An express trip along Otago's coast
The Seasider Express | 1 hour 45 minutes | Destination: Waitati
Step aboard a classic train for a relaxed coastal journey north from Dunedin. Enjoy sweeping sea views, historic tunnels, and the beauty of Otago’s rugged shoreline — all in under two hours. Perfect for a cruise excursion.
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!
Every trip includes
- A scenic rail journey along Dunedin’s stunning coastline
- Live onboard storyteller with local insights and stories
- Please note that this service does not include transport or transfers to the Dunedin Railway Station. There is also no onboard café & bar available on this service
Train Stops
- No disembarking is permitted during the stop at Waitati.
- Iona Church: On the return journey to Dunedin, you may disembark at the Iona Church stop which is a 240m downhill walk to the Cruise Terminal in Port Chalmers (Click here for map).
Additional information
- All tickets sold are GST inclusive and subject to Terms & Conditions.
- For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.