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Manunui Primary School enjoys a ride on the rails
An exciting day out riding the rails for the children of Manunui Primary School
UK’s ‘Hardest Geezer’ visits FWA
British endurance athlete is currently running the length of NZ
New season. New website – with online booking!
We’re out of winter hibernation and our first tours have departed! We’re incredibly excited to launch not only our 2024/25 season, but a brand new website! The most important feature of this site is that you can now book any of our six experiences online!
Congratulations to the Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station!
The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station, one of our valued partners and a feature on our EPIC experience, has been awarded Specialist Restaurant of the Year at Aotearoa’s only national restaurant awards, the Cuisine Good Food Awards 24, alongside a 2 hat rating! Nestled alongside the idyllic Whanganui National Park, it’s a restaurant like no other…
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 Season 2024/25! Let’s ride those rails!
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 Sir Wayne Smith KNZM, departed the Forgotten World Motel for their day’s adventure. Accompanied by local […]
‘Ride for Refuge’ with Sir Wayne Smith – Fundraiser Event
Join us for our inaugural fundraiser for the Taumarunui Women’s Refuge and an unforgettable day out on the tracks with special guest Sir Wayne Smith – Saturday 13th April
Explore the Hidden Beauty of New Zealand by Rail with Forgotten World Adventures
The award-winning Forgotten World Adventures (FWA) is one of the best ways to discover the beauty of rural New Zealand. “It’s like travelling back in time to a forgotten world,” says Paul Chaplow, General Manager of Forgotten World Adventures. FWA was founded by Ian Balme, farmer and former Waikato Regional Councillor, when he recognized the hidden […]
Forgotten World Adventures Offers Longest Jet Boat Ride in the Southern Hemisphere
The Forgotten World jet boat tours are now well underway and are proving to be a very popular addition to the unique tours offered by Forgotten World Adventures. Forgotten World Adventures, whose headquarters are in Taumarunui, run Rail Cart and Rail Bike tours on the decommissioned railway line alongside the Forgotten World Highway, between Taumarunui and Stratford. […]
