October 25, 2024
Our sustainability focused journey continues
Huge thanks to Emily Jasmine, Sustainability Facilitator at Ruapehu District Council, who helped us carry out a Waste Audit this week (during Recycling Week!) – and all our team members who helped out. We had some great buy in and…
October 14, 2024
New season. New website – with online booking!
October 8, 2024
FWA team visits local Marae
We took our FWA team to visit this local Marae and its representatives today as part of induction training ahead of our new season launch on 12th October. Cultural awareness is very important here at Forgotten World Adventures, so this…
September 27, 2024
Voted one of 12 Surprising Things to Do in NZ!

October 25, 2024
Our sustainability focused journey continues
Huge thanks to Emily Jasmine, Sustainability Facilitator at Ruapehu District Council, who helped us carry out a Waste Audit this week (during Recycling Week!) – and all our team members who helped out. We had some great buy in and…

October 14, 2024
New season. New website – with online booking!

October 8, 2024
FWA team visits local Marae
We took our FWA team to visit this local Marae and its representatives today as part of induction training ahead of our new season launch on 12th October. Cultural awareness is very important here at Forgotten World Adventures, so this…

September 27, 2024
Voted one of 12 Surprising Things to Do in NZ!
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August 14, 2024
Travellers’ Choice Award Winner 2024!
We’re honoured! Thanks to the thousands of guests who’ve raved about their Forgotten World adventure and encouraged others to tick us off their bucket list. Thanks also to our professional and passionate team who make it all possible. Roll on…

July 26, 2024
Whanganui River is a River with Soul
Rising in the mountainous heart of the North Island of New Zealand, the Whanganui River has for centuries been an important route of trade and communication with enormous spiritual significance for Maori. Maori legend has it that the river was…

June 20, 2024
That was Fieldays number 56

May 31, 2024
We raised $11,590 for Taumarunui Women’s Refuge – thank you!
We’re delighted to announce that we have raised a grand total of $11,590 for the Taumarunui Women’s Refuge through our inaugural fundraiser event. ‘Ride for Refuge’ took place on Saturday 13th April when around 40 special guests, including rugby royalty…

May 16, 2024
Taranaki: Discover NZ’s Hidden Gem and Forgotten World Adventures

May 10, 2024
See the Impressive Heritage Railway on a Forgotten World Adventures Tour
We’re certainly not short of amazing things to do here in Tongariro National Park. Every day is open to new experiences which is why so many people travel here all year round. Just half an hour’s drive away in Taumarunui…

May 5, 2024
The Best River Tours in the North Island of New Zealand
Did you know that New Zealand has the highest number of boats per capita than anywhere else in the world? Not really a surprise, when you think about the beautiful, untouched beauty of many of the country’s lakes and rivers….

May 3, 2024
Whangamomona – a town steeped in history
Named by Lonely Planet as a key highlight on the Forgotten World Highway, and previously presided over by a goat, a poodle and a turtle, Whangamomona has a fascinating history. Lisa McLean tells us more… Since the town was established in 1895,…

September 6, 2023
Riding the rails into an exciting new chapter
With the borders re-opening after a long two years; we’re thrilled to welcome back our Aussie friends from across the ditch next week, and our international guests from all across the world soon after. While our season is coming to…

August 6, 2023
HUNT FOR THE REDBANDS WINNER CLAIMS HER PRIZE
Thanks to COVID-19 and a few other commitments last year’s Hunt for the Red Bands Competition winner, Doreen Butler from New Plymouth, finally got to go on her Republic 20 Rail Cart Tour. Forgotten World Adventures held this competition in…

February 28, 2020
Stratford Mayor Welcomes $13.4 million for Forgotten World Highway
Stratford mayor Neil Volzke has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for SH43, the Forgotten World Highway. By Stratford Press, 28 February 2020 The stretch of road which connects Stratford to Taumarunui is one of the winners in a new…

January 1, 2020
Whanganui River’s new status focus of NZ’s expo pavilion in Dubai
The New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will feature the world-first legal status accorded to the Whanganui River in 2017. The Whanganui River treaty settlement made the river a living entity, Te Awa Tupua. It obliges anyone relating to the…

October 15, 2019
NZ Tourism Awards: Determination, diversity and the domestic market
This year’s prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards sees Forgotten World Adventures, Redwoods Treewalk and Nightlights, and Kaitiaki Adventures shortlisted for the Tourism Sustainability Business Excellence Award – less than $6m annual turnover category, proudly sponsored by Tourism Ticker. Ahead of the winner…

July 2, 2019
Forgotten World Adventures is Dual Winner of People’s Choice Award
Being named the People’s Choice winner for the second year is a great honour and serves as a sign that we at Forgotten World Adventures are doing something right. It further provides a solid foundation for the continued growth and…
October 2, 2017
Forgotten World Adventures Jetboat Blessed by local Iwi
Forgotten World Adventures has introduced jet boat tours and on Thursday last week, representatives of local iwi were in attendance to bless the new boat. “It was very important and very much appreciated for the local iwi to do that…

November 7, 2016
Forgotten World Adventures Celebrates a Taranaki/Ruapehu Railway Milestone
This week marks 84 years since the last spike was driven into the Stratford-Okahukura Line, the now decommissioned railway line running 144km through the back country of the Taranaki/Ruapehu region. Once a busy transport route, the line was officially closed for service…

February 20, 2024
Compulsory Relaxation on Forgotten World Adventures Republic 20 Tunnel Tour
With a top speed of 22km per hour, the genius of Forgotten World Adventures’ Rail Carts is that you are forced to slow down, unwind and let the sights, sounds and history of the Forgotten World soak in. Tristan Hooker…

February 7, 2024
To The Trenches!
Today traversing some of the most isolated country in the North Island, the 142 km Stratford-Okahukura line (SOL) winds its way through a staggering 24 tunnels and over 91 bridges. Life was hard for the men who toiled here. The…

October 21, 2023
That’s a wrap – will we see you again next season?
After a rollercoaster of a season, the railcarts have had their final run for now, and are tucked up for a well-deserved for a rest over winter. Our carts, jetboats and the entire team have been hard at work over…
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