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Rail Trail Trilogy - October 18th & 19th
Please note that our Campground will be unavailable to book or camp in on October the 18th & 19th 2025

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The last trip from Waikino is only a one way trip back to Waihi.

  • Please be at the stations 30 minutes before departure.

  • 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.

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, are allowed on both the inside and outside carriages. All other dogs MUST be on a leash at all times and remain on the open carriage.

Internet Banking Payments

Please pay to: 03-1575-0035356-00. Use your booking number in the reference field.

BOOK and Pay Online BOOK and Pay On Arrival

For Accommodation Bookings see our Accommodation page.

Timetable & Booking

2025

September

Depart Waihi
Depart Waikino
Saturday 13/09

11:30am & 1:45pm

1:00pm & 2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Sunday 14/09

9:45am & 11:30am

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

Monday 15/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Tuesday 16/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Wednesday 17/09

1:45pm

2:30pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Thursday 18/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Friday 19/09

11:30am

1:00pm LAST TRAIN - No Return

Saturday 20/09

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

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

Sunday 21/09

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

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

Monday 22/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Tuesday 23/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Wednesday 24/09

NO TRAINS

NO TRAINS

Railway Closures

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

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 - Closed Christmas Day.

Train Fare

 

Adults $25 return $20 one way
Children 5 to 16 yrs $15 return $12 one way 
Children under 5 yrs FREE
Super Gold Card Holders $20 return $15 one way
Family concession of 2 adults and 2 children 5-16yrs $70 return $55 one way
Bikes $5 return $3 one way
Dogs FREE
  • 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.

  • All our passenger cars and facilities are smoke free.

  • Dogs welcome; must be on a lead.

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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.

$70 provides a round-trip ticket for two adults and two children 5-16yrs, 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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Goldfields Railway

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