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FWA to hold charity event featuring rugby great 22nd March 2024 /

FWA to hold charity event featuring rugby great

Forgotten World Adventures is holding a special charity event in April featuring rubgy stalwart Sir Wayne Smith.


NZ can learn from France’s tourism funding models – FWA’s Grant Ross 5th March 2024 /

NZ can learn from France’s tourism funding models – FWA’s Grant Ross

After living 33 years in France, Forgotten World Adventures’ owner says NZ can take lessons from that country’s commitment to tourism investment.


An Operator’s View: Forgotten World Adventures’ Grant Ross 12th February 2024 /

An Operator’s View: Forgotten World Adventures’ Grant Ross

The experience’s owner on the economy’s “perfect storm”, becoming trade-friendly, and why staff investment is a top priority.


Winter woe for Forgotten World Adventures but strong season potential ahead 20th July 2022 /

Winter woe for Forgotten World Adventures but strong season potential ahead

A washout serves up an off-season challenge for its new owner but bookings look good for spring and summer.


FWA sold sight unseen – the rugby champ ready to tackle NZ tourism 21st January 2022 /

FWA sold sight unseen – the rugby champ ready to tackle NZ tourism

A former professional rugby player is acquiring Forgotten World Adventures, agreeing to buy it before even visiting.


Balme holds on to FWA, endures “bloody tough” trading 27th October 2021

Balme holds on to FWA, endures “bloody tough” trading

“It probably wasn’t my smartest move, putting the business on the market in the middle of a pandemic,” says Ian Balme


7 months, 1000 applicants, $150,000+ salary, 1 hire – Forgotten World finally has a GM 14th February 2018 /

7 months, 1000 applicants, $150,000+ salary, 1 hire – Forgotten World finally has a GM

It took seven months, the lure of a $150,000 salary, and eventually some national media coverage which helped generate global attention, but Taumarunui’s Forgotten World Adventures has finally got a general manager.