An express trip along Otago's stunning coast
Experience a stunning scenic ride along the sea with panoramic views of the Dunedin Harbour and Otago's rugged coastline.
The Coastal Express | 1.5 hours | Destinations: Waitati (no disembarking)
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!
Group Bookings
- Seating is General Admission. 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 drinks. For more information, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Additional information
- All tickets are sold as return fare, are subject to Terms & Conditions and are GST inclusive.
- Seating is General Admission. Your carriage may be allocated to improve your boarding and disembarking experience.
- No disembarking permitted along the journey or during the operational stop in Waitati.
- 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 at least 72 hours before your preferred train trip begins.
- For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.