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5 Tunnel
$169 pp
3 - 3.5 hours
A short and sweet half-day Rail Cart experience including the longest 1.5 km tunnel. Great for those short on time and families with younger children. Local guide, afternoon tea & return shuttle included.
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20 Tunnel
$349 pp
10 hours
A full-day Rail Cart experience including the Tangarakau Gorge and historical town of Whangamomona. Lunch, snacks and return shuttle included.
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Rail and River Run
$349 pp
7 hours
A duo of nostalgia and adrenalin. A full day experience exploring breathtaking landscapes by Rail Cart and the majestic Whanganui River by Jet Boat. Lunch, snacks and shuttles included.
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Republic Rail Picnic
$249 pp
8 hours
Take a full day round trip on Rail Cart tour from Douglas (near Stratford) into diverse landscapes. Grab a bite to eat at the historic Whangamomona Hotel (optional extra) or pack your own picnic lunch. Local guide and morning tea included.
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Stratford to the Republic
$295 pp
8 Hours
Starting in Stratford take a Rail Cart and enjoy the scenery on the way to New Zealand’s first Republic, Whangamomona. This one day tour includes your Local Guide, views of Mt Taranaki, a visit to an organic farm, morning tea, lunch and a return shuttle to Stratford.
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The Ultimate
$639 pp
Two days
A two day Rail Cart adventure from Taumarunui to Stratford (or reverse). Experience all 24 tunnels, 96 bridges and the entire 142 kms of railway line. Local Guide, lunch and snacks included both days. Stay overnight in Whangamomona (accommodation optional extra).
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The Expedition
$1399 pp
Two days
Enjoy a two day, three part journey into the Forgotten World. Ride the rails through 20 Tunnels from Taumarunui and spend the night in the Republic of Whangamomona. Take a helicopter ride over the Whanganui National Park to the Bridge to Nowhere and Jet Boat back up the Whanganui River on the longest commercial Jet Boat tour in the Southern Hemisphere. Local Guides, accommodation & all meals included.
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Bridge to Nowhere
$349 pp
8 hours
A full day return Jet Boat experience through the jaw dropping Whanganui National Park to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere and back. Local Guide, return shuttle, lunch and snacks included.
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Bridge to Nowhere - Heli-Jet
$699 pp
8 hours
A full day premium adventure starting with a helicopter flight over the Whanganui National Park to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere. Take a short hike through the stunning landscape and return by Jet Boat. Transfers, helicopter ride, Jet Boat, Local Guide, lunch and snacks included.
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Lavender Run
$159 pp
3 hours
A return Jet Boat ride to Lauren’s Lavender Farm. Take a ride up the Whanganui River skimming mini rapids on your way to the Lavender Farm. Take a stroll through the calming aromatic lavender fields at Lauren's Lavender Farm adjacent to the famous Whanganui River. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the café and visit the lavender gift shop. A 3 hour adventure perfect for all ages.
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The Hatrick
$129 pp
1 hour
A one hour fun and exciting return Jet Boat ride down the Whanganui River. Skim wee rapids and take in the stunning views. Great for those short on time.
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The Epic
$2559 PP
4 days
The Epic Tour is the absolute pinnacle of Forgotten World Adventures tour offering. Four full days immersed in and exploring the whole of the Forgotten World. You’ll feel fully connected to this wonderful landscape after four days adventuring on the rail and the river. It will leave you in awe of the life our forefathers forged for themselves that somehow remains intrinsic in us all.
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Canoes & Carts
$269 PP
2 Days
Experience a two-day adventure on river and rail. Explore New Zealand’s Great Walk by canoe and listen to the stories of years gone by while travelling on the Forgotten World Rail by Rail Cart the next day.
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Rail Track to Cycle Track
$359 PP
2 Days
Experience the best of both worlds - on the rail track and cycle track.
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Golf Carts to Rail Carts
$275 PP
2 Days
Tee off on this well-groomed picturesque New Zealand Top 50 Golf Course, spend the night at the Forgotten World Motel and set off on a 5 Tunnel Rail Cart journey the next day.
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