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PRICE CHANGES!
Please note that as of July 1st 2025 Our Train & Campground prices will be changing.

Timetable & Booking

 DEPART WAIHIDEPART WAIKINO
Thursday 26/06

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Friday 27/06

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Saturday 28/06

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Sunday 29/06

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Monday 30/06

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Tuesday 01/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Wednesday 02/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Thursday 03/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Friday 04/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Saturday 05/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Sunday 06/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Monday 07/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Tuesday 08/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Wednesday 09/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Thursday 10/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Friday 11/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Saturday 12/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Sunday 13/07

9:45am & 11:30am

10:45am & 1:00pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Monday 14/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Tuesday 15/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Wednesday 16/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Thursday 17/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Friday 18/07

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Saturday 19/07

9:45am, 11:30am & 1:45pm

10:45am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Sunday 20/07

9:45am & 11:30am

10:45am & 1:00pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST TRIP FROM WAIKINO IS ONLY A ONE WAY TRIP BACK TO WAIHI.

Online Bookings departing from Waikino, tickets will be sent down to Waikino Station with the Guard. Payment to be made at Waihi Station upon arrival.

  • Online Bookings departing Waihi Station to pay when picking up tickets at Waihi

  • CAMPGROUND PAYMENTS - Bank Acc. 03 1575 0035356 00 - PLEASE USE REGO NUMBER AS REFERENCE NUMBER

PLEASE BE AT THE STATIONS HALF AN HOUR BEFORE DEPARTURE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO TOP TEN DISCOUNTS

What about my dog?

All service dogs (i.e. guide dogs for visually impaired, Assistance Dogs etc) that wear a jacket denoting what type of recognised service dog they are, both inside and outside on the train, plus other dogs that MUST be on a leash at all times and remain outside on the train, i.e. OPEN CAR.

Railway Closures

On the following days we will NOT be running any train services:

Train Fare

 

Adults $20 return $15 one way changing to $25 Return & $20 One-way as of 01/07/2025
Children 5 to 16 yrs $12 return $10 one way changing to $15 Return & $12 One-way as of 01/07/2025
Children 2-4 yrs $2 return $1 one way changing to FREE as of 01/07/2025
Children under 2 yrs FREE
Super Gold Card Holders $15 return $12 one way changing to $20 Return & $15 One-way as of 01/07/2025
Family concession of 2 adults and 2 children 5-16yrs: $55 return $35 one way changing to $70 Return & $55 One-way as of 01/07/2025
Bikes $3 return $2 one way changing to $5 Return & $3 One-way as of 01/07/2025
  • Eftpos available at the station.

  • For group bookings of 25 or more, please call 07 863 9020 to discuss.

  • Education group concessions are available.

  • Wheelchair facilities are available at both stations, with a special passenger car available with at least two days' notice via
    phone or email - https://www.waihirail.co.nz/contact/

  • All our passenger cars and facilities are smoke free.

  • Dogs welcome; must be on a lead.

Book Online

Family Passes

Surprise your family and friends with a pre-paid Goldfields Railway Family Pass.

Ideal as a holiday-time, birthday or anniversary gift, it is a great way for those you love to enjoy a unique and pleasant journey, riding on one of New Zealand’s historic railways.

$55 provides a round-trip ticket for two adults and two children, which offers great value for families and friends. With delicious food available at the Waikino Station Café, and with the nearby Hauraki Rail Trail and Victoria Stamper Battery to be explored, the Family Pass gives its recipients a full day of fun and excitement.

Goldfields Railway Family Passes are available with our online booking system or at the ticket counter. Please ask one of our station attendants to purchase, or for more information.

Options are available to suit your particular needs.

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Ohinemuri Explorer Package

 

This is the perfect way to keep the kids engaged for hours, a day, or even a weekend:

GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY
+ WAIHI GOLD EXPERIENCE
+ BULLSWOOL FARM

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Ohinemuri Explorer Package