Bay of Islands Scenic Railway Line, Heritage railway in Far North District, New Zealand.
The Bay of Islands Scenic Railway Line runs through farmland and native wetlands, connecting Kawakawa with the countryside towards Opua.
Established in 1985 after New Zealand Railways Corporation services ended beyond Otiria, the railway initially operated with locomotive J 1211 providing three daily return trips.
The railway preserves New Zealand's transportation legacy through vintage locomotives, including Gabriel from 1927 and multiple diesel engines for different operational needs.
The railway operates multiple times weekly, primarily during weekends and school holidays, offering 45-minute round trips through the Far North District landscape.
The railway route includes a section that runs directly through Kawakawa's main street, creating an intersection between daily town life and railway operations.
Location: Far North District
GPS coordinates: -35.35600,174.11000
Latest update: July 7, 2025 12:11
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