Uptrain Downtrain: The High Tea and High Drama Express

A Brand New Daytime Dining, Theatre and Train Experience

Step aboard this winter for a splendid affair that blends dining, theatre, and train travel into one magnificent experience, presented by Great Journeys New Zealand and The Court Theatre.

As the train glides through the breath-taking Canterbury landscapes, prepare to be swept away in the opulence of a bygone era. Indulge in a lavish high tea, sparkling champagne all while immersing yourself in the enchanting world of 1920s high society and the drama that unfolds onboard.

Lady Treadle, ever the hostess, has invited the most eligible bachelors from across the land to High Tea, hoping to secure a prosperous future for her daughters and the prestigious Scargill Abbey. But, as with any fine gathering, scandal and gossip will prove just as delectable as the cakes and tea served. And there is no shortage of either.

Join a captivating cast of elegant ladies, charming yet dubious cads, scheming footmen, and ambitious ladies' maids. Will love blossom amidst the intrigue, or will reputations be shattered in the blink of an eye?

Dress in your finest 1920s attire and become part of the story—you never know who you may meet, or what secrets may be revealed...