1 / 3Silver Stream Railway
📍 Stokes Valley, Wellington
Silver Stream Railway in Stokes Valley runs heritage steam and diesel trains on a restored 1.5km section of the original Wellington to Upper Hutt line. Families receive unlimited rides throughout the day.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers single out the volunteers as the heart of the experience - knowledgeable, kind, and visibly enthusiastic about sharing railway heritage with young visitors. Kids get to participate as conductors checking tickets or waving the green flag, and the multiple engine types on display mean repeat visits always offer something new to see.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Natalie A
8 months ago
“A massive shout out and thank you to the volunteers that take the time out of their weekends to run the train. You can see the joy they bring to everyone who goes , young and old. It’s very wholesome. If I had the money I would join the society to support them but hoping the train ticket money goes some way to supporting the society operate. Great day out for young kids. A word of caution to not sit in the open carriage with white clothes as you will get spot on them”
Manosh Mani
8 months ago
“Had a fun day with kids.my son got to be a conductor checking tickets and my daughter was waving the green flag”
Matthew Greenwold
8 months ago
“Great little trip for the kids, they loved riding up and down the line, and riding in the open wagons”
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Based on Google review tagsKids
22 reviews
Volunteers
9 reviews
Picnic
5 reviews
Friendly staff
4 reviews
Trains
3 reviews
Overview
Silver Stream Railway is a volunteer-run heritage railway operating steam and diesel engines on a restored 1.5km section of the original Wellington to Upper Hutt line in Stokes Valley. Families receive unlimited rides for the duration of their visit, travelling in open wagons with knowledgeable volunteer crew. The on-site railway heritage museum displays multiple engines worth exploring between rides, and a small café sells drinks and ice creams.
