Trains will be running 4 times DAILY from Friday 21st December 2018 to Sunday 10th February 2019 inclusive. They depart from Kawakawa at 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm and 2.30pm Check ticket information, fares and other details under “Visitor Information” Don’t…
Here are the November and December Newsletters for you to enjoy. There’s a lot of important information in this if you follow the fortunes of BOIVR. Happy Christmas Please click on the link below 2018.11. BOIVR Newsletter 5.12.18 2018.12 BOIVR…
Date for your Diary: Concert at the Station – Sunday, 24th February, 2019 This very popular annual event consists of an afternoon of music and entertainment to suit all tastes. Artistes and programme will be posted soon – watch this…
Kawakawa had their Christmas Parade/special event day on Saturday, 1st December. Here are some pictures of the event:
Here are some more pictures taken of our Celebrations for the 150th Year of Rail – on the oldest line in North Island The first train out was a special “launch” trip for those responsible for creating our beautiful little…
Our latest newsletter has arrived. Please click on the link to see the September 2018 news 2018.09 BOIVR Newsletter Sept
Please click on this link to see the latest Newsletter – July 2018 2018.07 BOIVR Newsletter July
We are a volunteer – run railway, and you can now join us in a huge range of opportunities … We are able to “train” you into any of them. If you’re looking for paid work eventually, we could give…
Gabriel’s 90 year old boiler is dead. WE nee a new one – estimated cost $350,000 total (BIGGEST GULP EVER) … Gabriel is UNIQUE She is a 4-4-0 Peckett and the only side-tank steam engine of her type in…
Thank you to all the sponsors your support is appreciated Alpine Guides Ltd Bay of Islands Boat Yard Bay of Islands Vintage Railway BOI Painting Group Bay of Islands Vets – Kawakawa Bed Bath & Beyond Bay of Islands Painting…