Approximately 4 - 4.5 hours in duration from Dunedin Station (you will need to make your way to Dunedin Station from your cruise ship).
No. Cruise passengers can utilise the Cruise ship shuttle services to and from Dunedin port. In Dunedin, the drop off/pick up point is “The Octagon”, which is a 500-meter, gentle stroll, to the Dunedin Railway Station (approximate 7 min walk).
This is for passengers from Ovation of the Seas and Celebrity Edge. For Quantum of the Seas guests, transfers will also be available on request from the Pounamu Tourism Group/Operator. Local tour operator, Exploring New Zealand, is providing transportation from the Cruise ship to Dunedin Railway Station along with a brief city tour. Transfer from the port to the train station which departs the wharf at 09:30. A bonus one-hour city tour prior to your arrival at the historic Dunedin Railway Station to embark on your Train tour. Pick up from the train station and transfer back to the Port post tour. The cost for this service is $40 in addition to the train ticket. Bookings for transportation: tour@exploring.net.nz
Passengers are required to board the Train, unaided. Carriages are 1940’s vintage and not the same height as ground level, therefore for safety reasons, passengers must be able to climb 3 vertical steps, unaided. Lightweight foldable walking aides can be transported in the luggage hold of the van during the service.
Yes. All carriages are heated or air conditioned to suit the outside weather conditions.
Yes, most of the carriages have toilets.
If the cruise ship schedule changes and you are no longer visiting Dunedin, then you will be fully refunded your ticket fare.
Yes, there is a licenced buffet carriage where snack and drinks are available for purchase. A ticket price includes a range of fresh snack options delivered to your seat onboard the train.
