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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Rail adventure - a must see & do - Great raul adventure traveled the Awakeri rail line today, recommend you see our country. The lovely little bush walk and the gum boot fences something worth seeing.

Debbie H
June 5, 2024
A very entertaining ride then walk thru bush to gumboot fence.Pointing out the very old Kahikatea trees and other native trees in the reserve.
Enjoyable couple of hours with a... read more good group of people.

Tom W
June 23, 2025
Thank you so much Paul for your hospitality and educating us today with the amazing trail adventure.
Our mokopuna and us big kids absolutely enjoyed every moment.
Alan wants... read more

Julz B
November 29, 2024
We went on this trip with family and what a great day this was! Ben is so knowledgeable and so personable! This is a must do. 3 hours wasn’t enough!

Departure15695224990
December 14, 2025
What an amazing tour with Paul. We had so much fun exploring the track and all it's treasures along the way. Paul is such a great host with his sense... read more

Frizzy-Lizzie
March 1, 2025

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 three types of trips.

The first and most popular trip is the Bush walk and snack run 9am-12:30pm & 1pm-4.30pm. It covers 20 km of track and includes a guided short bush walk, a stop for a relaxing track-side snack and hot drink, as well as the opportunity to feed the chickens, ducks, and geese. This trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours and departs twice daily.

THE TWILIGHT TRAIN IS AN EVENING TRIP OPERATING IN THE SUMMER MONTHS ONLY, FOR VISITORS WHO HAVE OTHER ACTIVITIES EARLIER IN THE DAY. A FANTASTIC TRIP ON A SUMMERS EVENING. IT STARTS AT 5.30 PM AND CONCLUDES AT ABOUT 9PM . (IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN.) FARES ARE THE SAME AS THE BUSH WALK AND SNACK RUN.

The third trip is the “Chicken Run.” Covering 10 km of track, it’s ideal for kids under 5 years old. Along the way, feed the chickens, explore an old railway hut, and meet “Pushy,” the 75-year-old bulldozer.

CHICKEN RUN & TWILIGHT TRAIN ARE BY ARRANGEMENT ONLY BY CALLING – 08005374724
OTHER TRIPS CAN BE BOOKED ON LINE (OR CALL US)

Conveniently located just down the road from Awakeri Hot Springs

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