Voyage en train captivant à Coromandel
Description
Le chemin de fer Driving Creek n’est pas seulement un parcours panoramique, c’est un voyage à travers la vision de créativité et de conservation d’un seul homme. Chaque pont, tunnel et courbe a été construit à la main par le potier et ingénieur local Barry Brickell, transformant le rêve d’un artiste en un chef-d’œuvre vivant et travaillant. Aujourd'hui, la forêt qui entourait autrefois son atelier s'est épanouie en un sanctuaire protégé rempli de chants d'oiseaux et de buissons indigènes. Avec une vue imprenable depuis la Tour EyeFull et des histoires partagées par votre Guide, cette visite relie l'art, la nature et l'ingéniosité kiwi d'une manière que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs.
Options de l'excursion
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(72)
Wonderful trip with a magnificent view.
Great rail travel planning through the reserve area.
Great quirky rail trip; v enjoyable
Very cool experience, great background info and conductor was also knowledgeable about plants and animals. The tower at the end had a ramp so you can skip stairs! Super views on top.
It’s well worth the money! Everything was great and the view at the top was exceptional. Rug up though as it was quite cool
One man's vision shaped this railway. Barry Bricknell built this railway initially to bring clay and wood to his kilns but, as a conservationist, he also used it to transform farmland into reclaimed native forest. Now this narrow-gauge railway takes you through pretty forested land (there are some good signs to identify local plants) up to Eyeful Tower with wonderful views and you get off midway at the tunnel as well. For the railway enthusiast the switchbacks / reversing tracks would be interesting, at least we found them so. There are also examples of his pottery along the way which make it more engaging. The website is very informative and very clear about what you could expect. The driver and staff were very informative too. We are not railway enthusiasts (we had really done this trip because I could not find anything else of interest in Coromandel Town and so, while checking the website to make sure there were spots available, I actually waited until we got there to book) but I thought this trip was very memorable and quite a unique experience.
Excellent, guide was great! Perfect about on time. Easy to get too and get around! Will recommend to everyone
We had a fantastic time! loved it. We were very greatful that Driving creek offer the carer and disability entry as this makes it very accessible for families like ours. Service was so thorough, friendly and helpful right the way through from enquiry, to booking to going on the tour. The railway ride itself is fascinating, with very interactive and knowledgeable guides talking you through history and other information. Amazing sites to check out and the view at the top is unforgettable. The tour itself takes approx an hour from start to finish. Very comfortable ride! Would highly recommend. So many sites to take in!
We enjoyed the ride. The scenery was spectacular
A lovely rail ride up through rainforest with a helpful commentary from the driver. Lovely artefacts to hold our interest along the way.
