Hundreds of visitors, many from all over the world have enjoyed the experience!

Welcome to Awakeri Rail Adventures in Whakatane. Travel along a piece of New Zealand’s rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of a rail-cart, cleverly adapted to be self-driven along the rail tracks. Our rail cars are FULL self drive – you are in complete control of your rail vehicle – you may stop any where you wish to take photographs (or pick up your hat).

Your adventure starts from Awakeri traveling at a leisurely 25 kilometeres per hour with family and friends along a piece of historic railway line. There are 4 bridges, numerous cuttings and bush scenes along the track.

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  • star rating  Great family fun, with something for all ages, young or old. An insightful tour guide made the experience much more enjoyable as he provided a small history of the area,... read more

    avatar thumb Tanyon O
    January 3, 2024

  • star rating  On behalf of my wife and her friend who visited 13 March. Paul was a fabulous host, fun and informative. Enjoyed every moment of it. Highly recommended. Planning... read more

    avatar thumb theearle
    March 18, 2019

  • star rating  What a fantastic way to spend a day - Started off getting tickets for Husband's 75th Birthday. Just loved the whole experience. Paul is an excellent host, and his commentary was clear and informative. Second trip, with overseas guests,... read more

    KathM254
    December 13, 2023

  • star rating  Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Did the Bush walk trip 2.5 hours. Paul was very entertaining and a wealth of knowledge.

    avatar thumb D8289QEmichaela
    September 8, 2023

  • star rating  Flipping awesome!  - Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly recommend it.. Loved the bush walk, just stunning. The whole family had a great time. Paul is very entertaining, and friendly and made the trip easy and... read more

    Debbie N
    December 17, 2023

Travel along a piece of New Zealand’s rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of our rail-cart

Awakeri Rail Adventures offers four types of trip. The first is an “Express Run” where you will drive over 20km of track, with one stop enroute. The Express Run takes approx 2 hours.

The second option is the “Bush Walk / Snack Run” where you will be guided on a bush walk, stop for a relaxing track side snack and other activities and still drive over the 20km of track. This trip will take approx 2.5 hours.

The third option is the “Bush Walk Run” where you travel 12km of track – enjoy a guided bush walk – wraps up in about 1.5 hours.

The fourth option is the Chicken run – travel 8 km of track and help feed the chickens and other birds (this one is ideal for the under fives).

CHICKEN RUN & BUSH WALK RUN ARE BY ARRANGEMENT ONLY.

Conveniently located just down the road from Awakeri Hot Springs

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