The Rain Forest Express

Take a trip on the narrow-gauge railway located deep in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges, over wooden bridges, through tunnels (lit at night with a multitude of glowworms, and housing the odd cave weta!) and on to the Upper Nihotapu Dam, where the silence of the bush belies the closeness of the city. The Upper Nihotapu Dam is Auckland's highest dam, overlooking the picturesque Lake Nihotapu.

During the journey the train driver will tell the story of the Rain Forest Express from its role in building the dams, through to its use today.

Pre-bookings are essential.