and craft our First Class Parlour Carriage.

You will board the First Class carriage at the head of the train through the velvet-roped walkway. Your host will welcome you aboard and as you settle in for the journey, you will notice the immaculately restored wooden panelling and premium decor. Relax in the comfortable leather seating, or step out onto the large observation deck for an up close look at the steam engine. On the journey to Waiuku, you will have a close up view of the steam engine working, and on the return trip back to Glenbrook you will have an unrestricted full 180-degree view of the track as it disappears into the distance.

Included in your fare are complimentary refreshments in 'high-tea' style. These platters will be served at your seat to ensure you can continue to feast upon the view and ambience of travelling behind a steam train. Also included are complimentary tea and coffee, as well as cold non-alcoholic drinks. A perfect morning or afternoon tea in relaxing and romantic surroundings!

There's no better way to ride the rails than in the comfort of our First Class Parlour Carriage.

High Tea Menu:

These included refreshments are absolutely scrumptious and are the perfect accompaniment to this relaxed journey.

Something Savoury

Mini pumpkin & tomato quiches

Ham & smoked cheese croissants

Cucumber & avocado sandwiches

Smoked salmon & Prawn Blini

Sweet Treats

Brownie morsels

Petite Macaroon

Lemon Tartlet

Fresh scones with jam and cream

Drinks

Tea

Coffee

Soft Drink Selection

Water

Vegan, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free options are available. Please inform us when booking. All items are subject to availability.

Adult $50.00 (Aged 15+)
Child $30.00 (Aged 0-14 years)

What's included

  • Included in your fare are complimentary refreshments in 'high-tea' style. These platters will be served at your seat to ensure you can continue to feast upon the view and ambience of travelling behind a steam train.
  • Also included are complimentary tea and coffee, as well as cold non-alcoholic drinks. A perfect morning or afternoon tea in relaxing and romantic surrounds!

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 135 Glenbrook Station Road, Mauku 2681, New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Seating is strictly limited onboard our First Class Carriage and booking online is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment as this experience often sells out.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Dennis Wang from New Zealand wrote on 28 February 2022

First class high tea

Very enjoy the meal and great view.

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Lucy Bromley from New Zealand wrote on 06 June 2022

Loved it!

What a lovely experience and high tea! Would 100% recommend to others. Staff were lovely and were well organised. Steam trains where beautiful and loved that we could stop off at the workshops on the way back to Glenbrook.

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dianet5 from New Zealand wrote on 04 April 2022

Glenbrook Parlour Carriage

Adults and children enjoyed the high tea. Great, varied selection of foods. Environment clean, tidy, authentic. A very enjoyable way to experience GVR. A top up of coffee would have been great. Small cups, not 100% filled …

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Trudy DRINKWATER from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2022

Steam Train

A fantastic afternoon on a steam train. Enthusiastic volunteers in period costume added to this experience. Had a delicious ploughmen's sandwhich from the railway cafe before the trip. We travelled first class with a High Tea. Highly recommended for all ages.

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Richard Hulbert from New Zealand wrote on 31 January 2022

Enjoyable time

A very pleasant afternoon, a good high tea and great service from all the volunteers there.

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