THE MARLBOROUGH FLYER

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AB608

Travelling between Blenheim & Picton


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26th October 2025

FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

Tour Includes:

  • A RETURN trip (seat only):
  • Blenheim - Picton and/or
  • Picton - Blenheim


Departures are from Blenheim Railway Station or Picton Railway Station.


Price  (return): 

General Admission NZ$49 pp

Family Pass (2x adults & 2x children) NZ$169


The Journey:

Departing north out of Blenheim Station, powered STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AB608, hauling our original renovated Victorian carriages.


The Marlborough Flyer travels through vast landscapes of scenic vineyards in a region globally celebrated for its Sauvignon Blanc. It crosses the Wairau River—the longest river in New Zealand’s South Island—via the tour’s longest bridge, before continuing past the tranquil settlement of Tuamarina.


Further north we pass the now flourishing Para Wetlands, with after more than a decade of conservation work, remain the largest freshwater wetland in Marlborough.


The final stretch takes you up the Picton elevation, one of the steepest on the New Zealand Rail network, a 1 in 37 slope.


We then travel the journey in reverse, back through to Blenheim.


The Marlborough Flyer has the advantage of balconies at both ends of each carriage which enables passengers a convenient viewing position.


There is a brief stop at each Station for the Locomotive to decouple and reattach for it's return journeys.


Three departure times from Blenheim to Picton:

0800am - Depart Blenheim

0845am - Arrive Picton (Loco turns & photo opportunity)

0900am - Depart Picton

0940am - Return Blenheim

 

1035am Departure SOLD OUT

1035am - Depart Blenheim

1120am - Arrive Picton (Loco turns & photo opportunity)

1140am - Depart Picton

1230pm - Return Blenheim

 

1345pm - Depart Blenheim

1440pm - Arrive Picton (Loco turns & photo opportunity)

1510pm - Depart Picton

1550pm - Return Bleheim

 

Two departure times from Picton to Blenheim:

0900am - Depart Picton

0940am - Arrive Blenheim (45 minutes free time)

1035am - Depart Blenheim

1120am - Return Picton

 

1140am Departure SOLD OUT

1140am - Depart Picton

1230pm - Arrive Blenheim (60 minutes free time)

1345pm - Depart Blenheim

1440pm - Return Picton

Mobility:

  • Due to the heritage nature of our carriages, wheelchair and mobility scooters access is not available.
  • Carriages are 1940’s vintage and not the same height as ground level, therefore
  • for safety reasons, passengers must be able to climb 3 vertical steps, unaided.
  • We can carry lightweight mobility devices that fold/compact down (like walkers).


Special Notes:

  • Snacks and assorted beverages are available for purchase from your onboard hosts.
  • Please wear suitable footwear. We recommend guests wear closed, flat, comfortable shoes.
  • Bathroom facilities are available on board.
  • Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Prepare for various weather conditions. New Zealand’s climate can change quickly.
  • Carriage seating is pre-allocated. If you would like to be seated with friends or family that are not included on your booking ie. they have booked separately, then please add their names in the Note section when completing your booking.
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