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LIVE Day: Steam

Full steam ahead this May!

Date & Time
17 May 2026
Location
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Tickets

Included In General Admission

Accessibility

Some areas are not wheelchair accessible due to stairs, confined spaces, and uneven surfaces.
Noise: display and activity areas can be noisy.

Parking

We recommend parking outside the Aviation Hall and enjoying the free heritage tram ride between sites.

Mobility parking is available on-site at Great North Road. Please arrange in advance.

From erupting geysers to gourmet cooking and mighty locomotives, steam plays a powerful role in our world. We use it to heat, contain, and channel energy—proving it’s much more than just hot air!

Join us for a sizzling day of hands-on fun and discover how steam can power a train, hop aboard for a ride or two and take part in activities that bring the heat.

Visit the historic pumphouse and see the awe-inspiring beam engine from 1877. It was one of the most advanced of its kind anywhere in the world and supplied clean water from Western Springs to the residents of Auckland.

With live entertainment, food and beverages plus endless activities – there's a little something for everyone this May.

Included in General Admission.

Date & Time
17 May 2026
Location
Category
Tickets

Included In General Admission

Accessibility

Some areas are not wheelchair accessible due to stairs, confined spaces, and uneven surfaces.
Noise: display and activity areas can be noisy.

Parking

We recommend parking outside the Aviation Hall and enjoying the free heritage tram ride between sites.

Mobility parking is available on-site at Great North Road. Please arrange in advance.