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The Ultimate Taumarunui to Stratford

Maori - Taumarunui - Starting from $650.00 per person

Unplugged yet still ‘on the line’ as you travel the entire 142km from Okahukura to Stratford or Stratford to Okahukura with an overnight stay (additional to tour - see details below) in Whangamomona. You’ll go through all 24 tunnels, cross all 98 bridges and see the remnants of the original settlements along the line. The history of this unique landscape will resonate as you absorb the stories and relive the memories of New Zealand’s pioneering past with this two-day journey back in... More...

5-Tunnel Forgotten Railway Adventure from Taumarunui

Adventure Tour - Taumarunui - Starting from $165.00 per person

Experience the first 16km of the Forgotten World Railway. Enjoy a taste of the Forgotten World journey. Travel through 5 tunnels including the longest tunnel (1.5km) on the line before stopping for a drink and a cookie and returning on the rails back through the 5 tunnels (bonus!) to the start point.

This is a 32km round trip, cruising through stunning hill country farms and native bush.

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Stratford to The Republic by RailCart

Day Tour - Stratford - Starting from $295.00 per person

Discover the breath-taking landscapes and stories of the Okahukura-Stratford line by RailCart. Travel over 18 bridges and through 3 tunnels including the unique S shaped 615m Whangamomona Tunnel. Travel on the largest bridge over the Patea River. Discover a redwood plantation, and TeWera pine forest. Visit an Organic Farm and sample local produce. Enjoy a stroll around the Whangamomona Republic. More...

Kaituna Forest Canyon River Jet, Rotorua & Hellsgate-Tauranga Shore Excursion

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $199.00 per person

Kaituna Forest Canyon River Jet Boat is the TOP JET BOAT experience from Cruiseships in New Zealand!

Most cruiseship jet boat rides on flat/calm harbours & lakes - Kaituna is a thrilling experience!

Kaituna Forest Canyon River Jet Boat has the excitement of winding rivers, sharp corners & surrounding dense native New Zealand bush. Be thrilled with fast corners and spins and incredible scenery! ... More...

Republic Rail Picnic RailCart Tour

Day Tour - Taumarunui - Starting from $250.00 per person

Experience a total of 84kms travelling there and back on the rails. Unlock the secrets of the land as you wind your way through the changing landscapes, through 3 tunnels and over 18 bridges, to the rugged hills that frame the Republic of Whangamomona. Pack your own picnic to enjoy in the Republic or take a short stroll down to the historic Whangamomona Hotel to enjoy your purchased lunch surrounded by the history of the Republic. More...

20 Tunnel - Rail Cart Tour

Day Tour - Taumarunui - Starting from $325.00 per person

The 20 Tunnel experience will transport you back through history, and get you home in time for dinner. This is a full day and more than 80km of total immersion into the true stories and tall tales woven into this unique landscape. From Okahukura to Whangamomona (or in reverse on alternate days), you’ll discover a different vista unfolding every time you emerge from a tunnel. Our most popular tour. More...

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Alexander Spa Motel - Motel.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Taumarunui Train Station, Alexander Spa Motel boasts a hot tub and free onsite parking. It...

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Rail and River Run - Rail Cart and Jet Boat Tour - Jet Boating - Taumarunui. Starting from $345.00 per person.

Enjoy the best of both worlds, a mixture of nostalgia and adrenaline. This full day tour explores both the Okahukura...

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