About
Drive your own rail cart on the historic Taneatua branch line over bridges, walk through pristine native bush and view beautiful farmland.
Your Whakatane rail adventure starts from Awakeri travelling at a leisurely 25 kilometers per hour with family and friends along this historic railway line. There are 4 bridges, numerous cuttings and bush scenes along the track.
Our rail cars are entirely self-driven, putting you in complete control of your rail vehicle. Feel free to stop wherever you’d like to capture those perfect photographs.
Whakatane Rail Cart Tours
Bushwalk & Snack Run (all year round self drive rail cart trip)
Starting at $110pp | 2.5 Hours
Family Pass $220.00 2 x adults + 3 kids (under 16)
$95.00 pp gold card holders
Group Discount (10+ PEOPLE)
When you book a group of 10 or more adults, we will discount the price AND as well as the cuppa tea we can arrange a sausage sizzle at our picnic spot (no extra charge) – call us and discuss when you book 10 or more adults.
Express Run
Starting at $110pp | 2 Hours | Ages 5+ (Summer Only!)
Bookings are essential on ALL trips
Motorhomes! We are a park over property so come and stay for free!
Summer Hours (day light saving months)
- Express Run – 8am-10:30am.
- Bush Walk & Snack Run – 10:30am-2pm & 2pm-5:30pm
Winter Hours (non day light saving months)
- Bush Walk and Snack Run – 9am-12:30pm & 12:30pm-4pm
Location
Where you'll find them
State Highway 2, Awakeri, Whakatane District, Bay of Plenty, 3192, New Zealand
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Nearby
Places to stay nearby
Places to stay nearby so you can make more of your visit.
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Rotorua Hostel | Haka House Rotorua
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Riverside Whakatāne Holiday Park, Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty
ASURE Harbour View Motel & Waterfront Apartments, Tauranga
Thornton Beach Family Holiday Park, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty