Experiences

Ngongotaha Ultimate Express

Travel through the beautiful Dansey Scenic Reserve and surrounding farmland on the steep 1:35 gradient railway in your own self-drive RailCruiser between Ngongotaha and Mamaku return. With stunning lake panorama, the 360 degree views from your RailCruiser makes this trip the ultimate railway experience.

Prices from $99 per adult, $70 per child
*Local's prices are available with ID and confirmation of address. Phone 0800 72 45 74

Departure location is Ngongotaha Station
45 Ngongotaha Road
Ngongotaha Village (10 minutes north of Rotorua).

Pickup from Rotorua City (extra $30pp) - if you need transport from Rotorua, we can arrange to have you picked up from your Rotorua accommodation, transported to Ngongotaha Railway Station and returned after your excursion on the railway.

Please Bring

Warm clothing, windbreaker and camera.

RailCruisers are designed for all weather use with drop down sides and on board heating.

Duration

2 hours

Other Information

RailCruiser Seating Capacity:
Each RailCruiser can carry up to four adults, or two adults and two children, or two adults and 3 smaller sized children.
Note: Only your group members will share your RailCruiser.

How many RailCruisers should I select?
For groups of 1-4 people, select 1 RailCruiser.
Bookings for 5+ people must be based on filling each RailCruiser with 4 passengers (or up to 5 if travelling with small children - please see capacity guidelines above).

Ngongotaha Farmland Experience

THIS TRIP IS NOT CURRENTLY OPERATING. PLEASE SEE NGONGOTAHA ULTIMATE EXPRESS INSTEAD

Prices from $55 per adult, $30 per child
*Local's prices are available with ID and confirmation of address. Phone 0800 72 45 74

Come and join us on a trip through rolling farmland. See how many animals and birds you can spot along the way!

Travel through the surrounding farmland in your own self-drive RailCruiser between Ngongotaha and Tarukenga return. The 360 degree views from your RailCruiser makes this trip a relaxing 40 minute railway experience.

This tour is ideal for families with young children or those with time limitations who are wanting to experience railcruising. For a longer scenic experience with lake views and journeying through the Dansey Reserve, book our Ngongotaha Ultimate Experience!

Departure location is Ngongotaha Station
45 Ngongotaha Road
Ngongotaha Village (10 minutes north of Rotorua).

Pickup from Rotorua City (extra $30pp) - if you need transport from Rotorua, we can arrange to have you picked up from your Rotorua accommodation, transported to Ngongotaha Railway Station and returned after your excursion on the railway.

Please Bring

Warm clothing, windbreaker and camera.

RailCruisers are designed for all weather use with drop down sides and on board heating.

Duration

50 minutes

Other Information

RailCruiser Seating Capacity:
Each RailCruiser can carry up to four adults, or two adults and two children, or two adults and 3 smaller sized children.
Note: Only your group members will share your RailCruiser.

How many RailCruisers should I select?
For groups of 1-4 people, select 1 RailCruiser.
Bookings for 5+ people must be based on filling each RailCruiser with 4 passengers (or up to 5 if travelling with small children - please see capacity guidelines above).