Start Mother's Day weekend with a special treat for your mum, hop on the train from Waiuku or Pukekohe and choose from one of three fun activities with us today. Whether it be a special lunch and sampling some wine at the renowned Vilagrad winery, or spending a day at The Base, searching for something special for your special mum. A great option for the family is to catch a movie then settle in for a bit of lunch at one of the cafes or bars. Perhaps you might just want to stay on the train and go a little further to Waharoa then some time at The Base on your return. Either way, we’re sure this will be a very unique, special and wonderful Mother's Day Eve experience not to be missed!
Start the day at Waiuku or Pukekohe where one of our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you onboard. Once we are away from Pukekohe, settle in as our staff pass through serving your complimentary light refreshments. Enjoy the rural views as we make our way towards Hamilton where we arrive at the brand new Hamilton – Rotokauri station at approximately 11.30am, right next to The Base to embark on one of your chosen options:
For those choosing the exclusive luncheon at the Vilagrad winery, your bus transfer will be waiting and our staff will be on hand to assist you. Exclusively ours for lunch, the Vilagrad winery will be serving up a sumptuous buffet lunch for you to enjoy. While there, shout your mum to a sample or two of the Vilagrad’s wines!
Adult $115 - Child (2-14) $85
Timetable (Train Waiuku/Pukekohe to Rotokauri, Bus Rotokauri to Vilagrad)
| Outward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Waiuku |
dep. | 8.55am |
| Pukekohe | dep. | 9.40am |
| Rotokauri (The Base) | arr. | 11.30am |
| Vilagrad Winery |
arr. | 12.00pm |
| Inward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vilagrad Winery | dep. | 3.40pm |
| Rotokauri (The Base) | dep. | 4.20pm |
| Pukekohe | arr. | 6.05pm |
| Waiuku | arr. | 7.05pm |
If you have chosen a day at The Base, then just head up and over the footbridge to start your day. Treat mum to something special for Mother's Day from one of the shops, or perhaps check out the movies then a café for lunch – or just do all three!
Adult $55 - Child (2-14) $35
Timetable (Train Waiuku/Pukekohe to Rotokauri)
| Outward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Waiuku |
dep. | 8.55am |
| Pukekohe | dep. | 9.40am |
| Rotokauri (The Base) |
arr. | 11.30am |
| Inward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rotokauri (The Base) |
dep. | 4.20pm |
| Pukekohe |
arr. | 6.05pm |
| Waiuku | arr. | 7.05pm |
This option you can choose to continue on the train to Waharoa and back to Hamilton – Rotokauri. The journey through to Waharoa passes through pleasant farmlands and rolling hills as we head east, finally arriving at Waharoa on the edge of the Kaimai ranges. Hot and cold food and drinks are available onboard the train. At Waharoa, we will turn the train around on the triangle (this is quite fun to watch) then head back to Hamilton, arriving approximately at 3.05pm. Here you will have a short amount of time to pop over to The Base for a quick coffee and snack before boarding the train by 4.15pm ready to depart five minutes later.
Adult $69 - Child (2-14) $49
Timetable (Train Waiuku/Pukekohe to Waharoa)
| Outward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Waiuku |
dep. | 8.55am |
| Pukekohe | dep. | 9.40am |
| Waharoa |
arr. | 1.15pm |
| Rotokauri (The Base) |
arr. | 3.05pm |
| Inward | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rotokauri (The Base) |
dep. | 4.20pm |
| Pukekohe |
arr. | 6.05pm |
| Waiuku | arr. | 7.05pm |
COVID-19 Information
As this is a pre-booked
allocated-seating tour, face coverings are not compulsory but are
strongly encouraged. For more info see the official NZ Government
COVID-19 website.
In
the event that the NZ Government or its agencies prevent the operation
of this tour taking place due to COVID-19, refunds of fares paid (net of
outgoings made from those fares) may be made by GVR upon written
application being received from booked passengers.
Seating Information
We
aim to seat passengers from the same booking together. You will be
allocated at least one window seat for bookings of 2 or more (subject to
availability). Where possible, seats will be turned to face the
direction of travel (pairs and singles) or to face each other (groups).
If you are travelling with people on a different booking or have another
specific request then please email us as soon as possible at bookings@gvr.org.nz
and we will try and accommodate your request the best we can. Your
allocated seat and carriage details will be on your boarding pass which
will be emailed to you at least 2-3 days before your departure date.
