A scenic coastal adventure

The Seasider | 3.5 hours | Destinations: Arc Brewery and Merton (via Seacliff and Karitane)

Trip Option 1 - Short Scenic trip + Arc drop-off/pick-up

50 min scenic trip along the Harbour and past some of Dunedin’s most beautiful coastal sites including Deborah Bay, Blueskin Bay and Pūrākaunui Beach
Stop at the Arc Brewery to enjoy a drink with the locals for up to 90 minutes before catching the train back to Dunedin

Trip Option 2 - Full 3.5 hour scenic trip to Merton

Enjoy all the scenery offered in Option 1 PLUS glide through the coastal communities of Seacliff and Karitane while admiring the endless Pacific Ocean

Food and Beverage

Indulge in delicious offerings from our onboard café. A menu is available from the Info drop down tab.

Seating and Group Bookings

Seating is General Admission but carriages may be allocated to improve your boarding/disembarking experience.
If you are in a group, we recommend arriving early to find preferred seating together.
Private carriages may be available on request if you have a group of 30+ passengers.
Please note that Dunedin Railways does not assume responsibility for seating arrangements, service, or facilities at Arc Brewery. Any concerns or inquiries related to these aspects should be directed to Arc Brewery staff.

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

No disembarking is permitted during the stop at Merton.
All tickets are sold as: return fare (unless stated otherwise on your ticket), GST inclusive and 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.