The Christmas Express: The Case of the Missing Santa

Sun Dec 07 2025 at 12:00 am to 03:30 am UTC+13:00

Railway Station, Anzac Square, Dunedin, New Zealand | Dunedin

Dunedin Railways
Publisher/HostDunedin Railways
The Christmas Express: The Case of the Missing Santa
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Gather your little ones, and climb aboard the train for an interactive Christmas story adventure like no other. Bring your picnic blankets, lunch and enjoy a festive performance by Rainbow Rosalind, fairies, elves, and Santa himself (if we can find him!). There will be singing, dancing and lots of Christmas magic.

What's included:
✨Return Christmas train journey to Hindon with a 1-hour stopover (approx. 3.5 hours return).
✨Activities and entertainment onboard
✨Singing & dancing Christmas show at Hindon
✨Onboard cafe - Local, freshly made food for lunch from the Precinct team
✨ Kids’ Christmas Decoration Competition: Create your own decoration → Hang it on our station tree → Win a Christmas prize pack!

Please note: Rainbow Rosalind will be performing on 7 Dec and Jingle Belle will be performing on 21 Dec.
🎅🏻Optional Santa Photo add-on🎅🏻
Add the Santa Photo option to your ticket, and you'll receive a professional photo taken of your family with Santa once we return to the station.

Book now - these journeys sell out fast!

3.5 hr return journey to Hindon | $79 Adults, $55 Children & 0-3 years old are free.
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