Duration: 3 Days
Price: from $1,839
Departure From: Auckland
Departure Date: Monday, Thursday and Saturdays until early 2024
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Meal Plan: Selected Meals
Physical Grading: 3/5
ENQUIRE NOWEnjoy the Forgotten World Escape from Auckland on the way to Wellington.
Explore the rural heart of New Zealand’s North Island with the Northern Explorer train and a half-day rail cart tour.
If you are looking to experience the incredible Forgotten World en route to Wellington, then this is the break for you. Travel in style onboard the iconic Northern Explorer and enjoy the scenic delights of New Zealand’s stunning North Island. This package allows you to explore the Forgotten World on a short break before arriving in Wellington.
One of the biggest highlights of your Forgotten World Escape from Auckland will be the journey.
Climbing aboard the Northern Explorer in Auckland or Hamilton, your break will start in a relaxing style as you ease back in your comfortable seat and enjoy the views through your panoramic window.
Along the way, you’ll see hobbits and orcs and wizards – well, maybe, on a clear day. But this is Middle Earth, and highlights do include the conical peak of the volcano Ngauruhoe, which is featured as Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings. And the rural scenery of rolling hills, paddocks, and pastures is also reminiscent of the Shire.
With spacious reclined seats, huge panoramic windows, air conditioning, roomy toilets, and an on board licensed café, your journey through New Zealand couldn’t be more comfortable.
Add to this our famous open air viewing carriage to get you immersed in that stunning New Zealand scenery, and you’ll be blown away – almost literally.
Discover more about our travel experience to find out what awaits.
For a detail itinerary, departure days, and Northern Explorer fare conditions, please see below.
Should you wish to add a night or two into your itinerary at any point along the way or add accommodation in Wellington let us know at the time of booking.
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*The Forgotten World Adventures season ends mid-May and returns mid-October.
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