Forgotten World Adventures - The Ultimate

Forgotten World Adventures (FWA) offers exclusive guided experiences in one of the most beautiful and remote locations in New Zealand. Travel along an abandoned railway line by rail cart & enjoy a front row seat into our country's pioneering history.

From: $1045

Phone: +64 7 895 7181

Free Phone: 0800 7245 2278 (New Zealand only)

Email: [email protected]

9 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui

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Traversing one of the line's 98 hand-built bridges

Rail-side picnic lunch at Tokirima Station

Go through all 24 of the line's hand-cut tunnels

The historic Whangamomona Hotel in the self-proclaimed Republic of Whangamomona

A misty morning in Whangamomona enhances the historic and mythical charm of one of New Zealand's most iconic hotels

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All FWA experiences incorporate an iconic self-driven rail cart journey on the 142km long historic Stratford-Okahukura Line (SOL). The Ultimate is a remarkable two-day guided rail cart adventure from Taumarunui to Stratford (or the reverse), with full immersion in the spectacular scenery and stories of our pioneers. Travel along the entire railway line; through all 24 hand-built tunnels, across its 90 plus hand-made bridges, and see remnants of once-thriving towns. Overnight in the Republic of Whangamōmona staying at one of NZ's most iconic hotels. Includes: Dinner, bed & breakfast at Whangamōmona Hotel, rail-side food & drinks & transfers. Optional Extras: Forgotten World Motel, vehicle shift. Departs: 7.30am-Taumarunui or 10am-Stratford.

Pricing and Conditions

High Season

$1045 (Adult)

Availability

Months of Operation : Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec