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NEW TOURS FOR 2021! Tours commence mid-November
If you’ve travelled with us by Rail Cart before or you’re a first-time explorer in this stunning part of the central North Island, then we have designed a whole new way to explore the Forgotten World with you in mind. Forgotten World Adventures are introducing the magnificent Rhine of the Pacific tours this summer season.
The Whanganui River was historically positioned as our very own ‘Rhine’ in the early 1900s, connecting the major cities of Auckland and Wellington and providing a unique adventure to globe trotters of generations past.
This year, we’ll step right back into those travellers’ shoes. You’ll be immersed in the history of the river and its beauty, on and offshore. You’ll hear stories of our forefathers and the cultural significance of the awa. This is luxury time travel with a modern twist, as you'll choose a conservation or sustainability focus to your tour with 2 nights’ accommodation at either Blue Duck Station or Posh Pioneers.
You will need good walking mobility for this tour.
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Highlights
Option A – Travel New Zealand's longest navigable waterway
- A guided shuttle to and an overnight stay in Whanganui
- A historic river-boat cruise on MV Wairua
- Visits to a gallery, a convent and a Marae
- A scenic jet boat ride on the longest navigable river in NZ
- An enjoyable walk into a picnic lunch at the Bridge to Nowhere
- CHOOSE to stay 2 nights at either Blue Duck Station or Posh Pioneers
- Lunch at Lauren’s Lavender Farm
Option B – Use the Whanganui River as your corridor to true exploration.
- Start with a night at Ohakune’s Powderhorn Chateau
- A guided shuttle to Pipiriki
- A scenic jet boat ride on the longest navigable river in NZ
- An enjoyable walk into a picnic lunch at the Bridge to Nowhere
- CHOOSE to stay 2 nights at either Blue Duck Station or Posh Pioneers
- Lunch at Lauren’s Lavender Farm
Inclusions
Option A
- Four days’ adventure
- River cruise with heritage boat, Motor Vessel Wairua
- NZ’s longest jet boat ride
- River Road Mail Run for a guided tour of major landmarks and areas of cultural significance
- Bush walk into the Bridge to Nowhere with a local guide
- Choice of Blue Duck Station (Conservation Lovers) OR Posh Pioneers (Sustainability Lovers) for your two-night stay
- Laurens Lavender Farm and Gift Shop
- Three nights’ accommodation
- Meals as specified
- All transfers
Option B
- Four days’ adventure
- Guided shuttles to Ohakune and then onto Pipiriki
- NZ’s longest jet boat ride
- Bush walk into the Bridge to Nowhere with a local guide
- Choice of Blue Duck Station (Conservation Lovers) OR Posh Pioneers (Sustainability Lovers) for your two night stay
- Laurens Lavender Farm and Gift Shop
- Three nights’ accommodation
- Meals as specified
- All transfers
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Itinerary
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Option A Itinerary
Travel the full length of the Whanganui River and discover its past.
Start with a guided shuttle to Whanganui followed by a lovely riverside lunch and a relaxing cruise on one of Hatrick's original riverboats. Let our local guides show you historic points of interest from London (Ranana) to Athens (Atene) and Jerusalem (Hiruhārama) including a gallery, convent, and a Marae. Enjoy a scenic jet boat ride and bushwalk into the infamous Bridge to Nowhere with Whanganui River Adventures. For the next two nights choose between seeing Whio duck conservation efforts OR select the bucket-list opportunity to live life ‘off the grid’ (glamorously). Relax in your surroundings on day three or select from the accommodation providers list of optional activities, then explore the ever-aromatic Lauren’s Lavender Farm on day four.
Good health and mobility required (bush walk and stairs involved).
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Option B Itinerary
Use the Whanganui River as your corridor to true exploration.
Marvel at the engineering feats of giant trestles and explore the unique and quirky Smash Palace at Horopito as our local guide takes you across the Central Plateau to Ohakune. Feel spoilt with dinner, bed, and breakfast at The iconic Powderhorn Chateau. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic shuttle to Pipiriki followed by a stunning Bridge to Nowhere jet boat and walking tour with Whanganui River Adventures. For the next two nights, choose between seeing Whio duck conservation efforts OR select the bucket-list opportunity to live life ‘off the grid’ (glamorously. Relax in your surroundings on day three or select from the accommodation providers list of optional activities, then explore the ever-aromatic Lauren’s Lavender Farm on day four.
Good health and mobility required (bushwalk and stairs involved).
