The Whale Train

25/01/2024

19/01/2024

𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! Picton to Christchurch! A truly moving journey of postcard perfect landscapes and rugged coastal beauty where the mountains rise to greet the sea. Powered by Steam Locomotive between Picton-Kaikoura and powered by 1950’s classic DA locomotive between Kaikoura-Christchurch. Day Trips and Weekend Trips available. For bookings & more details, go to www.whaletrain.co.nz

The Whale Train is a heritage Steam Train journey from Marlborough along the coast to Kaikoura. Between Kaikoura and Christchurch, The Whale Train is hauled by a heritage DA locomotive. Day trips and weekend trips available.

05/01/2024

Experience a magnificent heritage rail journey on The Whale Train between Picton and Christchurch. First trip is in January, Book Now! Postcard perfect landscapes and rugged coastal beauty where the mountains rise to greet the sea. Hauled by Steam Locomotive between Picton-Kaikoura and powered by 1950’s classic DA locomotive between Kaikoura-Christchurch. For bookings & more details, go to www.whaletrain.co.nz

20/12/2023

The Whale Train! Now travelling between Picton and Christchurch! A truly moving journey of postcard perfect landscapes and rugged coastal beauty where the mountains rise to greet the sea. Powered by Steam Locomotive between Picton-Kaikoura and powered by 1950’s classic DA locomotive between Kaikoura-Christchurch. Day Trips and Weekend Trips available.
For bookings & more details, go to www.whaletrain.co.nz

18/12/2023

The Whale Train journeys between the small port town of Picton, known as “the gateway” to the South Island, and the mainland’s hub, Christchurch. Your heritage train is powered by the famous WW1 Memorial “Passchendaele” Steam Locomotive between Picton-Kaikoura and then powered by our retro, red and white, 1950’s classic DA locomotive between Kaikoura-Christchurch.