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 | 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.
The Ultimate
A remarkable 2-day guided rail cart adventure between Taumarunui and Stratford.
$1,095
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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
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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
Expensive – yep. Worth it – yep. Recommend it – HELL YEP! We made a lifetime memory experiencing the Republic tour to Whangamomona on our petrol powered self drive converted golf cart…The FWA team were fantastic in…
BJHNZ
Can’t recommend this incredible experience enough!! What a fantastic trip for any age! We went with our teenager and toddler and they are still talking about it now! The team are incredible and clearly very passionate about…
125annmarieh
The ride, the food, the views, the people. SENSATIONAL! One hell of an amazing experience. A must do for all New Zelanders and travellers. Staff were owesome. Great knowledge and very helpful.
…Dreamer65578886444
The best one-day excursion in the King Country – no, the best in New Zealand. From daylight ’til dark this was one of the best excursions I have ever experienced. The organisation was great, the personnel were…
