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    Forgotten World Adventures

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    420 Reviews
    #1 of 8 things to do in Taumarunui
    Scenic Railroads, Tours
    9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui 3920, New Zealand
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    20 Tunnel - Rail Cart Tour
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    5-Tunnel Forgotten Railway Adventure from Taumarunui
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    Forgotten World Adventures is the leading adventure provider into a rural area of the North Island of New Zealand known as the Forgotten World. A wide choice of adventures are offered. Railway adventures can be enjoyed from the comfort of a motorised, self driven railcart, or the energetic fun of a self pedalled railbike. River adventures include the exhilaration of our 15 seater jet boat along the Whanganui River. We also offer a helicopter option one way. Choose your transport and choose your adventure into the history and stories of the Forgotten World.

    About Forgotten World Adventures

    Forgotten World Adventures is the leading adventure provider into a rural area of the North Island of New Zealand known as the Forgotten World. A wide choice of adventures are offered. Railway adventures can be enjoyed from the comfort of a motorised, self driven railcart, or the energetic fun of a self pedalled railbike. River adventures include the exhilaration of our 15 seater jet boat along the Whanganui River. We also offer a helicopter option one way. Choose your transport and choose your adventure into the history and stories of the Forgotten World.
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    • Average1%
    • Poor1%
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    Hours Today: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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    9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui 3920, New Zealand
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    "tunnel tour"
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    "forgotten world"
    in 66 reviews
    "golf cart"
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    "morning tea"
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    "railway line"
    in 19 reviews
    "new zealand"
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    "rail bike"
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    "whangamomona hotel"
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    "jet boat"
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    "day trip"
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    "self drive"
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    "home baking"
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    "river run"
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    "lavender farm"
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    "lunch stop"
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    Golfcarts

    Doing the forgotten highway rail by modified golfcarts is one of the best experiences we have ever had. We went with a large group and stayed the night at the Whangamomona pub before getting taken back by mini bus to Taumaranui. Fantastic trip and heaps...More

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    ForgottenWorld, Social Media Manager at Forgotten World Adventures, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for the review 95jeaninef. Staying in Whangamomona is a great plan. It gives a little more time to have a look around the community and to enjoy the historical stories that are told on the buildings and on the walls of the Whangamomona Hotel....More

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    5 Tunnel train trip

    Great day out, comfortable journey. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Would really recommend this trip to everyone.

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    The Expedition

    So wonderful. The staff were amazing and so helpful and cater for all your needs. We were a group of 22 ranging from 4 years old to 80 year olds and we were beautifully looked after. The best tourist trip you can do in New...More

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    Response from Murray Y | Reviewed this property |
    Right a letter to the transport company making your request.
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    24 July 2017|
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    Response from ForgottenWorld | Property representative |
    Rotorua is the closest and it's about 2 and half hours through to Taumarunui. It is a winding road but a lovely trip so good to allow plenty of time. We do hope you choose to come through.
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    kwoppa
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    Response from Trevor F | Reviewed this property |
    I neglected to add in my previous posting: 2 hours from Rotorua to Taumaranui. 4.5 hours from Whitianga to Taumaranui.
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