Waikaka branch

The Waikaka branch was a branch line railway of the Main South Line that ran through agricultural and gold-mining country in Southland, New Zealand. It was constructed in 1907 and 1908, and was operated by the New Zealand Railways Department until its closure in 1962.

Waikaka Branch
Overview
StatusClosed
OwnerRailways Department
LocaleSouthland, New Zealand
Termini
  • McNab
  • Waikaka
Stations6
Service
TypeHeavy Rail
SystemNew Zealand Government Railways (NZGR)
Operator(s)Railways Department
History
Opened1908
Closed1962
Technical
Line length20.82 km (12.94 mi)
Number of tracksSingle
CharacterRural
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Route map

km
0.00
McNab
2.54
Howe
7.16
Willowbank
11.79
Maitland
14.83
Fleming
16.60
Pullar
Waikaka Stream
20.82
Waikaka
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