TIME TO TICK OFF THIS BUCKET LIST BEAUTY

exclusive guided tours ranging from half a day to four days, all of which incorporate the iconic rail cart trip with a front row seat into New Zealand’s pioneering history.

greatly enriched by guides whose passion for their region’s rich history and storytelling is shared during perfectly timed stops throughout the trip.

The afternoon is spent soaking up the rugged beauty as the tour ventures further off the beaten track. You’ll see remnants of original settlements and pass by oncethriving towns that time seems to have forgotten. A highlight must be spotting majestic Mount Ruapehu in all its splendour. Truly magnificent.

IStravelling along 142 km of abandoned railway line through one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and remote locations in New Zealand on your bucket list? If not add it straight in at number one. This is a must-do for travellers of any age and ability seeking one of the most authentic and enchanting kiwi experiences.

Forgotten World Adventures offers

“The Ultimate” is the two-day guided tour on which guests travel the entire line between Taumarunui and Stratford in their own cartthrough the 24 hand-built tunnels, spectacular open hill country, untamed native bush and over its 98 bridges. Sitting alone with your travel companions creates an intimate setting for leisurely chats with friends or family. The line tells its own story but it is one

When the carts pull into the self-proclaimed Republic of Whangamomona, it feels like you’ve stepped back in time. Guests stay at the Whangamomona Hotelone of New Zealand’s most iconic, historic and secluded destinations. It’s bursting with warm hospitality, wholesome gourmet pub-style food and old-world charm.

Day two sees guests return to their carts for more historical commentary stops and an imposing view of Mount Taranaki. When the tour comes to an end at Stratford there are smiles all round. Travellers feel a real sense of joy, privileged to have been so at one with nature and to have experienced one of the country’s most worthy unsung achievements of the twentieth century.

Other premium tours include “The Expedition” and “The Epic” which boast the opportunity to discover the Bridge to Nowhere, fly over the Whanganui National Park and more. Or why not customise your own experience with family or friends. Reservations can only be made via phone call to the friendly bookings team who can help identify the most suitable tour.

So update your bucket list and book a front row seat for one of the most authentic experiences New Zealand has to offer. You certainly won’t regret or forget this unique kiwi adventure. You’ll just be left wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. 

Just one of the comments from a guest who rated their experience with us as ‘outstanding’ – and from the hundreds of online reviews to date, 97% of our guests wholeheartedly agree. Many are attracted by the novel idea of travelling by rail cart through one of the most breathtakingly remote locations in New Zealand. But it’s the enriching sense of escapism, quality time with friends and family and learning about our region’s rich history that our guests love the most. And it ’s also their humbling comments of gratitude about us that inspires our whanau to give everyone a never to be forgotten experience. To discover more visit www.fwa.co.nz or call us on 0800 7245 2278. Go ahead, be our guest!