Forgotten World Adventures

22/10/2026

Do you live in or around Taumarunui, Stratford or the surrounding townships? Would you love to experience our unforgettable rail cart adventures? Can you travel at short notice?...

We're inviting locals to join our exclusive Last-Minute Locals List and gain access to reduced rate seats. This is YOUR chance to enjoy one of New Zealand's premium bucket list adventures at a fraction of the cost.

Whenever we have spare carts on an upcoming tour, members will be notified approximately 48 hours before departure and asked if they'd like to join that particular tour. If the timing suits, fantastic! If not, no problem. Simply decline the invitation and we'll keep you on the list for next time.

And the best part? There's no limit to how many times you can take advantage of these offers. Members will be contacted every time an offer is available!

The exceptional prices will be valid for three of our most popular rail cart adventures:

Tokirima Taster - $99 per person (Normally $385)
The Republic - $99 per person (Normally $499)
The Ultimate - $399 (Normally $1,180)

The Ultimate is our 2-day adventure, including an overnight stay in the Republic of Whangamomona, dinner and breakfast. Drinks are not included.

All special rates apply equally to adults and children.

Ready to join?

Simply email [email protected] with:

* Your full name
* Email address
* Home address
* Phone number

and leave the rest to us!

No obligation. No pressure. Just the chance to enjoy an extraordinary adventure at an extraordinary price.

Places are strictly subject to last-minute availability. Terms and conditions apply.
See https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/ for full details.

21/10/2026

Don't plan your New Zealand itinerary without checking out New Zealand's most unique rual experience!🛺🛺🛺
📍Taumarunui, North Island

Welcome to Forgotten World Adventures
✅6 unique experiences
✅Each features an iconic self-driven rail cart journey (42km, 82km or 142km)
✅Explore an abandoned heritage railway line and its townships
✅Add ons include a jet boat safari, helicopter ride, visits to local landmarks and more...
✅Fully guided - we take care of everything for you

Scheduled stops along the route create idyllic settings for morning tea, rail-side picnic lunches, afternoon tea and that all important cold b**r or glass of something at the end of your adventure, deep in the heart of rural New Zealand.

The homebaking (all produced in house by our expert baker Michelle) and our fabulous team are two central elements our guests rave about, again and again.

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Check out the 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews to get a flavour of what the Forgotten World has to offer adventurers of all ages.

Half-day, Full day, 2-day and 4-day tours available.

Unique to New Zealand, and the world, this is the longest rail cart journey you can do in one of the most beautiful and undiscovered regions of the country.

Don't miss out on this season's tours - bookings now open!
Tours operate from 10th October 2026 to 15th May 2027.

Find out more and book online at www.fwa.co.nz

21/10/2026

Here's a shout out for one of our local partners at the Whangamomona Hotel... What are your plans this Halloween...?!

19/10/2026

Did you know that New Zealand has the world's longest rail cart journey?
It's 142km long - you drive your own cart - and the route is packed with fascinating history. Discover a bygone era and the people and places history left behind whilst taking in the spectacular scenery. Pristine native bush, rugged hills and untouched valleys.
📍Taumarunui, North Island

✅The best way to really experience rural New Zealand - its landscapes and people
✅6 unique tours to choose from
✅Fully guided adventures with commentary along the way
✅Meals, morning and afternoon tea and transfers included with most tours plus overnight accommodation on multi-day tours

🏆Winner of the Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2024, 2025 and 2026
🥇The number one NZ bucket list attraction
🥇Thousands of 5-star guest reviews
🥇Number 1 for authenticity, value for money and a 360 experience you can't get from any guide book

See www.fwa.co.nz for full tour itineraries, pricing and availability. The new season opens on 10th October!

16/10/2026

Celebrating 60 years of rural NZ with Country Calendar

We were invited to feature in a recent episode of TVNZ's Country Calendar entitled "A Steep Climb" which aired on 16th August. The episode was part of the show's 'Proudly celebrating 60 years of rural New Zealand' series and featured Trevor Johnson, owner of Paparata Station, 50km west of Taumarunui. The King Country farmer shares insights into the land he has farmed for five decades and enjoys a trip on our rail carts while reminiscing about his childhood in Tokirima, where he grew up alongside the old King Country to Taranaki railway line. Tune in to see some fine mustering of sheep and cattle and some seriously passionate locals who share personal stories of how their lives are connected with the land. We were thrilled to be part of this episode and to help showcase some of New Zealand's finest hill country.

The episode is available to view on TVNZ+ via the below link - please note that this link only works in New Zealand.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/player/tvepisode/country-calendar-s2026-e25-a-steep-climb

15/10/2026

A true Kiwi bucket list experience! 🛺 🛺🛺
This is one of the most unique adventures you can do in New Zealand. And we've just released this season's dates!

TOURS ARE RUNNING NOW until 15th May 2027.
Check out our 6 unique adventures!

✅Fully guided
✅Half-day, 3/4-day, Full-day, 2-day, 4-day options
✅Accommodation included on premium tours

📍Taumarunui, Central North Island New Zealand

www.fwa.co.nz

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Award-winning adventure tourism business

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

Did you know that New Zealand has the world's longest rail cart journey? This is one of NZ's most iconic experiences and we've just launched our new season of adventures! You can book online now at www.fwa.co.nz.

The line is 142km long - you drive your own cart - and the route is packed with fascinating history. Discover a bygone era and the people and places history left behind whilst taking in the spectacular scenery. Pristine native bush, rugged hills and untouched valleys.
📍Taumarunui, North Island

✅The best way to really experience rural New Zealand - its landscapes and people
✅6 unique tours to choose from
✅Travel all or part of the line
✅Fully guided adventures with commentary along the way
✅Meals, morning and afternoon tea and transfers included with most tours plus overnight accommodation on multi-day tours

🏆Winner of the Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2024, 2025 and 2026
🥇The number one NZ bucket list attraction
🥇Hundreds of 5-star guest reviews
🥇Number 1 for authenticity, value for money and a 360 experience you can't get from any guide book

See www.fwa.co.nz for full tour itineraries, pricing and availability.

07/10/2026

The iconic Number 1 New Zealand adventure that has to be on your itinerary this summer! We open on 10th October. Book online now at www.fwa.co.nz 🛺
📍Taumarunui, Central North Island

✅Journey 142km along an abandoned heritage railway line
✅Driving your own rail cart! 2/4/6 seaters available
✅Travel between Taumarunui and Stratford or part of the line
✅Venture through 24 hand carved tunnels
✅And over 90 hand built bridges
✅The longest tunnel is 1.5km long
✅Make scheduled stops en route for historical context and commentary from our expert guides
✅Visit the self proclaimed Republic of Whangamōmona and the remote rural town's iconic hotel

Tours includes rail-side picnic lunch, morning & afternoon tea with homebaked goodies, your expert guide and all transfers. Overnight accommodation included in mumti-day tours.

Choose to add on dinner and an overnight stay at the Whangamōmona Hotel on any tour!

See full itineraries and pricing at www.fwa.co.nz