Awa ki te moana – River to the ocean

Winner of the 'Most Outstanding Event’ at the 2024 inaugural Savour Northland event, we are proud to represent our unique Te Tai Tokerau flavour profile with this special Labour weekend event.

Join us for an awe-inspiring 2-hour sundowner excursion on the bay of islands vintage railway - share a canape style service of local delicacies, music and Northland wine along the beautiful Taumārere River.

When you take your seat, you'll be treated to more than sensational scenery. Hosted by our award-winning Gold Qualmark service team, our Awa ki te moana – River to the ocean dining experience will fill your senses with the authentic flavours of Te Tai Tokerau New Zealand, inspired by the farmlands, wetlands and river you see through your window. 

Service includes five-course delicacies inspired by our scenic train journey connecting the Kawakawa-Taumārere River to the upper Bay of Islands harbour of Opua. Experience an appetizing selection of canapes matched with your choice of a local wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverages, all served in our vintage carriages, with live jazz as we amble along the picturesque corridor towards Opua.

Our Te Tai Tokerau Northland tasting menu is served from our custom-built kitchen carriage, throughout the train with a mixture of inside and outside viewing options, incredible jazz music and a festive atmosphere.

With a feast of scenery and tantalising dishes served to your seat, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and savour the journey.

Three scheduled event dates over Labour weekend:

Saturday 24th October - Train departs Kawakawa Station at 5:30pm, returning at 7:30pm.

Sunday 25th October - Train departs Kawakawa Station at 2:30pm, returning at 4:30pm

Monday 26th October - Train departs Kawakawa Station at 11am, returning 1:00pm

Bookings essential.

R18 Event.

50% Deposit at time of booking.

100% refundable up to 7 days prior, thereafter only 50% refund.

100% transferrable to another passenger

Local Membership discount applies.pm,