Rail cart along a historic railway line. - Thank you Paul for the massive effort guiding us along a historic railway line which I actually did 7 years ago. It was nice being in the great outdoors and... read more taking in the scenic views of the area. Contact Paul directly if you want to check it out, it’s worth it!

  We booked this for a family of 5 adults and made the booking on the day we wanted to go. They gave us a discount for paying cash and booking... read more direct, and for having such a large group. Paul was a great guide, and made...More

  Entertainment for all ages. - Just spent a delightful afternoon completing the bush walk and snack run at Awakeri Rail Adventures. An entertaining and knowledgable host added humour and facts to all the various... read more parts of the experience.
Our 4 children (aged 7-14) ,plus hubby and myself, left wondering when we would be able to return for our next trip.

  Quirky and fun - So much fun. Little quirky surprises along the way. We did the bushwalk and snack run. It's was well worth the money. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  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!