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Visit the quirkiest town in NZ!

The Victorian | 8.5 hours | Destination: Ōamaru (3 hour stop)

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Travel between North Otago’s countryside and rugged coastline to the unique town of Ōamaru

 

Train Trip Highlights

  • Explore Ōamaru's range of sights including the Victorian Precinct, limestone architecture, and the Steampunk Museum
  • Dine at one of the local cafes or restaurants before browsing the variety of charming art galleries and shops
  • Click here for more things to see and do in Ōamaru.

Food and Beverage

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

 

Traveling one-way between Ōamaru and Dunedin

  • We offer both return and one-way train tickets on The Victorian train. 
  • If you are travelling one-way from Dunedin, your train will reach Ōamaru at around 12.15pm.
  • If you are traveling one-way from Ōamaru, please wait at the Ōamaru train station with your ticket ready to show the guard at the time indicated on your ticket.

 

Getting around from the Ōamaru Train Station 

  • 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. 

 

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. 

 

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. 
  • 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 3 business days before your preferred train trip begins.
  • For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

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