From August 6th to 8th, visitors to New Zealand looking for historic entertainment can find just that.
To commemorate the centenary of the North Island Main Trunk, there will be a re-enactment of the Parliamentary Special.
Organised by rail operator ONTRACK, the train re-enacts the first passenger rail service between Wellington and Auckland when 44 parliamentarians travelled to see the visiting American navy’s ”Great White Fleet” in Auckland in August 1908.
The train will stop for events in Ohakune, Horopito, Makatote, National Park, Raurimu and overnight in Taumarunui before continuing on up to Auckland.
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ONTRACK chief executive William Peet said the opening of the North Island Main Trunk was an important moment in New Zealand”s economic and social history.
“The line vastly improved the movement of people and goods around the country. It is also the reason a number of settlements were established where they are in the North Island,” he said.
“We are planning centenary celebrations with Toll NZ, local communities, and rail heritage groups to recognise the importance of the North Island Main Trunk.”
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