BOIVRT has decided that we will NOT be running trains this coming weekend 14th – 16th August. Until Auckland’s COVID problem is discovered and contained, and the Alert Level has been reduced, we want to protect our small band of…

Rail Safety Week – 10th August, 2020 Keep safe around railway lines. ALWAYS look both ways as you approach railway crossings, and look out for trains in Kawakawa main street and road crossings both here and in Taumarere (Far North).…

Yesterday, an announcement was made by Hon Shane Jones that The Northern Adventure Experience (NAX) will receive a $5.59m funding boost to improve and enhance the visitor experience in the Bay of Islands. Live from kawakawa train station Posted by…

Volunteer Awareness Week, 21st – 27th June Celebrating our wonderful volunteers, without whom the railway could not run. Here are just a few, and some pics of the jobs they do

We are a volunteer – run railway, and you can 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 you…

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…

    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…

See the fantastic range of goods that have recently arrived. We have an on-line shopping possibility, but would love to see you here too!