Relax for the day on the new Capital Connection and check out the
Raurimu Spiral; Seven viaducts; Rangitikei cliffs; Central Volcanic Plateau; National Park; three major mountains while travelling to “Taumarunui on the Main Trunk Line”

There are two options once you get to Taumarunui, a bus tour to Omaka Lodge or the Taumarunui Rail Action Centre.

Option 1: The bus departs the Taumarunui railway station at 12.30 for Omaka Gardens and will be back at the station by 2.30pm. A pop-up café will be available for you to enjoy lunch while out at Omaka and you will have 3 acres of country excellence to explore at your leisure.
Roses will be in bloom
the rhododendrons in flower
There is even a garden for your wedding hour. (which can be arranged)
There are fantastic views and vistas over the forgotten world.

Option 2: A shuttle bus to the Taumarunui Rail Action Centre where you can view their model railway, trucks, jiggers, tractors and carriages. A hidden little gem, operated by the Taumarunui Rail Action Centre.

If you do not want to take a bus you may wish to visit the railway museum (on the platform) where you can wander down memory lane, or visit the town shops just across the road from the station.