Rail Carting

A new adventure of self driving converted

golf carts along the unused railway line

between Dargaville and Tangowahine or Waiotira.

​Tangowahine trip:

The rail line takes you along the historic Northern Wairoa River and through farmland. The views are quite beautiful and enjoy the smell of the wild honeysuckle.

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Duration: 2 – 2 ½ hours

 

Track Distance: 28 km return

 

Departures: Daily 11:00am from Station Road, Dargaville (or other times by arrangement)

 

Seating capacity: Each Cart can carry up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults and 3 smaller sized children.  Only your group members will share your Cart.

 

What to bring: For those who want to take the wheel, you will need to bring a valid driving license. Warm clothing, enclosed footwear (no open toed shoes), windbreaker and camera.

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Prices:

Children Under 6yrs      Free (with a paying adult)

Children 6-14 yrs        $40.00 ea

NZ Gold Card Holder      $65.00 ea

Adult                    $80.00 ea

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Make a booking

Phone John on 021 238 7869 or fill out our enquiry form.

 

Bookings are essential. 

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Waiotira Junction trip:

Introducing a new extended trip to the Waiotira junction, this is a trip that has not been available to the public for over 50 years.

 

The trip transverses along the main trunk line north of Waiotira, which is approximately 40km’s South/West of Whangarei. You will travel over 21 bridges and through 2 tunnels, with the longest being 638 meters. Travel through native bush, farm land, forestry blocks and other interesting places which you can’t see anywhere but by rail.

 

The trip is 98km’s return and takes approximately 7 to 8 hours (return). We will supply tea and coffee as part of your ticket. Bring your own lunch. There are 2 toilet stops on the way.

 

This journey is the second longest privately run rail journey in New Zealand.

 

What to bring:

• Descent foot wear

• Warm clothing (as the weather can be changeable)

• Water

• Lunch

• and don't forget your camera 

 

Departs:9am, please arrive ten minute early

 

This trip is not suitable for children due to the journey length, but for the little ones we recommend our 2.5 hour trip to Tangowahine.

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Prices:

$180 per person.

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Make a booking

Phone John on 021 238 7869 or fill out our enquiry form.

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Bookings are essential.