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Rail River Combo
Memorable and fun way to experience NZ! This was one of the most fun and relaxing activity we did while visiting NZ–and great for all ages. We did the rail cart and river boat combo. Both were…
Escape37433106024
The tour was an amazing experience. The guides were fantastic and very passionate about their job. Ray is a wealth of knowledge and the other guides equally exceptional. We had a fantastic lunch and were able to…
Daydream11548561099
Adelaide, Australia
This has to be one of the best adventures in New Zealand. We were not aware of it until seeing an advert from Pukekohe Travel and we thought it was definitely something that we should do. We…
Dreamer02092518569
Experience of a lifetime. This is the second year I have been on this trip and it was an amazing experience. Will do it again so much fun and laughter.Great weekend Thankyou to everyone. (31 Mar 2025)
…dawngM6666VE
The Republic
We’ll Be Back. Can’t speak highly enough about our Republic Trip to Whangamomona. The Accommodation in Taumarunui was great as was the night at the Whangamomona Hotel. Our guides, Jo, Belinda and Opal couldn’t have been more…
IvanovichC
Hamilton, New Zealand
The Republic
Unforgotten Experience. Recommend this trip from start to finish. Forgotten World Adventures in Taumaranui are a great team. Wonderful commentary from Chris who had clear voice pronunciation, informed us on our travel along the rails of how…
EvelynS999
Auckland, New Zealand
Don’t leave the Country until you see New Zealand! The most amazing trip/holiday one could take. The history knowledge of the guides was outstanding. The jet boat ride up the Whanganui River was awesome. Grant and his…
helensZ8966YM
Tokirima Taster
My trip on the rail carts is amongst the best things I’ve ever done. Our experience , called ‘The Taster’ being ,I think, the shortest on offer. It did however take most of the day, if you…
FarAway57198332967
Rail River Combo
So funky and fun! This is such a fun experience. It is 3 hours from Auckland and you get to see the countryside. These are golf carts on an old railroad line. You don’t have to steer,…
L3576ITannek
Something different for everyone! Fabulous day out with a lovely crew who are so knowledgeable about the area! Lunch stop was great and fun to interact with all the other adventurers who came from all over the…
tweed
Auckland, New Zealand
The Epic
A fantastic adventure that really packed in experience after experience! We travelled with two other couples and did the 4 day EPIC adventure including railcarts, mini bus transfers then jetboating on the Whanganui River through pristine national…
helencD1747RU
So fun!!!! Best one day tourism trip in NZ. Absolutely awesome. Best one day tourism trip in nz. Amazing experience, awesome food, beautiful scenery and HEAPS of fun!! (14 Mar 2025)
…perryfamily2015
Rail River Combo
Memorable and fun way to experience NZ! This was one of the most fun and relaxing activity we did while visiting NZ–and great for all ages. We did the rail cart and river boat combo. Both were…
Escape37433106024
The tour was an amazing experience. The guides were fantastic and very passionate about their job. Ray is a wealth of knowledge and the other guides equally exceptional. We had a fantastic lunch and were able to…
Daydream11548561099
Adelaide, Australia
This has to be one of the best adventures in New Zealand. We were not aware of it until seeing an advert from Pukekohe Travel and we thought it was definitely something that we should do. We…
Dreamer02092518569
Experience of a lifetime. This is the second year I have been on this trip and it was an amazing experience. Will do it again so much fun and laughter.Great weekend Thankyou to everyone. (31 Mar 2025)
…dawngM6666VE
The Republic
We’ll Be Back. Can’t speak highly enough about our Republic Trip to Whangamomona. The Accommodation in Taumarunui was great as was the night at the Whangamomona Hotel. Our guides, Jo, Belinda and Opal couldn’t have been more…
IvanovichC
Hamilton, New Zealand
The Republic
Unforgotten Experience. Recommend this trip from start to finish. Forgotten World Adventures in Taumaranui are a great team. Wonderful commentary from Chris who had clear voice pronunciation, informed us on our travel along the rails of how…
EvelynS999
Auckland, New Zealand
Don’t leave the Country until you see New Zealand! The most amazing trip/holiday one could take. The history knowledge of the guides was outstanding. The jet boat ride up the Whanganui River was awesome. Grant and his…
helensZ8966YM
Tokirima Taster
My trip on the rail carts is amongst the best things I’ve ever done. Our experience , called ‘The Taster’ being ,I think, the shortest on offer. It did however take most of the day, if you…
FarAway57198332967
Rail River Combo
So funky and fun! This is such a fun experience. It is 3 hours from Auckland and you get to see the countryside. These are golf carts on an old railroad line. You don’t have to steer,…
L3576ITannek
Something different for everyone! Fabulous day out with a lovely crew who are so knowledgeable about the area! Lunch stop was great and fun to interact with all the other adventurers who came from all over the…
tweed
Auckland, New Zealand
The Epic
A fantastic adventure that really packed in experience after experience! We travelled with two other couples and did the 4 day EPIC adventure including railcarts, mini bus transfers then jetboating on the Whanganui River through pristine national…
helencD1747RU
So fun!!!! Best one day tourism trip in NZ. Absolutely awesome. Best one day tourism trip in nz. Amazing experience, awesome food, beautiful scenery and HEAPS of fun!! (14 Mar 2025)
…perryfamily2015
The Republic
We’ll Be Back. Can’t speak highly enough about our Republic Trip to Whangamomona. The Accommodation in Taumarunui was great as was the night at the Whangamomona Hotel. Our guides, Jo, Belinda and Opal couldn’t have been more…
IvanovichC
Hamilton, New Zealand
The Republic
Unforgotten Experience. Recommend this trip from start to finish. Forgotten World Adventures in Taumaranui are a great team. Wonderful commentary from Chris who had clear voice pronunciation, informed us on our travel along the rails of how…
EvelynS999
Auckland, New Zealand
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 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…
Watermannz
The Ultimate
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m0nwhelan
This is one of the real gems of Aoteroa. The history of colonisation, farming, forestry, the railways is all covered in this journey. The management of the tours is excellent, the guides were first class, the care…
367john
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Our family took my mum on this trip for her 80th birthday. This had always been on her bucket list. We did the republic tour. What an amazing day out and we were so looked after. Lots…
Maria
What an amazing experience. Emerging from the fog of a fresh April morning in Taumarunui into the clear sky along the scenic route along the 82kms of track through farmland or native bush. Beautiful scenery, excellent commentaries,…
Elizabeth W
We did the full day trip to Whangamomona and bus return to Taumaranui. We have nothing but full praise for all the staff team from the Forgotten World Motel staff to the team to look after us…
Bruce Owen
This was the most amazing trip we had been on. Our Kiwis we got to appreciate the hard work our forefathers created so we could enjoy there hard work. Right from the time we walked into the…
GrandTour17048564524
5 stars for the uniqueness of this adventure (railcart & jetboat option from Taumarunui) and for the warmth, humour and hospitality of all the guides – a great day out for all the whanau/family.
…Jo Loney
The team work was outstanding. Each person backing up the others. The care shown to me (Food Intolerances, morning tea and lunch provided in separate packaging). The care shown to my wife who has issues with large…
Graeme King
You guys are the best. From a hearty breakfast to start our half day River and Rail experience, to the friendly staff who kept us informed all the way through the our journey, to the stops where…
Coastal57636611290
Everything about the experience was amazing. From the jet boat ride to the rail carts. Even the bus trip to and from pick-up and drop-off points. Guides are knowledgeable about the places and history of the areas…
663rhondav
The guides and bus driver were friendly and informative. Loved the very informative boat trip down the Whanganui River and the guide/driver was great. Then onto the golf carts. Again the guides were great and their knowledge…
Climber02333523294
The railway history was so interesting and made you realise how much rail travel changed the face of NZ. The jet boat ride prior was exhilarating!
…GrandTour20952930736
A wonderful day out with Forgotten World Adventures. We were lucky to enjoy beautiful Autumn weather as we started our day with a jet boat ride down the Whanganui river. The driver gave us plenty of interesting…
JanW194
Auckland, New Zealand
Wonderful time. We all enjoyed ourselves and the bits of information en route given by lovely guides. The Al fresco lunch was friendly and easy.
…CPC186543
Inverness, United Kingdom
This was an amazing experience. We loved the jet boat ride down the Whanganui river. Loved hearing about the history of the railway and small towns along the way in our rail carts. Lunch was fantastic. I…
maureena745
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand
The whole day was an awesome experience beginning with the jetboat down the Whanganui River with pilot Sam. This followed with a lunch and then the afternoon on the rail carts (golf carts with modified wheels which…
Glennw06
Te Puke, New Zealand
We were a group of 5 with 4 adults and one 4 year old. We did the Rail and River Run.Such a fabulous day out. Picturesque scenery, super informative guides (Shane and Ross) and an all round…
Carrie P
Taumarunui, New Zealand
Absolutely brilliant day! Beautiful place, the jet boat ride was thrilling and guide very informative, cart ride along the line very relaxing through awesome landscape along with well done informative commentary from entertaining guides. A great way…
HeatherM5408
Tauranga, New Zealand
The Ultimate
Awesome Adventure! This is an amazingly stressless trip. Such a well organised 2 days with the time on the carts being restful and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Our guide Ray delivered talks at the stops that were…
Navigate67289367865
The Ultimate
Fun, fun fun! Highly recommend. I did “The Ultimate” tour with 3 friends last weekend. FABOULOUS! Very well organised indeed from start to finish. The guides were GREAT, very knowledgeable ,respectful, friendly and helpful. Good humour too.The…
eileenlewisnz
The Ultimate
The Ultimate 2 day trip! 5 friends had the most relaxing an informative 2 days riding along the railway line between Stratford and Okahukura in golf carts.We stayed at the Forgotten Highway Motel on Taumaranui on the…
NorthStar60384140018
I would strongly recommend anyone living in New Zealand or visiting it to experience this adventure. A beautiful day trip travelling at a gentle pace, admiring stunning views and absorbing a piece of forgotten history. Travelling through…
FarAway26543383274
What an excellent couple of days!! This is a fantastic way to explore some real New Zealand hinterland and get a feel for the land and the various people who have (and some who still do) call…
B1893OJdavep
5-Star experience on the Ultimate package! We had a blast! The commentary during the trip from Lincoln was excellent and the care from the whole team was top notch. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone…
Natasha Berkett
What a unique fabulous trip . A must do on your bucket list. We spent two days, golf carting from Taumarunui to Whangamomona, stayed the night at the pub and then golf carted to Stratford. The scenery,…
Mas123t
We did the Ultimate trip and it was literally the best even though we had a cold southerly wind but the weather was dry. The scenery is fantastic and the rail carts are the best way to…
Jet35954233425
The whole tour is great – we did the Ultimate 2 day through to Stratford. The staff, the history, the scenery – wonderful. Feel in blackberry season there should be stops for picking the vines are so…
christinelamont
Auckland, New Zealand
The Ultimate Taumarunui to Stratford – Very well organised and even though it was raining and cold it was a fab trip. Travelled by road route many times but it was a whole different trip by rail.
…carlenemabeym
I wasn’t sure what to expect but this was better than I thought. Thank you to Shane for your informative information about where we were and the history behind these places. Chris and Bella for looking after…
deemac16
Kumeu, New Zealand
Cannot recommend this highly enough..probably more for over 50 s???The most awesome experience…Nostalgia…History….Scenery..most brilliant passionate staff…this rates as one of the most all time memorable experiences. The staff…Lincoln , Dave, Jim….Jo…the best…so passionate so knowledgeable, so safety…
Gus E
Wellington, New Zealand
The Expedition
Excellent excursion. Awesome trip. Expensive but worth every cent.Stunning scenery Excellent staff they made you welcome and had good knowledge of the history of the areaOur jet boat drivers Paul and Alan were very professional and provided…
evandb70
Great team, always on time and with a smile. Probably the best group we have been on over the years as it was thru old parts of NZ yet was brought to life by the commentary, the…
Mary Anne Eyles
A most fabulous 2 days, we were lucky to have blue sky weather. Though I kept my jacket on the whole time. Very well run experience by down to earth knowledgeable guides. Whangamomana hotel a treat. Highly…
timrU8049IS
We’ve just finished the “Expedition ” tour. Thank you so much. What a wonderful time we had. So very impressed with the staff who were so professional, helpful, non-judgemental (when I had to crawl across the bow…
Wendy Linton
The expedition tour was fabulous. The tour staff were amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The whole 2 days were well organised and nothing was too much trouble. Cart/helicopter and jet-boat trips were all…
NorthStar53498529798
4 of us did the Expedition tour, which includes the rail cart from Taumarunui to Whangamomona and night in Whangamomona. The next morning you take a helicopter flight over the Whanganui National Park, then a short jet…
2BAKiwi
We did the 2 day Expedition – a unique experience. The organisation was well done. The guides really made everything interesting with their deep local knowledge of the history of each and every stop we made. Loved…
Sunshine42107800114
Amazing experience in the Forgotten WorldThe team were amazing, we were well prepared and informed. The guides provided lots of history about the areas we went through. The morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas were scrumptious. Dinner…
lenahayward
Auckland, New Zealand
The Epic
A fantastic adventure that really packed in experience after experience! We travelled with two other couples and did the 4 day EPIC adventure including railcarts, mini bus transfers then jetboating on the Whanganui River through pristine national…
helencD1747RU
The Epic
Brilliant experience. Staff were so helpful, enthusiastic, well informed and professional. Every part of the journey was fun.So glad we went with The Epic. Whanganui river with a night at the Blue Duck was spectacular and so…
figan2016
Auckland, New Zealand
The Epic
Loved the Epic experience, and would enjoy taking a return rail trip to take in the views from the opposite direction. Great staff, good information and history shared along both the rail and river experience. (28 Feb…
tomdL7347UQ
The Epic
It’s unique and combines adventure, scenery and history really well – add it to the list! This is definitely one to consider adding to the bucket list – it really is an adventure! There are different tours…
andrewcU7449QF
The Epic
A fantastic experience from start to finish. FWA have a top team. Communication before we started our journey was excellent, check in, accommodation and breakfast was exceptional and then the journey, WOW. I would highly recommend the…
Roving03007566029
The Epic
myfs2025
Wellington, New Zealand
This is a must do. 4 day Epic. The staff made this trip a 10 out of 10. The information the local guides provided along the way added to the trip. Who knew there was a flour…
Cantchoose33
An extremely interesting trip which presented the history of the area and the building of the rail line. It would be one of the best organised trips my wife and I have been on. We have been…
Navigator67258419380
Auckland Central, New Zealand
I recently did the Epic tour with friends. This was an adventure of two days – Taumarunui to Stratford on rail carts and two days returning to Taumarunui by jet boat on the Whanganui River. Overnight stays…
Trail57225111785
A wonderful trip. We did the “epic” adventure. Staff were professional, competent and friendly. Also very knowledgeable about the region. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
…Whiteshell
Cook Islands
Best money we’ve spent in NZ and just what we were looking for. Real New Zealand.
…Tim and Mark
San Francisco, USA
Journey into the heart of wild New Zealand
