Scenic river train excursion - departing Kawakawa Station (120 minutes)

Scenic river train excursion - departing Kawakawa Station (120 minutes)
From NZD NZ$60.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Kawakawa, Northland
  • Product code: PPT61R
Experience a journey along the beautiful Taumarere River on one of our Vintage engines, we have 6 different locomotives in service and alternate these across our seven-day operation.  Experience the history and nostalgia of vintage rail. Guards on every journey share the local history and personal connection to the railway and our beautiful environment. This is an award winning Gold Qualmark visitor attraction and we look forward to sharing our beautiful part of the world with you.


Summer timetable Trains depart Kawakawa at 10:00am, 12:30, 3:00pm. 

Autumn-Winter- Spring Trains depart Kawakawa station at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

We stop at Taumarere Station (to pick up bikers/walkers) and finish at Whangae Tunnel located approximately 2/3 point between Kawakawa to Opua. The returning train will also stop at Taumarere before completing the trip at Kawakawa Station. It takes approximately 120 minutes for the full return trip to Kawakawa.  Note there is a 10-minute photo stop at Taumarere, neither location can be reached by car. You can only train, walk or cycle into these historic sites. 

Cyclists need to book the train connection separately and cycle-connection fares will apply. Please be sure to select the correct BOARDING location - Kawakawa or Whangae Tunnel (only if you are walking) and whether you are going ONE WAY or RETURN to original location. If you have any enquiries please email: admin@bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz