A day out in Oamaru
Travel between North Otago’s countryside and rugged coastline to Ōamaru. Hit the shops, hang out along the docks and discover the unique charm of this little New Zealand town.
The Victorian | 8.5 hours | Destination: Ōamaru (3 hour stop)
Train Trip Highlights
- Travel through the countryside and along the rugged coastline to the North Otago town of Ōamaru.
- Explore a range of sights in Ōamaru including the Victorian Precinct, limestone architecture, and the Steampunk Museum.
- Dine at one of the local cafes or restaurants and browse a variety of charming shops and boutique stores.
- Click here for more things to see and do in Ōamaru.
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.
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.
- If traveling one-way, please contact our team at least 72 hours before your trip departs, or during check-in if you are boarding from the Dunedin Railway Station.
- 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.