Ultimo viaggio in carrozza ferroviaria self-drive
Descrizione
Viaggia lungo le linee ferroviarie panoramiche in un vagone ferroviario a guida autonoma, offrendo una prospettiva unica dei paesaggi mozzafiato di Rotorua, delle foreste native vergini di 1000 anni, dei terreni agricoli ondulati e delle viste sul lago di Rotorua. Con spazio per un massimo di quattro passeggeri, questi vagoni ferroviari benzina-elettrici offrono comodi posti a sedere e una vista chiara attraverso i lati impermeabili, consentendo di assaporare le attrazioni mentre si naviga a una piacevole 20 km / h. Ascolta l'audio tour e approfondisci la ricca storia delle ferrovie neozelandesi mentre godi di una vista mozzafiato sul Lago Rotorua e sul Monte Tarawera. Questa esperienza innovativa è perfetta sia per le famiglie che per gli avventurieri, il che la rende una tappa obbligata quando si è a Rotorua.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
La stazione ferroviaria di Rotorua è il punto di partenza per il vostro viaggio su per i binari. Dopo un breve briefing sulla sicurezza, la Guida vi farà salire sul vostro vagone ferroviario e vi preparerà il binario. Lungo la strada vedrete terreni agricoli ondulati, foreste native di 1000 anni, viste sul lago Rotorua.
Attraversando il sito della ormai scomparsa stazione di Tarukenga, si può vedere al proprio fianco Toi te Whenua, una scultura in alluminio alta 5,5 m posizionata lungo la strada per salutare i viaggiatori che entrano a Rotorua dal lato Waikato.
Poco più avanti, sul lato destro della pista si trova il Tarukenga Marae. Questo Marae è un Te Arawa marae situato appena fuori Rotorua, e strettamente legato a Ngāti Te Ngākau e Ngāti Tura hapū del Te Ure o Uenukōpako iwi. La sua wharenui (casa di riunione) si chiama Te Ngākau, e serve come centro culturale, spirituale e comunitario per la popolazione locale.
Ohokeriki o Dansey Road Scenic Reserve è una foresta nativa di 468 ettari a ovest di Ngongotahā, Rotorua, nota per i suoi antichi alberi di rimu e tawa, la ricca biodiversità e gli sforzi di conservazione. La ferrovia attraversa questa foresta nativa che ha migliaia di anni.
La stazione ferroviaria di Mamaku si trova sul sito della stazione ferroviaria originale di Mamaku ed è il punto di svolta o la fine del viaggio. Qui sbarcherete e potrete entrare all'interno del bellissimo rustico per una bevanda calda. Puoi guardare un video sulla storia di Railcruising, o sfogliare informazioni storiche e locali. I servizi igienici sono disponibili anche qui.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Pet friendly
- Fasciatoio per bambini alla stazione di Mamaku
Recensioni(45)
The experience itself was good. Booked through trip advisor and discussed that my debit card was charged $160 dollars for what we saw and booked as a $90 trip for 2 people. Claiming a US$ to NZ$ transition. Absolutely disgusted by the fee.
Thank you for your review. We are sorry this happened, and had no idea Trip Advisor was charging you in US Dollars. We've had communication with you and contacted Tripadvisor to avoid this happening again. We do hope this has been resolved with you and Trip Advisor via the Trip Advisor booking app you used.
Love this cruise along the tracks, it was nice to be able to choose something different and out of the norm. Commentary was great, nice touch with the blankets 👌 as it was cold. Was great to have a coffee and a bickie half way. Enjoyed the trip.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad you enjoyed cruising along the tracks and trying something a bit different. It’s great to hear the commentary added to your experience, and we’re happy the blankets helped keep you cosy on a cold day. We’re also pleased you enjoyed the coffee and bickie at the halfway stop. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back on the tracks again.
Rubbish It didn't help us at all in the end. We also didn't enjoy the ride. One way was manageable, but on the return trip we wanted to take a taxi instead because we had our 4.5-year-old child with us and didn't have any other options. What we saw in the photos was completely different from the reality. Certain areas were dirty, and the seats were dirty as well. It was definitely not worth paying that much for the experience.
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t match what you were hoping for. We take your comments seriously and have passed them on to our team to review. The photos shown online are taken along the same route, but the experience can feel different depending on weather, lighting, and the time of year. Even so, the areas you mentioned regarding cleanliness and comfort are not the standard we aim to provide, and we will be addressing this with our staff. Based on your experience in requesting a ride back with our staff instead of on the rail cart, we are now also purchasing a child seat in case this happens again. While many visitors enjoy the trip, we acknowledge that it isn’t the right fit for everyone, and we’re sorry it didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback helps us improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Ngā mihi nui.
We were disappointed overall. The blankets were appreciated & the reception & toilets at Mamaku were very nice, but the start had a grotty porta-loo, the hand washing room was locked, & the receptionist/guide was not very friendly. Because the weather was wet we put the plastic sidings down, but they were very old and faded so we couldn't see through them. The sound system was terrible & couldn't be heard over the train. The view is dull most of the way, it could be greatly enhanced by getting local sculptors to put up some installations or similar. Overall a waste of money.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found the blankets helpful and enjoyed the facilities at Mamaku Station, but we’re sorry that other parts of your visit didn’t meet expectations. The temporary toilet at the starting point is used only when our main facilities are unavailable, and we understand it doesn’t offer the same standard as the amenities at Mamaku. Wet weather can make the journey feel quite different, and putting the plastic sidings down does reduce visibility. These covers are essential for safety in rain, but we appreciate your feedback about their condition and we had hoped to have had new ones back from the manufacturers by now. We’re also looking into improvements to our audio system so commentary remains clear even when the railcar is working harder on the track. The forested section of the line is naturally enclosed, and while many visitors enjoy the quiet native bush environment, we understand it may feel less scenic for some. Your suggestion about incorporating local art installations is a thoughtful one, and we have been in discussion with the local Iwi and others as to options that may be available for in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience for all visitors. Ngā mihi nui.
Commentary a little muffled. Personal headphones would be helpful
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the organisation, the tea and coffee, and the safety video. It’s great to know that you relaxing and not rushed journey. Thank you also for mentioning the commentary sounding a little muffled — that’s helpful for us to know and we will pass on the feedback. Personal headphones are a great suggestion, and we’ll look into ways to improve clarity for future guests. Thanks again for joining us, and we’re happy you enjoyed the trip along the tracks.
Lovely experience. Blankets are a nice touch. Staff friendly and kind. Tidy. Just be sure to dress warmly.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the blankets — they’re a small touch, but they make a big difference on those colder days. Our team will be happy to know their friendliness stood out to you, and we’re pleased the space felt tidy and welcoming. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to the track again soon.
To those who love nature, green scenery and something unique, this is a good experience for you. It was raining on the day we booked it but the staff were friendly and helpful, process was easy to understand. We enjoyed the whole trip. there were some areas that could do some bush trimming as they were blocking some good views. None the less, definitely worth a try. you'd even get complimentary hot drinks and biscoff when you reach Yogi bear's hut!
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the nature, scenery, and unique experience. Our team is happy to hear the process felt easy, even on a rainy day, and that you enjoyed the hot drinks. Thank you as well for your feedback about the bush trimming. We appreciate you pointing this out, and we’ll review those areas to make sure the views stay as open and enjoyable as possible. We’re delighted you found the experience worthwhile, and we hope to welcome you back for another cruise along the tracks.
Such a lovely and relaxing way to spend a few hours seeing and learning about Rotorua's history! The workers (lady with pink hair, softly spoken man with glasses) were lovely to us aswell making it a better experience all around! Would go again 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed such a relaxing few hours learning about Rotorua’s history. Our team will be thrilled to know they helped make your visit even better, and we appreciate you mentioning them so kindly. We would love to welcome you back for another cruise along the tracks.
Good for all kinds of weather. When we went it was raining and we still had an amazing time they provided blankets and tea/ coffee
It was a fantastic journey and the tour commentary was informative.
Kia ora, and thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a fantastic journey and enjoyed the commentary along the way.It’s wonderful to know it added to your experience. Ngā mihi nui for joining us — we hope to welcome you back again one day.
