Join us on this unique experience as we explore the ‘Forgotten Highway & Taranaki’ taking in many stops along the way. See the famous movie set for ‘Lord of the Rings, travel 40km by Rail Cart into the Forgotten World through 10 hand dug tunnels and over 25 bridges and enjoy a 2-hour cruise aboard the Paddle Steamer Waimarie on the Whanganui River while taking in the beautiful scenery.
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* Home pick up and return within the Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
* Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
* Coach Touring Auckland/Taumarunui/New Plymouth/ Whanganui/Ohakune/National Park.
* ‘Northern Explorer’ rail travel National Park/Auckland (subject to train operating).
* Quality accommodation on a share twin basis
* 5 x Breakfasts, 3 x Lunches, 5 x Dinners
* Sightseeing as follows: Hobbiton Movie Set, Forgotten Railway into the Forgotten World, Pukekura Gardens, Tawhiti Museum, cruise aboard Paddle Steamer Waimarie.
* All coach touring and sightseeing as indicated.
TUE 25 NOV – AUCKLAND - TAUMARANUI
Depart Auckland and tour the fabulous Hobbiton Movie Set, before arriving into Taumarunui late afternoon. Forgotten World Motel. Stay Taumarunui 1 night. Included: D
WED 26 NOV – TAUMARUNUI – NEW PLYMOUTH
Forgotten railway. Travel 40km by rail cart into the Forgotten World through 10 hand dug tunnels and over 25 bridges. Enjoy a Ploughmans lunch in Tokirima and visit Lauren's Lavender Farm. More of the ‘Forgotten Highway ‘to New Plymouth - stop to view the Whangamomona Hotel. Plymouth Hotel. Stay New Plymouth 2 nights. Included: B, L, D
THU 27 NOV – NEW PLYMOUTH
A day tour of New Plymouth, including Te Rewa Rewa bridge then travel to Mt Taranaki for a scrumptious lunch at ‘The Stratford Mountain House’ followed by a guided tour of Pukekura gardens. Included: B, L, D
FRI 28 NOV – NEW PLYMOUTH - WHANGANUI
This morning, depart New Plymouth via the coastal route, Cape Egmont lighthouse and Opunake. Visit The Tawhiti Museum at Hawera before an afternoon arrival into Whanganui. The Avenue. Stay Whanganui 1 night. Included: B, D
SAT 29 NOV – WHANGANUI - OHAKUNE
This morning head to Riverboat centre and Museum. We Embark on a 2-hour cruise on the Whanganui River. Enjoy river travel as it used to be on A unique and authentic cruise aboard our Paddle Steamer Waimarie, including a packed lunch. Then to Ohakune via Parapara & Raetihi. Powderhorn Chateau. Stay Ohakune 1 night.
Included: B, L, D
SUN 30 NOV – OHAKUNE – AUCKLAND
Free morning then head to National Park and board the Northern Explorer train for the journey back to Auckland. Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
