Dunedin's Scenic Train Tours

Journey into landscapes shaped by time.

From the Taieri Gorge to the Pacific coast, the landscape shifts as the journey unfolds.
This is more than a train ride, it’s a way to experience the region — through its history, its scale, and the stories carried along the line.

Keep scrolling. Your journey begins here.

Hear From Our Customers

The commentary was amazing, and the scenery was beautiful. Loved the little stalls. Just a wonderful journey.

What a joy. Great scenery, Janet was a brilliant commentator. All staff are so friendly, making an effort to chat to everyone. Great food selection. Thoroughly recommend.

Wanted to do this trip for a while now. So glad I did. I was taken on an amazing adventure with lots of history, the commentary was excellent, and the views stunning! Lots of photo opportunities! Another ticked off my bucket list!

Had a lovely time. Enjoyed the food 10/10. Sunny day is a bonus. Highly recommend to everyone.

Lovely experience. Thanks for the memories and the trips story telling.

So enjoyed, staff so friendly & warm-excellent commentary without being boring. Loved every minute of this trip. Wonderful surprise to meet the locals at Pukerangi & very privileged to help support them. Telling everyone about this wonderful trip.

The journey was lovely, and my mother thoroughly enjoyed it as did I. Great tour for people with mobility issues. Scenery was Amazing!!

We travelled with my father who has mobility issues and nothing was a problem. Dennis was super helpful and friendly. The commentary was so informative, humorous and interesting. The food from Precinct was on point! Nice job Dunedin Railways!

Enjoyable way to spend a day. Beautiful scenery. Good for on board. Crafts were sold at the little village where the train repositioned the engines. Very nice homemade soaps, balms and honey.

Great journey through amazing countryside. Take snacks and a camera and enjoy the ride. All ages catered for with 2 chances to hop off. Cinnamon scolls at the market at the end were delicious!

The first part of the train journey was somewhat ordinary but as you travelled further the scenery turned out to be quite dramatic. The commentary was very interesting giving facts and details of the history of the area and the people who worked there during the gold rush of the mid 1800’s. Walking the bridge across the gorge was a welcome interlude. Overall it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

The train journey through some magnificent scenery was amazing. I marvelled at the skills of the long-ago guys who built the track and the bridges. An awesome achievement. Definitely a great trip.

The Dunedin Railway Station Experience

 

Unforgettable Scenery
Explore landscapes only accessible by rail.

Rich Heritage
Journey on one of the world’s great heritage rail routes — a living piece of New Zealand’s story.

Local Storytelling
Our storytellers bring Otago’s history and character to life.

Character & Charm
Enjoy a relaxed journey aboard our classic heritage train.

Dunedin Railways