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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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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 | 3/4-Day | Full-Day | Multi-Day options and 2, 4 and 6 seater rail carts available
Rates: Adult (16 yrs and above) | Child (3-15 yrs) | Infants (0-2 yrs, travel free)
Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and vegan alternatives for meals and snacks are available. Please advise us of any dietary requirements via the digital consent form sent 2 weeks prior to your trip and not less than 48 hours before departure.
We offer a handy vehicle shift service – we can move your vehicle to your final destination – see Planning page for details.
The Ultimate
A remarkable 2-day guided rail cart adventure between Taumarunui and Stratford.
$1,095
NZD
The Expedition
A 2-day guided rail cart adventure including spectacular helicopter flight and jet boat ride.
$2,200
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The Epic
An unforgettable 4-day guided adventure with full immersion in the region's dramatic landscapes.
$3,445
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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Our Guests are Saying
Excellent experience. One to put on the bucket list. Excellent day out. The whole experience was well organised and great. Dale was very informative at every stop and made the trip very interesting hearing the history of…
joyb705
100% NZ. Grew up in the 70s… “Don’t leave Town until you’ve seen the Country..” was the catchcry…. and Forgotten World is the Epitome!! 100%. (2 December 2025)
…Explorer27449468078
Remote NZ at its best. Fun, friendly and informative. The cost for such an excellent weekend was very reasonable. We spent two days and one night with on our expedition. We had a lot of laughs, while…
Navigator61370431334
An Absolute Must for Kiwis and International Tourists alike! A friend and I recently did the Republic 1 Forgotten World rail tour and I have to say it was one of the absolute best experiences of our…
Mareece M
Journey into the heart of wild New Zealand
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