Weka Pass Railway New Zealand 2026

Hi and welcome to this point of view (POV) passenger prospective on board the Weka Pass Railway for a scenic train journey through the beautiful Weka Pass in North Canterbury on New Zealand's South Island. Sit back and enjoy the views from the open air wagon aboard this heritage train on a wet Easter Sunday in 2026 as we head through the country side from Waipara to Waikari on the Weka Pass express hauled by two vintage restored Dg class diesel locomotives at once were part of the New Zealand government railways during the 1955 to 1983 before being fully withdrawn from service to be scraped or sold. The Weka Pass Railway is located at Waipara north of the city of Christchurch and runs public trains during most Sundays of each month. for more information on train time tables and ticket prices please visit www.wekapassrailway.co.nz Location: Waipara North Canterbury New Zealand Camera used: GoPro Hero 11 Camera and Edit by: Steven Russell Date Recored: 5th April 2026 (Easter Sunday)