Amazing trip from Tauramanui to Whangamomona on the coach,couldn’t see much due to fog & as a photographer that was unfortunate! Rail trail was really fun, lots of tunnels & you need the jackets & wooly hats, even though 28 C outside of tunnels ! So lots of on off with layers. Stunning weather. Fabulous scenery. The history was interesting & well told by our guides. Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea were delicious. Long day. A must do, so put it on your bucket list.

SueC3461

Tauranga, New Zealand

Expedition

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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…

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.

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