An evening along the coast
The Twilight Train | 3.5 hours | Destination: Arc Brewery and Merton (via Seacliff and Karitane)
Unwind with an evening trip along the coast! Travel up the picturesque Otago Harbour and enjoy oceanic views at twilight. Choose a stop-off at the local brewery or stay onboard for panoramic views along the coast around Seacliff.
Trip Option 1 - Scenic trip along Dunedin's harbour + Arc drop-off/pick-up
- 50 min scenic trip along Dunedin's Harbour and spot some of Dunedin’s most beautiful sites including Deborah Bay, Blueskin Bay and Pūrākaunui Beach
- Stop at the Arc Brewery to enjoy a sunset drink with the locals for up to 90 minutes before catching the train back to Dunedin when it returns from Merton
Trip Option 2 - Full 3.5 hour scenic trip along Dunedin's coastline to Merton
- Enjoy all the scenery offered in Option 1 plus glide through the rugged coastal communities of Seacliff and Karitane while admiring twilight skies above 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.
- 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
- All tickets are sold as: return fare (unless stated otherwise on your ticket), GST inclusive and subject to Terms & Conditions.
- No disembarking is permitted during the stop at Merton.
- 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.