✦ Unique 43km rail cart journey through the Forgotten World
✦ Stunning hill country farms and native bush
✦ Guided stops at historic villages of Matiere and Ōhura
✦ Go through 10 tunnels and traverse many bridges
✦ Venture through the line’s longest tunnel at 1.5km
✦ Expert local guide
✦ Rail-side picnic lunch with hot/cold beverages and home-baking
✦ Historical and cultural commentary and storytelling
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Please arrive at your meeting point at least 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time (see your booking confirmation for your departure time). It's important that you attend the safety briefing before your tour departs.
When you arrive, please make yourself known to one of our team so we can complete your check-in and get you ready for your adventure.
If you have trouble finding the departure point or think you may be running late, please call us on 0800 724 52278.
P A R K I N G A T F O R G O T T E N W O R L D ( T A U M A R U N U I )
Parking is available:
To the right of our office, behind the Masonic Lodge building next door.
To the left of our office, through the gateway beside the Jet Boat shed.
W H A T T O B R I N G
Sturdy footwear (robust sandals are fine, but please no jandals)
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Camera and/or binoculars
A light windproof jacket
A waterproof jacket and over-trousers if rain is forecast
Warm clothing, including a hat and gloves (April to September)
A full water bottle
Snacks if you have a hearty appetite
Cash (optional) – local artisans occasionally sell handmade goods at some of our stops.
F O O D
Your tour includes lunch and either morning or afternoon tea.
Please bring a full water bottle. Alcohol is not permitted on the tour.
If you have any dietary requirements, we're happy to cater for them. Please let us know at least two days before your tour so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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