30th August 2025 | Toast to Timaru - Champagne & High Tea Train
Indulge in a day of elegance with champagne, delicious high tea, and breath-taking views as you journey from Christchurch to Timaru. Join The Court Theatre's jesters and drama unfolds aboard in an interactive theatre experience.
Details:
- Christchurch to Timaru, return
- Departing Christchurch Railway Station at 10.15am, returning at 4.05pm
- Enjoy 90 minutes to explore Timaru!
- High tea & Champagne along the journey
- The Court Theatre's 'Uptrain, Downtrain: Timaru Express!' theatre show
- Price: $449 per person
- Departing 30th August 2025
Uptrain Downtrain, performed by The Court Theatre, invites you to join Lady Treadle as she hosts some of the land's most eligible bachelors for High Tea, hoping to secure a match for her daughters and the future of Scargill Abbey. But scandal and gossip can be just as delicious as tea and cakes, and there is plenty of both to be served. Join a cast of elegant ladies, cads, and bounders, scheming footmen, and ambitious ladies' maids. Help decide who will find true love, and who will have their reputations ruined forever.
Embark on a luxurious day trip
Join us for a journey of high tea and high drama as we travel to Timaru. From the team that brought you Murder Mystery on the Tormore Express, meet a new cast of characters full of elegance, wit and intrigue.
Uncover the latest scandal, give advice on which suitor to accept, or just sit back and watch the drama unfold.
Starting with a refreshing drink and platter, you’ll travel south in style, arriving in Timaru at 12:00 pm for an hour and a half of free time to explore the charming shopping streets.
When it’s time to return, sit back and relax as you’re treated to an indulgent high tea, complete with a three-tiered cake stand featuring delightful lunch items, snacks, and delectable cakes. This elegant day out combines delicious treats, bubbly champagne, and stunning views, making it the perfect escape.
Book your seat today for an unforgettable experience!
Treat yourself to a day of indulgence aboard the Champagne High Tea Train to Timaru
Relax and unwind as you sip champagne and enjoy a platter on the journey south. Upon arriving in Timaru, you’ll have time to explore the local shops before reboarding the train for a luxurious high tea experience as you make your way back to Christchurch.
From the scenic views to the gourmet treats, this is the ultimate way to enjoy a day of refinement, relaxation, and indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a special outing with friends or a treat for yourself, this high tea journey promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Seats are limited—book your spot today and treat yourself to a journey of elegance and indulgence!
"It was a great event and so well done to everyone involved. The actors did a fab job and we enjoyed the whole event. I have been non stop recommending to everyone."
Trudy, Tormore Express, New Zealand
Uptrain Downtrain: The High Tea and High Drama Express
Interactive theatre aboard Great Journeys New Zealand's Scenic Trains across three occasions