Fun even in the rain - This was such a fun quirky adventure. The weather was less than ideal but it was such fun! Loved the views, driving the cart on the rail and learning about... read more the area. Our guide was hilarious! Thoroughly enjoyed our adventure. Its a great way to spend a couple of hours!

  Awakeri rail adventures ✨️ - The rual views were amazing, Paul our guide, was very knowledgeable and made it fun. Bush walk was awesome and very informative, visiting the Kahikatea tree/... read more white pine tree, and check out the Gumboot fence. We enjoyed stopping for a cup of coffee, with a visit from a Weka.
Well worth a visit. Thank you Paul.

  We had a wonderful morning out with Paul on the Awakeri rails. The ride through beautiful rural landscapes was full of charm and character. Feeding the chickens and meeting the... read more friendly Weka added plenty of fun along the way.

The forest walk was a real highlight — standing beneath the towering Kahikatea trees and mature Nikau palms was simply magical. We also loved hearing about the neighbour’s quirky gumboot fascination, which gave the experience a lovely local touch.

Paul was an excellent host, sharing fascinating stories of days gone by while serving tea, coffee, and hot chocolate with biscuits. From our 11-year-old to our 78-year-old, every one of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended for families looking for something truly unique and memorable!

  We really enjoyed this experience. So unique and well run. The chook run and cuppa with bickies was a nice touch. Highly recommend.

  The whole experience was amazing. From the moment we arrived and were greeted by staff we felt welcome and they raised the anticipation levels with the entire group with their... read more friendliness. Explanations were clear and concise. The entire experience was great and the humour from the staff made everyone relax and laugh. I will definitely recommend this experience to my family and friends.