The Chateau Tongariro and Sky Waka Rail Excursion 2020

The Chateau Tongariro and Sky Waka Rail Excursion 2020

The Knoll Ridge Chalet is at the top ofthe Sky Waka gondola. The multi-storey eatery features something for everyone, from a quick grab and go snack to a brand new menu of contemporary cuisine, all overlooking the wonder that is Tongariro National Park. All menus feature high-quality local produce, including venison and lamb from Omori, carrots from Horopito and grass-fed Angus beef from Ohakune.

For those of you that have chosen the Château you will be transported by bus up to the Château for a three course meal including tea and coffee. Any liquid refreshments that you may desire are extra.

Soup

Leek potato and truffle (GF)
Roasted tomato vegetable and barley
Bread rolls

Starters

Salad bar (GF)
Marinated vegetables, lettuce, selection of dressings
Shrimp and avocado salad (GF)
Mixed greens and a spicy cocktail sauce
Mediterranean Chickpea salad (GF)
Grilled vegetables with a mint, cumin and yoghurt dressing
Caesar salad (GF)
Traditional
New Zealand cheese (GF)
Smoked cheddar, edam and camembert, quince paste, nuts, dried apricot, crackers

Hot line

Lyonnaise potatoes
Onion, garlic, herbs (V,DF)
Carrots, beets and parsnips
Honey gastrique and toasted walnuts (GF,V,DF)
Cauliflower and broccoli morney
Black truffle (V)
Baked NZ Hoki
Green beans, lime and horopito butter sauce (GF)
Grilled chicken breast
Spinach, mushroom and red wine sauce (GF)
Roasted rump of beef
Buttercup pumpkin, kale and peppercorn sauce (GF)

Carving station

Rolled pork leg (GF)
Mustard, gravy, apple sauce

Dessert

Mixed fruit salad (GF)
Apple peach and pecan cobbler
Maple and vanilla custard cream
Rolled pavlova (GF)
Passion fruit and berry compote
Chocolate / banana / carrot cakes
Tiramisu
Chocolate / banana / carrot cakes
Ice cream station cones and lolly bar
Tea and coffee (GF)

No BYO.  This train will be licensed.

ON BOARD MENU
Below is the list of what food is available for sale in the buffet car. If you have any questions or need assistance please ask your car steward.
All items are subject to availability and change.

DRINKS
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate $2.00
Flat whit coffee (sachet) $3.00
Iced coffee, chocolate $3.00
Bottle water $2.00
Coke, coke zero, sprite, sprite zero $2.00
Ginger beer, ginger ale $2.00
Juice $2.00

FOOD
Sandwiches $4.00
Bacon and Egg slice $3.00
Pies $3.00
Muffins $2.00
Slices $3.00
Chippies $2.00

Beverages
DB Citrus Export Low alcohol 2% $5.00
Export Gold 4% $5.00
Tui Pale Ale 4% $5.00
Speights Mild 2.5% $5.00
Heineken 5% $7.00
Gin and Tonic $7.00
Woodstock Bourbon and Cola $7.00
Vodka Cruiser $7.00
Vodka Mudshake $7.00
White wine – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris $7.00
Red wine – Merlot, Pinot Noir $7.00
Sparkling – Lindauer, Rose $7.00

All of the above items are subject to availability and change.
PLEASE NOTE: – Time of this service will be announced (approximately 11am). Alcohol must NOT to be taken off the train.

SOUVENIRS: Please listen to the announcements as to when and where the souvenirs will be available for sale.

For those who may find the tundra landscape more interesting our train will be stationed at National Park for over four hours with the National Park township a kilometre walk away.

This is a diesel hauled train.

The Marton railway station is at the end of Station Road East, off Wellington Street which is the main road in Marton. There is very limited but adequate parking at the station as KiwiRail have blocked vehicle access to the platform. There is no security at any railway stations, so ensure there is nothing of interest to thieves in your car. This link might help to find the Marton Railway Station

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

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