SAVOUR NORTHLAND Awa ki te moana – River to the ocean

Schedule

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 04:00 am to 06:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

98-122 Gillies Street, Kawakawa, New Zealand 0210 | Russell, NO

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Winner of the 'Most Outstanding Event’ at last year’s inaugural Savour Northland event; we are proud to represent our unique Te Tai Tokerau flavour profile in the 2025 event.
Awa ki te moana – From the river to the ocean, join us for a beautiful excursion on the Bay of Island's Vintage Railway, share a canape service of local delicacies, music and wine along the beautiful Taumārere River.
Service includes delicacies inspired by our scenic train journey connecting the Kawakawa-Taumārere River to the upper Bay of Islands harbour of Opua. Experience an appetizing selection of canapes matched with your choice of a local wines, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, all served in our vintage carriages, with live jazz as we amble along the picturesque corridor towards Opua.
Our Savour Northland dining menu is served from our custom-built kitchen carriage, throughout the train with a mixture of inside and outside viewing options, incredible jazz music and a festive atmosphere.
With a feast of scenery and tantalising dishes served to your seat, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and savour the journey.
Two event dates:
Sunday 12th October - Train departs Kawakawa Station at 2:00pm, returning at 4:00pm.
Friday 17th October - Train departs Kawakawa Station at 5:30pm, returning at 7:30pm.
Bookings essential.
- R18 Event.
- 50% deposit required at time of booking.
- 100% refundable up to 7 days prior, thereafter only 50% refund.
- 100% transferrable to another passenger
- Local Membership discount applies.pm
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Where is it happening?

98-122 Gillies Street, Kawakawa, New Zealand 0210, 120 Gillies St, Kawakawa 0210, New Zealand, Russell

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway

Host or Publisher Bay of Islands Vintage Railway

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