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.

  • star rating  We had a awesome time today I took my mum and 3 of my grand daughters aged 7 & 5 they had such a wonderful time they talked the whole... read more

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    January 23, 2025
  • star rating  Paul is awesome awakeri rail - Paul is great and runs a great business. He has many a jokes and stories. Absolutely loves wot he does and involves everyone on there experience. . It's a ... read more

    Cindy L
    January 1, 2025
  • star rating  Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Did the Bush walk trip 2.5 hours. Paul was very entertaining and a wealth of knowledge.

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    September 8, 2023
  • star rating  Must do Awakeri Rail adventures - Enjoyed a great adventure on Awakeri Rail carts through green pastures of farms. Health & safety excellent and just an all round fun day out learning about the bush ,... read more

    344dianeb
    November 30, 2023
  • star rating  After trialling this experience a couple of months earlier with a view to arranging a possible group booking for a group of seniors, I was convinced this would make an... read more

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    April 7, 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 & Snack Run.” 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 second is the “Express Trip.” It also covers the same 20 km of track, with one stop en route for the track-side snack and hot drink.

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 & EXPRESS RUN  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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