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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  •   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

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    3/18/2019

  •   This was a great trip. Kids are teens and absolutely loved feeding the chooks and other birds. Bush walk was really educational and the amount of passion displayed... read more

    JessBoydTaupo
    11/15/2019

  •   Was a very lovely and enjoyable trip. We were able to stop overnite behind railway station in motor home ready for the next morning.

    Bev H
    6/12/2019

  •   A lovely afternoon spent travelling along the rails and taking in our surroundings. Also was interesting to learn about the kahikatea forest and what happened to so much of... read more

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    4/28/2019

  •   Really great day out - I highly recommend it. Paul is an awesome guide and has great knowledge of the area. Lots of little stops during the 3 hour trip.... read more

    B9286NCmelissab
    1/28/2020

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.

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