Experience Ōamaru’s festivities
Discover Ōamaru’s annual festivals on The Extended Victorian! With a 4-hour stop, you have plenty of time to grab some lunch, explore local events and enjoy the festive atmosphere in this charming little town.
The Extended Victorian | 9.5 hours | Destination: Ōamaru (4 hour stop)
Train Trip Highlights:
- Travel between the countryside and rugged coastline to the North Otago town of Ōamaru.
- Experience one of Ōamaru’s annual festivals including the Steampunk Festival in June and the Ōamaru Heritage Celebrations in November
- Dine in at one of the local cafes or restaurants and browse a variety of charming boutique stores.
The Ōamaru Stop
- The train will arrive at the Ōamaru train station, which is a 10-minute walk from the Victorian Precinct.
- Sometimes there is a bus available between the station and Ōamaru's town centre for a small fee.
- Click here for things to do in Ōamaru
- June: Learn about the Steampunk Festival here | November: Explore the Ōamaru Heritage Celebrations here
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
- Available for purchase from the on-board Café.
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.
- 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.