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Raurimu Spiral viewpoint
Raurimu, Manawatū-Whanganui
Railway engineering marvel where the main trunk line corkscrews up a steep valley.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 20 min
The North Island Main Trunk Railway uses a spiral, hairpins and tunnels to climb 130 m over just 6 km. A roadside lookout lets you see where the line loops back over itself. Particularly good if a train's due.
Good to know
- Check the Northern Explorer timetable if you want to see a train
- Allow 15-20 minutes
- Pair with a stop in National Park village
- Best time
- Any time
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, roadside lookout
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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