Travel back in time

Okaihau was once a bustling town full of railway workers busy building the future on rails.

After the war, tar sealed roads took over from locomotives and Okaihau was changed forever.

Experience time travel in our retired rail carriages.

Stay in vintage railway carriages that have been transformed into boutique accommodation.

The Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Situated in the heart of the Far North, Okaihau RailStay is surrounded by beautiful Northland farmland and bush.

This location gives you the perfect midpoint to experience the Cycle Trail in both directions.

Shuttle services provided for guests.

“The theme of the rail is fantastic and the detail is great. Everything was neat and tidy. Thoroughly recommended.”

– Peter Orton

“Truly unique in NZ with a high quality fit-out and facilities with everything catered for. Can’t recommend it highly enough.”

– Kevin Glover

“Everything about the place was immaculate. We cant wait to go back.”

– Gary Heaven