WAIPAOA BRIDGE- One hour - 18 Yrs minimum age READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING!

       PLEASE READ BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BOOK

1. YOU MUST ONLY BOOK ONE RAILBIKE PER TWO PEOPLE !! -  all railbikes are tandem
2. You must have two riders per railbike - railbikes cannot be ridden alone
3. Minimum age 18yrs - this is a legal requirement under our Rail operators license - there are NO exceptions

4. Maximum rider weight 130kg - no exceptions
5. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before departure Do not be late - missed departure times will not be refunded
6. Start times as per the BOOK NOW calendar
7. No alcohol permitted 

DIRECTIONS TO WAIPAOA BRIDGE START LOCATION

Please use the location link on the Waipaoa bridge ride page on the Gisborne railbikes website. If you cannot access this we are at the MacDonald Rd turnoff on Awapuni Rd - obvious because this is where the railway crosses Awapuni Rd. There is also a large sign on the roadside at the turnoff stating "Gisborne Railbike Adventure Start Here". There is a large gravel car park surrounding our railbike storage container which is adjacent to the railway track

WHAT TO BRING

Sturdy shoes - no jandals, clothing suitable for weather on the day - it is recommended that you bring a wind breaker as we do get sea  breezes on this ride, water, camera. Long loose flowing garments are not permitted

ABOUT THE RIDE

This is s a relaxed one hour excursion for all over 18 visitors to Gisborne who have limited time available to see our sights and hidden coastal scenery

An hour-long ride that takes you through the vineyards and spectacular countryside of the Gisborne plains, crossing the 500 m long Waipaoa Bridge and back. Suitable for basic levels of fitness, this is a chance to try Gisborne’s unique rail biking experience.