Rain Forest Express Schedule

Rain Forest Express runs throughout the year and will continue on schedule rain or shine. The schedule is updated regularly and further trips may be added dependent on demand. 

Choose from three options that vary in trip length and departure time.  

• Regular Trip:  2.5 hours long with a forty minute stop over  
• Picnic Trip:  3 hours long with an hour and ten minute stop over 
• Twilight Trip:  3.5 hours long with an hour and a half stop over break for a picnic or BBQ  

For more information or to book a trip, contact our reservation centre on (09) 302 8028. Please note that the reservations phone line is often very busy. However, voicemail is checked regularly throughout the day and any messages will be returned as soon as possible. Book your trip today by phoning our reservation centre on         (09) 302 8028 or emailing rainforest@water.co.nz  - please note that the bookings office is not open on weekends or public holidays.

Please note that if a trip time is not displayed in the schedule below, it is likely that the train is not available to the public during that time slot.

* Twilight trips only run during daylight savings months