Waitara Railway Heritage - Taranaki Heritage Month 2026

Travel on Waitara Railway Preservation Society’s Train from Waitara to the site of the old Lepperton Station. It is just over 150 years since the opening of the Waitara line. Listen to stories of some key events and locations along this line.

Catch the train from outside New World Waitara in Whitaker Street. Be early to ensure your seat.

This event is free of charge, although koha is appreciated.

Numbers are strictly limited and pre-registration is required.

This event is part of Taranaki Heritage Month 2026 (2 October to 6 November 2026). A full programme of events can be found on Heritage Taranaki's website at the following link: https://heritagetaranaki.com/heritage-month-2026-programme-of-events-registration/