Bay of Islands Vintage Railway
The oldest railway in the North Island of New Zealand, and the only one to go along a main street of a town in NZ. We visit the longest curved wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere in Taumarere. Trains depart 4 times daily on Friday, Saturday, Sunday all year; and every day in school holidays (except Christmas Day). Trains depart 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm, 2.30pm. Return trip about 50 minutes. Return fares: $20 adult, $18 NZ Gold Card, $5 school age child, free under school age, $45 family (defined as 2 adults and up to 3 children). Single-one way fares: $10 adult, $2.50 school age child.
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Highlights
Fantastic vintage railway train ride experience
Family friendly
Wet or dry activity
Small quality-gift souvenir shop
Charity run entirely by friendly volunteers
Full Description
Fantastic vintage railway train ride experience
The oldest railway in the North Island, family friendly and the only one to go along a main street of a town in NZ.
We visit the longest curved wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere in Taumarere.
Trains depart 4 times daily on Friday, Saturday, Sunday all year; and every day in school holidays (except Christmas Day). Trains depart 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm, 2.30pm. Return trip about 50 minutes.
Return fares: $20 adult, $18 NZ Gold Card, $5 school age child, free under school age, $45 family (defined as 2 adults and up to 3 children). Single-one way fares: $10 adult, $2.50 school age child.
We run alongside the Twin Coast Cycleway and can carry bicycles on the train.
Includes
Meeting Point
Trains depart from Kawakawa Train Station for Taumarere and return.
Additional Information
All bookings require a current COVID-19 Vaccine Pass to be shown on the day (for ages 12yrs 3mths and above)
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