Kaikoura

THE JOURNEY

Enjoy a majestic heritage steam train experience from the heart of the Marlborough winelands to the coastal town of Kaikoura, known for its abundant marine wildlife, famed resident sperm whale population and dramatic mountain vistas. Follow the ‘Guardians of the Seas’ – the mountains of the Southern Alps – that rise majestically from the deep trenches of the Southern Ocean along the journey.

The Steam Train has the advantage of balconies at both ends of each carriage which enables passengers a convenient viewing position along the scenic journey.

At the time of booking, you can opt to purchase a picnic lunch box to be enjoyed on the train journey between Blenheim-Kaikoura (south) or you can pre-purchase a picnic lunch box to be enjoyed at Kekerengu on the return journey (north) .

Train Times & Dates: (click on the date to book)

• 10th December 2023: SOLD OUT train departs Blenheim @ 07:50am; train arrives Kaikoura @ 11:10am; train departs Kaikoura @ 12:10pm; train arrives in Kekerengu @ 13:10; train departs Kekerengu @ 14:10; train arrives Blenheim @ 15:50pm (same day return)
• 6th April 2024: train departs Blenheim @ 07:50am; train arrives Kaikoura @ 11:10am; train departs Kaikoura @ 12:10pm; train arrives in Kekerengu @ 13:10; train departs Kekerengu @ 14:10; train arrives Blenheim @ 15:50pm (same day return)
• 26th April 2024: train departs Blenheim @ 07:50am; train arrives Kaikoura @ 11:10am; train departs Kaikoura @ 12:10pm; train arrives in Kekerengu @ 13:10; train departs Kekerengu @ 14:10; train arrives Blenheim @ 15:50pm (same day return)

Please note carriage seating is pre-allocated. If you would like to be seated with friends or family that are not included on your booking ie. they have booked separately, then please add their names in the Note section when completing your booking.

Only fully collapsible, smaller sized baby strollers, or walkers, can be transported on board the train.