March 24, 2026
“One of the coolest and most unique experiences we’ve ever done.”
This is praise indeed from full-time travel content creators Jess and Luke Riddle who recently embarked on our one-day Republic adventure with their two children Ocie and Rumi in tow. They approached us as part of their North Island road…
March 19, 2026
New Zealand Guide ranks us in top 15 North Island Must-Do’s
Many thanks to New Zealand Guide.com editor Sarah Campbell for selecting us for this special Must-do NZ hot list feature! We’re extremely grateful to be acknowledged as a stand out activity in New Zealand in this article, which is also…
February 10, 2026
Kiwi travel creator does “The Ultimate” with FWA
December 6, 2025
20% off The Expedition – New Year’s Eve Deal
March 24, 2026
“One of the coolest and most unique experiences we’ve ever done.”
This is praise indeed from full-time travel content creators Jess and Luke Riddle who recently embarked on our one-day Republic adventure with their two children Ocie and Rumi in tow. They approached us as part of their North Island road…
March 19, 2026
New Zealand Guide ranks us in top 15 North Island Must-Do’s
Many thanks to New Zealand Guide.com editor Sarah Campbell for selecting us for this special Must-do NZ hot list feature! We’re extremely grateful to be acknowledged as a stand out activity in New Zealand in this article, which is also…
February 10, 2026
Kiwi travel creator does “The Ultimate” with FWA
December 6, 2025
20% off The Expedition – New Year’s Eve Deal
March 1, 2024
Forgotten World Adventures, in the Central North Island, is Perfect for a Day Trip
While the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is on many tourists’ to-do list while in the mid North Island, the weather isn’t always suitable and the crossing requires a certain amount of commitment and fitness. If the weather has thwarted your plans,…
February 24, 2024
Brand new range of gifts and souvenirs launched
We’re excited to announce the opening of ‘The Shed’ at Tokirima! Built with reclaimed timber and recycled materials by local tradespeople at our rail-side picnic lunch stop, we can now offer guests a range of over 40 different souvenirs and…
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…
January 17, 2024
How’s the weather?
Considered as one of the Top 10 countries to visit by National Geographic, Aotearoa, our little land down under, boasts 200,000 square kilometres of rivers, jungles, coastline, volcanoes, glaciers, monumental National Parks, a rich and beautiful Maori culture, exhilarating snow…
January 15, 2024
Lonely Planet lists Forgotten World Highway among world’s Top 10 bike rides
The Forgotten World Highway, has been listed as one of the world’s Top 10 bike rides by Lonely Planet, and now there is a plan to improve it with a cycleway running alongside the mothballed SOL rail line. A Top…
January 1, 2024
Gearing up for the new 2023/24 season!
Fresh from our winter hibernation, we’ve been busy recruiting new members of the team to join us here at Forgotten World Adventures for a brand new season, kicking off on Monday 2nd October. It’s been a busy winter. And an…
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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