Jdz Carriage - Taumarunui

I truly loved the experience of the rail system. I had David drive for me as I was on my own. We chatted the whole journey and I know I learnt heaps more than others. As a person with mobility issues, I use a stick, staff were extremely helpful. They took a step so I could get up onto the cart easily and constantly checked I was managing. So grateful. My only negative would be at the Motel. The ensuite was so small I had difficulty walking into it. The placement of the shower is wrong, it should be where the toilet is and the toilet should be where the shower is allowing more space to get in.

Our family took my mum on this trip for her 80th birthday. This had always been on her bucket list. We did the republic tour. What an amazing day out and we were so looked after. lots of stops with great baking (my daughter has already made the slice), the lunch was so so fresh and tasty. Country views and tunnels galore, learning about the history and present times of the land and track we were travelling was so interesting. Our guides were absolutely brilliant, as were the support staff at check in! It is such a well run tourist business. Thank you very much to your team for helping to make mums weekend that extra bit special.

From the moment we checked in to the motel to the completion of the tour was an outstanding experience. The staff and guides are so full of knowledge and made it such an informative tour. Our smokos and lunch were fabulous and the opportunity to see the not so often seen part of NZ will remain with us. Don't hesitate folks, book a tour.

Stunning New Zealand scenery that you’d otherwise not see … with fun guides. A great day out doing something unique. Lunch is only a sandwich so if that’s not enough for you take something extra. And when they say dress in layers believe them … the tunnels are frigid and depending on time of year, the morning can be too! And if you are prone to motion sickness take some sealegs for the bus ride back which is very windy but again incredible views keep your camera out!

Loved the whole experience. Friendly, informative staff who take good care of customers. Nice touch to provide home baking. Very proud that the area I grew up in as a child has now progressed to delivering an adventure of this standard.