Driving Creek Railway Tour

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.

Temporary Travel Note

Just a heads-up, State Highway 25 (Thames Coast Road) will be closed from 29 October to 5 November while essential work is done on the Boundary Creek Bridge. This means you won’t be able to travel between Thames and Coromandel Town along the coast road during that time.

If you’re planning to visit Driving Creek during those dates, you’ll need to come via the east side of the Coromandel Peninsula instead. You can check the latest updates here.