Taihape Spring Fling 2021

Join us on our Spring Fling train trip to Taihape. On our diesel hauled train you will see the rugged landscapes of the Rangitikei as your journey takes you over massive viaducts and through the Mangaweka tunnel on its way to the Taihape township

Tour 1 Taihape Town Tour
Get a window into the local life of a rural town often only valued for its great coffees and loos. The back streets are filled with stories of the past. present and future. You will hear about some of the 20 buildings of grandeur and structures of significance on a minibus with a competent driver and a knowledgeable guide.
For example, you will visit the rail turntable and hear about the way it was reinstalled in Taihape, visit the anchor commemorating HMS Achilles, admire the grandeur of the 1924 built Grandstand, pass the controversial 10 year old Taihape Area School which recently made news because it requires a rebuild, then up to the iconic corrugated iron gumboot for a photo shoot, past the grand Majestic Theatre to mention just a few and return to the Railway Station. 30-minute tours

Tour 2 Garden Tour to Gordon Colliers
This renowned gardener and plantsman is still at the top of his game and not about to hang up his shears. Returning to Taihape after a lifetime of giving his everything to the gardens he is developing yet another on the outskirts of town and has offered his new site for those interested in his expertise and with an interest in how to start from a blank canvas. After a 35 year tenure, Titoki Point Gardens attract more than 5000 visitors a year. He then moved to Taupo and developed another garden called Anacapri which recently was awarded six stars from the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Gordon has written articles for lifestyle magazines, speeches and several books and was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Taihape is blessed to have his gardening passion and expertise just up the road and privileged to share it with those with a real love of flora.  30-minute tour

ON BOARD MENU
Food and drinks are available in the Buffet Car.
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and cookies are available at the opposite end of the train
to the Buffet Car during the early part of the trip. Check with your Car Steward.
Cash is preferred as Eftpos is not always available

Items may change, depending on availability. If you have any questions or need assistance,
please ask your Car Steward.

FOOD

Sandwiches $4.00
Bacon and Egg Slice $3.00
Muffins $2.00
Slices $3.00
Chippies $2.00
Cookies $3.00
Chocolate Bars $2.00
Cheese/Crackers $3.00
DRINKS Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate $2.00
Flat White (Sachet) $3.00
Cappuccino (Sachet) $3.00
Nippy’s Iced Chocolate $3.00
Nippy”s Iced Coffee $3.00
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Sprite No Sugar $2.00
Bottled Water $2.00
Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale $2.00

BEVERAGES
The time of this service will be announced (11am)
Alcohol MUST NOT be taken off the train.
Items may change, depending on availability.
CIDER
Apple Cider 4% $5.00
BEER
DB Draught 4% $5.00
DB Export Citrus Low Alcohol (2%) $5.00
DB Export Gold (4%) $5.00
Tui (4%) $5.00
Steinlager Pure Light (2.5%) $5.00
Heineken (5%) $7.00
RTD
Gin and Tonic $7.00
Woodstock $7.00
Vodka Cruiser $7.00
Mudshake $7.00
WINE
White Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris $7.00
Red Merlot, Pinot Noir $7.00
Sparkling Lindauer, Rosé $7.00

All of the above items are subject to availability and change.
PLEASE NOTE: – Time of this service will be announced at 11am. Alcohol must NOT to be taken off the train.  No BYO.

SOUVENIRS: Available at the bar before the bar opens and also on the platform at the destination.

For additional information Phone  06 3235444  or Email Rod@steamrail.org.nz

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The trip will be hauled by a KiwiRail diesel locomotive.