Ngongotaha Ultimate Journey

The Ngongotaha Ultimate Journey - 2 hour return trip

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 (5 - 14 years)
*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). Duration - 2 hours

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Mamaku Scenic Rail Tour (NGO)

Mamaku Scenic Rail Tour - 1 hour: starting at Mamaku Railcruising Station

Have you ever wanted to ride the rails! Starting at Ngongotaha, travel through rolling farmland, seeing stunning lake views to your left, then through the virgin forest of Ohokeriki (Dansey Reserve) towards Mamaku. You will travel up the steep 1:35 gradient railway in your own self-drive RailCruiser and the 360 degree views from your RailCruiser make this trip an experience to remember. At the end of your trip you will be travel back in our complimentary shuttle to your car.

Departure location is Ngongotaha Railcruising Station, 45 Ngongotaha Road (9 minutes north of Rotorua).
Duration - 1 hour

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Mamaku Scenic Rail Tour (MAM)

Mamaku Scenic Rail Tour - 1 hour: starting at Mamaku Railcruising Station

Have you always wanted to ride the rails! Starting at Mamaku Station, travel down the steep 1:35 gradient railway in your own self-drive RailCruiser to Ngongotaha. After leaving Mamaku station travel a short distance through farmland till you reach the virgin forests of Ohokeriki (Dansey Reserve). After this you will see stunning lake views in front of you before heading through the Ngongotaha valley ending at Ngongotaha Railcruising Station. The 360 degree views from your RailCruiser makes this trip a great experience on the revitalised rail line. At the end of your trip you will be travel back in our complimentary shuttle to your car.

Departure location is Mamaku Railway Station, 11 Kaponga Street, Mamaku (20 minutes north of Rotorua)
Duration - 1 hour

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