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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  • star rating  Fun day activity and a great host. Had a wonderful time enjoying the New Zealand country side and indigenous forests. Kids friendly and worth taking the family for a good... read more

    avatar thumb Pieter v
    April 23, 2025

  • star rating  We loved our morning with Paul and our new rail family. It was super cool being on the railway track and Paul (the owner and guide) had lots of side... read more

    avatar thumb CarlieY11
    January 20, 2025

  • star rating  A very enjoyable and entertaining trip and about the right length. Tripping along in the cart is a different experience from walking or driving. A short walk in... read more

    avatar thumb William T
    March 27, 2025

  • star rating  100% recomended - Thank you very much for the amazing experience. It was the highlight of the school holidays for my boys. 100% recommended.

    Leidy M
    July 16, 2023

  • star rating  I have couple of rail enthusiast friends so we took the opportunity to have a go with the Awakeri Rail adventures. What a buzz, we started with a health and... read more

    avatar thumb Christine B
    April 26, 2019

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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