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Weka Pass Railway
Waipara, Canterbury
Volunteer-run heritage steam and diesel train through the Weka Pass between Waipara and Waikari.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Weka Pass Railway runs vintage trains on 12.8 km of the old Waiau Branch from Waipara. Trains don't run every day, so check the public calendar first. Handy for kids on the way to or from Hanmer or Kaikoura.
Good to know
- Check the timetable page for running days
- Bookings recommended on all public trains
- Best time
- Check the calendar
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Waipara on SH1/SH7, sealed
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
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