An express trip along Otago's coast
The Coastal Express | 1.5 hours | Destination: Waitati
Ride along the sea with panoramic views of the Dunedin Harbour and Otago's rugged coastline.
Trip Highlights:
- Admire some of Dunedin’s most beautiful coastal sites including Deborah Bay, Blueskin Bay and Pūrākaunui Beach - all from the comfort of our train.
- Enjoy stories about Dunedin's history, coastal landmarks and local wildlife from our onboard commentator.
- Travel through the Mihiwaka tunnel - one of the longest tunnels in New Zealand!
Train Stops
- No disembarking is permitted during the stop at Waitati.
- You may disembark at Iona Church in Port Chalmers on the return journey to Dunedin.
Seating and Group Bookings
- Seating is General Admission but carriages may be allocated to improve your boarding/disembarking experience.
- We recommend arriving early to find preferred seating together.
- Private carriages may be available on request if you have a group of 30+ passengers.
Food and Beverage
- Please note that there is no Café onboard this service. You are welcome to bring your own snacks but please no hot food or hot drinks.
- For more information on what food/beverage is permitted onboard, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
LOCAL tickets
- Proof of Dunedin city residency will be required at check-in (i.e. A computer-generated bill or statement that is not more than two months old and clearly shows your name and full residential address).
- No proof, no boarding pass.
Additional information
- All tickets are sold as return fare, are GST inclusive and are subject to Terms & Conditions.
- We have limited space onboard. If you wish to travel with a bike or other large items, please contact our team to request storage space before making a booking and at least 72 hours before your preferred train trip begins.
- For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions.