The Waitara Railway Preservation Society Was formed in 1999 with the aim of preserving the 7km long Waitara branch line in rural Taranaki. Our society purchased the branch line from Tranzrail and since 2003 we have been running excursions over the branch, using a mixture of our ex-NZR rolling stock. The train ride from Waitara climbs a 1 in 40 incline (the steepest on a preserved railway in New Ze
aland), goes under the SH3 overbridge at Big Jim's Hill, passes through our depot at Waitara Road, and crosses the picturesque Waiongana Stream before ending in the Lepperton Railway Yard. Train trips run on the first and third Sundays of each month with extra trips run during holidays. Trains depart from Queen Street in Waitara (opposite New World)
11:00am & 1:30pm (October-May)
Fares;-
Adults - $20
Children - $10
Under 5’s Free
Family Concession: 2 adults and up to 2 children $40. Prices, Times and Information are subject to change without notice.
