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Driving Creek Railway is a unique rail tour and must-do activity in
Coromandel, New Zealand. As part of Driving Creek’s not-for-profit mission,
every booking helps support native biodiversity and our creative legacy.
This family-friendly, all-weather experience takes you on a 1 hour 15 minute
journey on New Zealand’s only mountain railway. Hand-built by artist, engineer
and conservationist Barry Brickell, the railway climbs through regenerating
native forest, now a thriving wildlife sanctuary.
You’ll cross ten bridges and three tunnels, with spectacular views from the
EyeFull Tower. Along the way, your guide will share the inspiring story of how
art, engineering and conservation shaped Driving Creek Railway.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
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Driving Creek
AUD 47.42
As an engineer I was amazed at the who sceptical, the physical work that must have gone into the building of the rail lines, bridges and tunnels, the way it elevates in back and forth, like ‘tacking’ on a yacht. What an absolutely fantastic man he must have been. Thank you for the ride! 🇬🇧
A fantastic experience! Love it and highly recommend
The staff were awesome and the trip fantastic. 5 stars
Good experience, the place os fantastic
informative, enjoyable, interesting
Great experience to take the train through the forest and to the scenic viewpoint.