";s:4:"text";s:2237:"Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey, to learn about Driving Creek’s transformation from kauri logging, goldmining and pastural farming, into a lush hand planted native forest, a haven for regenerating kauri trees and kiwi. The Driving Creek Railway climbs 2.7km from the Base Station at 55 metres above sea level to EyeFull Tower at 167 metres above sea level, a total climb of 115 metres. Driving Creek’s Executive Director Neil Oppatt says the zipline took two years to develop and the team can’t wait to share the exhilaration with its first visitors this weekend. A one hour round trip on a narrow-gauge mountain railway - featuring superb views, magnificent engineering, unique art and replanted native forest. Primary Menu. 5 Things You Need To Spend On When On a Vacation. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, Coromandel: See 1,323 reviews, articles, and 971 photos of Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 12 attractions in Coromandel. Driving Creek Railway and Potteries. … Driving Creek Railway and Zipline experience. Driving Creek Railway is the vison of one man. 1.8K likes. Search. The railway tracks, bridges, tunnels, and the trains were all built on site by one man and his helpers.