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Rail Carting - Dargaville Rail and River Tours

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Discover Dargaville’s rich history and surrounds on a fantastic rail carting tour!

Highlights

A unique experience that will be enjoyed by the whole family
Beautiful farmland and river scenery
Drive along the historic railway in your groups own converted golf cart

Discover Dargaville’s rich history and surrounds on a fantastic rail carting tour!

Experience this fascinating Northland river town in the comfort and control of a converted self-drive golf cart. Cruise the historic unused railway line between Dargaville and Tangowahine for a relaxing and entertaining adventure along the historic Northern Wairoa River.

A complete contrast to city life, you’ll be able to sit back, relax and soak in the tranquillity of the region as you cruise historical sights and peaceful farmland. An authentic experience of one of New Zealand’s favourite rural towns.

Suitable for all ages and abilities, the Dargaville Rail Carting Tour is a truly unique experience the whole family will love!

Adult $95.00

Child $40.00 (Aged 6-14 years)

NZ Gold Card Holder $90.00 (Must present valid NZ Gold ID Card)

Duration

2 - 2.5 Hours

Location

Station Road
Dargaville 0310
New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Please Note: A minimum of 2x people are required for bookings, single bookings may be waitlisted.
Track Distance: 28km return
Departures: Tuesdays - Sundays 10:45am from Station Road, Dargaville
Seating Capacity: Each Cart can carry up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults and 3 smaller sized children. Only your group members will share your cart.
What to Bring: For those who want to take the wheel, you will need to bring a valid driving license. Warm clothing, enclosed footwear (no open-toed shoes), windbreaker and camera.
Children under 6 years travel free with a paying adult.

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Rail Carting - Dargaville Rail and River Tours

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kays9 from New Zealand wrote on 28 June 2024

Fabulous day

Lovely, friendly & informative. Highly recommend anyone to do it that loves travel on the railway tracks. Scenery was beautiful. Hidden little gem.

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Charmaine Braganza from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2024

Awesome

We enjoyed the ride.

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Cheryl Johnson from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2024

Excellent

An unusual awesome experience and well organized. Thank you Dave

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jadez1 from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2024

Worth visiting

We had a lovely time with the children, one hour each way, went through a stretch of unused railway, passed few farms, bridges, road crossings. Recommend for children 4 and above, as it could be a bit challenging for the younger riders to sit still the whole time. Overall great experience!

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Jenny Goodmon from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2024

dargaville rail trip

Wonderful experience, travelling down the old railway line. Great customer service. friendly and informative staff. Would recommend.

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