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Forgotten World Adventures
Explore the epic landscapes and changing scenery of New Zealand's Forgotten World. Experience the sights either by Rail Cart down the Forgotten World railway or by Jet Boat on the Whanganui River.
Nestled within the remote valleys of New Zealand, Forgotten World Adventures is the ultimate way to explore the wild side of Aotearoa. A truly unforgettable experience you can choose from a half day to multi day tours to allow you to soak in the rural life and learn about the rich history of our pioneers. Discover your adventure today!
Explore
Raw New Zealand Beauty - Follow ancient Maori pathways and colonial bridle paths formed later in the 19th century and explore the North Island's Forgotten World remote and mysterious landscape.
DISCOVER
A Forgotten World Story - Determination, ingenuity across generations created the story that grew into the Forgotten World Adventures. Delve into a history unique to New Zealand with stories and experiences that are truly unforgettable.
CONNECT
With an enriched past - Be part of a journey etched deep with human endeavour and woven with stories that resonate across generations. Ride the railway lines that follow pathways forged long ago into the remote Whangamomona Republic and beyond linking the King Country and Taranaki.
The RailCarts have waterproof containers on the back of each cart that are ideal for holding personal day bags and extra coats. Please find a list of things you may want to bring with you just below. For more information click here.
- Allergy medications
- Warm clothing
- Rainproof coat if rain is forecast.
- Sturdy Footwear
- Snacks
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Cash
Taumarunui - Vehicles may be left in a secure area at the Forgotten World Adventures (FWA) depot car park free of charge
Stratford - Vehicles may be left at the Eastern Taranaki Experience depot in an unsecured area. A shuttle will then transport you from there to the start of your tour. For those experiencing The Ultimate, the shuttle is included within the cost of your tour. For those experiencing the Republic Rail Picnic and prefer to leave vehicles in Stratford and take a shuttle to Douglas, then a fee of $15 per head is payable to the shuttle driver.
There is off road unsecured parking at Douglas close to the line where The Republic Picnic tour departs at no charge.
We cannot allow alcohol to be consumed whilst on the line itself. Anyone in control of a railcart must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Not on our railway line. No-one is too young or too old!
However in our jet boat children must be 3 years of age or over.
To ensure their safety, children travelling on the RailCarts must bring their car appropriate car-seat for use in the cart, and must remain strapped in any time the cart is moving.
All children must be fully supervised by an adult at all times.
The shorter tours seem to be proving more suitable for young children
We offer family discounts on four of our tours. The 5 Tunnel Railcart tour and jetboat tours; the Lavender Run, The Hatrick and the Bridge to Nowhere. Please note though, that we cannot have children under 3 in our jet boat.
As we are travelling through rural countryside with working farms on each side of the railway corridor we cannot allow any pets on the line.
9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, 3920, NZ