AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
Our Promise
Forgotten World Adventures has evolved into the authentic Kiwi experience.
We offer guests the opportunity to self-drive their own, now iconic, Forgotten World rail cart along the 142km of heritage rail tracks whilst immersed in the truly spectacular and ever-changing native New Zealand landscape. We offer the thrill of a scenic train journey from the unmatched perspective of a rail cart, an unrivalled experience in Aotearoa, New Zealand
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our experiences
Choose from 6 unique adventures, each featuring an iconic self-driven guided rail cart journey
***Please note - Tours close 12 hours prior to departure***
(You may like to call first thing in the morning - please don't travel to us before checking we have availability)
Half-Day | Full-Day | Multi-Day options and 2, 4 and 6 seater rail carts available
The Ultimate
A remarkable two-day rail cart adventure between Taumarunui and Stratford.
$1,045
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The Expedition
A two-day rail cart adventure including spectacular helicopter flight and jet boat ride.
$2,100
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The Epic
An unforgettable four-day adventure with full immersion in the region's dramatic landscapes.
$3,280
NZD
CURATE YOUR OWN VIP EXPERIENCE
Custom Experience
Create your very own Forgotten World Adventure
From rails to trails, rivers and helicopters – we’ll custom design your ultimate experience.
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Certified Trip Advisor Reviews
Our Guests are Saying
Excellent office team, helpful, enthusiastic, and nothing was a problem to them. Passionate team on the road and rail, lovely lunch and afternoon tea. A truly wonderful experience and an extremely enjoyable day. The motel was beautifully…
Travel05223127301
We debated about doing this due to the cost but we are so glad we took the opportunity. The whole day was fun with great commentary by our guide and her support crew. It was lovely cruising…
m0nwhelan
Ever since I first read about this tour, I’ve wanted to go! I love trains, and the thought of cruising along disused railways in a golf cart appealed to me immensely. I was not disappointed! The weather…
Tenringer
An absolutely amazing experience. The Forgotten World Adventures team were so friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The scenery is stunning along with the history. The whole weekend we felt magically disconnected from everything outside of the journey and…