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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Paul is amazing he is the owner and nothing better than owner operated his knowledge is outstanding on the area. It is fun and very safe awsome for families with... read more children or not.

Chantal K
August 25, 2024
Wonderful family adventure! - We had an amazing time! Paul was great and we had a lot of laughs. The kids say if they could give 6 stars they would! Thank you for a... read more wonderful day!

chloe k
October 20, 2025
Awesomely wicked - An awesome experience highly recommended for everyone you get to feed the chickens, take a bush walk and have a cuppa and meet the bush bantam. A definite fun time... read more

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January 11, 2025
A fun and no stress activity to end our holiday. The tweens (ever hard to please) enjoyed it which says alot. Informative bush walk, fun ride, great health and... read more

MedKitOwner
January 24, 2020
Surprisingly awesome. - A fantastic experience. We were invited to go on a family trip, and honestly wasn’t too sure, but was really pleasantly surprised. Paul the operator is constantly amusing.... read more

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July 20, 2024

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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