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About this experience
Travel back in time on this full day rail cart experience travelling through 20 tunnels on this forgotten world scenic railway line. This self driven rail cart tour will take you through rolling hills, country farms and native bushland. Be amazed as you emerge from each tunnel into different scenery. The 20 Tunnel full day experience can be taken in two directions. You can travel from Okahukura to Whangamomona from the Taumarunui Depot in the morning. From here passengers will pass through small villages including Matiere and Ohura before arriving at Tokirima for a lunch break. Along the way you will travel through 20 tunnels with the longest tunnel on the tour at 1.5 km long. After lunch, continue onto Tangarakau Gorge and Whangamomona to end the rail cart experience. A shuttle is provided to return passengers back to Taumarunui Depot. This full day tour can also be taken in reverse with a shuttle bus to transfer you from the Taumarunui deport to Whangamomona to commence the rail cart experience. Transfers, morning tea, lunch and afternoon are included in the full day experience. Book online today to reserve your spot on this experience!
Highlights
- Be transported back through history
- 20 Tunnel Rail Cart 10 Hour Tour
- Enjoy lunch, morning and afternoon tea
- Discover a different view from every tunnel
- Experience the longest tunnel of 1.5km
- Travel 80km through 20 tunnels
How to use
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- Ticketing counter
What to expect
Discover the Forgotten World scenic railway line on this full day tour travelling through 20 tunnels and lush country farms and native bushland.
20 Tunnel Rail Cart 10 Hour Tour Departing from Taumarunui
Choose to start your trip from Okahukura or Whangamomona with complimentary transfers
Rail Cart is inclusive
Enjoy lunch with a variety of breads, ham, salads and dressings
Morning and afternoon tea stops with home baking and snacks
Ploughman’s Lunch at Tokirima Station
Experience the line’s longest tunnel at 1.5km and the beautiful hand-built brick tunnels
82km Rail Cart Journey
Operating hours
* Option 1 from Okahukura to Whangamomona - Depart Taumarunui Depot at 7.30am and arrive in Whangamomona approx at 3:30pm and the shuttle will deliver you back to Taumarunui Depot at approx 5:45pm
* Option 2 from Whangamomona to Okahukura - Meet at Taumarunui Depot at 7.15am and the Rail Carts depart Whangamomona at 9.30am and return to Taumarunui approx 5.30pm
* Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
* Driving distance from Ruapehu to Taumarunui is approx 1 hour, Taupo to Taumarunui is approx 1.5 hrs and Rotorua to Taumarunui is approx 2 hours via the State Highway
Things to note
- What To Bring : *Sunglasses *Camera *Water and extra snacks if required
- Warm thermal/merino clothing, including hat, scarf and gloves
- Sturdy footwear (no jandals) with warm socks
- Warm windproof jacket with hood
- Layered clothing with a good wind/rain jacket
- 100% Rainproof coat and over-trousers if rain is predicted