Celebrate Halloween at the Whangamomona Hotel
Halloween Party at the Whangamomona Hotel 31 October 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 […]
We’re back and open for business!
Welcome to another brand new season at Forgotten World Adventures! We are back up and running after closing for planned rail and cart maintenance during the winter months and we couldn’t be more excited to get out there with you on those magic rails again! We have a lot of returning staff this season plus […]
We are hiring!
Currently recruiting team members for our upcoming season
We scored a spot at the top thanks to you
We’ve won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award for 2026
$1,100 donated from guests to the Taumarunui Women’s Refuge last season
We’re delighted to share this news ahead of the new season kick off on 11th October! 4 days to go! Forgotten World Adventures supports our local Women’s Refuge in Taumarunui. One of the ways in which we help is by giving guests the option to give a $5 donation when they book an experience with […]
We’re in the Top 10 Worldwide Experiences!
We’d like to thank each and every one of our guests who took the time to review and rate us on Tripadvisor during the last 12 months. As a result of the hundreds of overwhelmingly positive reviews and high score ratings we received, we’ve been listed in the top 10 experiences to do worldwide for […]
We Are Hiring!
Want to work with us? We are currently recruiting for the upcoming season! We’re looking for Tour Guides, Safety Condutors, Bus Drivers and Food Heroes to join our talented and friendly team! Full training provided. Full and part time positions available. Applications close Friday 29th August 2025.
Send all CVs and cover letters to Careers@fwa.co.nz
Successful applicants must be available to work from 30th September 2025 to 9th May 2026.
Get in touch today!
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
