Level 2 Operations
We are operating from 27 October under Level 2 operations.
Depart Waihi
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 11:30am
Friday: 11:30am
Saturday & Sunday: 9:45am, 11:30am
Depart Waikino
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 1:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:45am, 1:00pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 1:00pm TRAIN DURING THE WEEK AND WEEKEND IS THE LAST TRIP FROM WAIKINO.
PASSENGERS: Please be aware that there is a lot of privet out at the moment. Please take necessary precautions if you have allergies.
The public SHOULD be wearing masks when they cannot social distance. Children under 12 do not have to wear masks. ALL GOLDFIELDS STAFF ON THE TRAIN SHOULD WEAR A MASK. Everyone should be using the signing in app (QR), or signing in manually if on Goldfields Railway premises.
AS FROM 3rd DECEMBER 2021 GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY WILL ONLY ACCEPT DOUBLE VACCINATED PASSENGERS OR PASSENGERS THAT HAVE A VALID AND APPROVED MEDICAL EXCEPTION. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS ARE EXEMPT.
Please help us fight the spread of COVID-19.
Hauraki Rail Trail
Incorporate our heritage train ride between Waihi and Waikino into your Rail Trail experience. We have a bike wagon on the train. You haven't done the Rail Trail unless you've been on the train.
One of the best ways to experience the beautiful Hauraki District is to ride or walk the Rail Trail. A grade one trail, it is suitable for all ages and abilities. Winding from Waihi to Waikino, through the spectacular Karangahake Gorge and on to Paeroa, explore the rich history and beauty of the area.
Enjoy a Devonshire scone with a cuppa at the friendly Waikino Station Café. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the swimming hole and waterfall at Owharoa, or kick back with a glass of wine for a leisurely lunch at one of the eateries in the Gorge; there is something to suit every taste and budget.
Steeped in history, the relics of the main railway line between Paeroa and Waihi and the gold mining era have been preserved and are ready for you to explore. A visit to the Victoria Battery provides a wealth of information on just how the area boomed during the gold rush.
Get more information on the trail at www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz
Download a map of the Waihi to Paeroa section of the trail.
Hire a bike at www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz
Check out things to do in Waihi at www.waihi.org.nz
