Waikaka Branch

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
Map
Map

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.