The Expedition

An epic mixture of scenery, history, and adrenaline

An epic mixture of scenery, history, and adrenaline. I have just completed the Expedition with a group of friends/couples from NZ. I have to say the two day package was 48 hours of constant fun and learning. We felt very well looked after by the excellent guides (Lorraine was the leader). The guides were locals and knew the history well. Food was top shelf, fresh, tasty and plentiful. The rail carting made you appreciate history, hard work and hardship. The night in the REPULIC was a crack up. We met the PRESIDENT! Day two was next level with a thrilling helicopter ride and then an informative jet boat tour up the large and fast flowing Whanganui river. All capped off with multiple jet boat donuts!! I will be telling all my KIWI mates to get up to Taumarunui and complete this tour. I will always respect the thousands of men who built those tunnels (1.56km the longest) by hand! (17 November 2025)

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The Republic

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 the once booming towns and places along the tracks. Morning/ Afternoon tea and lunch was excellent. Other staff assisting on the trip were very good.

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%.

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The Expedition

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 learning the history of the area. The jet boat and Heli trip is something I will never forget. Staff are always there and ready to help. There was a group of twelve of us on our trip and we were easily accommodated.

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