Journey by train to Ohakune, ride the Old Coach Road and relax at the modern and well appointed Manuka Lodge.
3 Day/2 Nights from $1169 for 2 (off peak rate)
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Ride or relax for the weekend at the peaceful Manuka Lodge. Come down and stay, explore the Old Coach Road and on your return relax the muscles in the outdoor spa, or just relax on the sumptuous sofas in front of the warm open fire with a good book for the day. Take advantage of Manuka LodgeÔÇÖs close proximity to town, visit local shops, cafes or restaurants for dinner, or just walk and explore the hidden gems this special place called Ohakune has to offer!
ƒôì Auckland/Hamilton - Ohakune by Chartered Heritage Train
Ôÿò Morning tea aboard train
ƒì¢´©Å 10% off voucher available for selected restaurants
ƒôì Ohakune
ƒì¢´©Å Cooked breakfast at accommodation
ƒì¢´©Å Packed lunch
Ôÿò A complimentary beer or wine on your return
ƒì¢´©Å 10% off voucher available for selected restaurants
Today starts with breakfast, transfer to where the biking adventure begins ÔÇô the Old Coach Road! This road was built in the early 1900s to form a link between the two railheads of the North Island Main Trunk line. The road passes through farmland, into native bush over the magnificent original Hapuawhenua viaduct down to the Mangawhero stream and into Ohakune. Here you can admire the hardships the early railway settlers endured building this vital rail link between Auckland and Wellington, amongst the wilderness of the Central Plateau. We recommend stopping to have lunch at the original Hapuawhenua viaduct, marvelling at the scenery and views on offer.
All that peddling not for you? Perhaps a leisurely day around town on the push bike, checking out the cafes and shops. Maybe hit the sumptuous sofas back at Manuka Lodge with a good book before enjoying a complimentary glass of wine or beer overlooking the rural outlook in this peaceful place.
ƒôì Ohakune - Auckland/Hamilton by Chartered Heritage Train
ƒì¢´©Å Cooked breakfast at accommodation
Ôÿò Afternoon tea aboard train
Time to wake up! Open the window and take in the fresh mountain airÔǪ Breakfast is waiting to set you up for the day. Time is yours this morning, check out local walkways or get a photo by the famous Ohakune Carrot. Perhaps head up to the railway station early for a coffee in the station caf├® or try out one of the short Mangawhero river walks nearby. Either way, enjoy the last remaining hours before our train whisks into the platform to welcome you onboard for the journey home. And of course, our friendly staff will be happy to see you again, and to assist you to settle in for the journey home. Take this time to have a little rest or share your stories with other guests onboard.
Built in 2008 with an alpine lodge theme, the peaceful Manuka Lodge is set up for you to relax! With comfy open plan living, ensuites in every room, Wi-Fi, TV, an outdoor spa and wonderful hosts, you will be guaranteed a peaceful weekend overlooking rural Ohakune, within a short walk to the town centre and all the scrumptious eateries.
The North Island Main Trunk is steeped in local and Maori history. Opened completely between Auckland and Wellington in 1908 after over 30 years of construction, the ÔÇ£Main TrunkÔÇØ passes through many rural settlements and towns which were connected up to the major cities by the coming of the railway. The section we travel over covers the main centres of Pukekohe and Hamilton, followed by rural towns like Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, National Park and Ohakune. The railway geography is diverse, from rolling hills to the steepest sustained climbs up the extreme gradients south of Taumarunui. Our journey passes through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park, as well as conservation land, farms and forests.
Selected Highlights Include:
This heritage train operated by the Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be hauled by restored locomotive DBR1254. Originally built as a DB class locomotive by General Motors Diesel Canada in 1965, this locomotive was rebuilt by Clyde Engineering Australia in 1981. In 2017 the Glenbrook Vintage Railway took ownership of DBR1254 which underwent an intense overhaul before returning to mainline service in 2019.
The carriages date from 1939/1940 and would have made thousands of journeys up and down the main trunk. The carriages retain key features including the iconic flip-over seats, though have been tastefully redecorated for enhanced passenger comfort. The guardÔÇÖs van that travels with these carriages provides an open viewing area for an uninterrupted view of the amazing countryside.
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Additional conditions:
COVID-19
In
the event that the NZ government imposes COVID-19 restrictions
preventing the GVR train tour from operating, a refund of monies paid
may be given, net of any outgoings or payments already made by GVR in
conjunction with the operation and organisation of these tours on
written application within 7 days of the scheduled date of travel.
Visit Ruapehu and Ruapehu District i-SITE Visitor Centre Conditions
These packages are organised through Visit Ruapehu and the Ruapehu District i-SITE Visitor Centres who handle all accommodation, transfers, and activities for these packages. Please contact them on 0800 647 483 or email them at [email protected] for their terms and conditions which apply to your booking.
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If parts of your chosen package are
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we will refund you fully.