Iconic Train Trip through the Taieri Gorge
The Taieri Gorge | 5 hours | Destination: Pukerangi (via Taieri Gorge)
Travel across Otago’s sweeping countryside, traverse towering viaducts and glide along the rushing Taieri River.
Train Trip Highlights
- Enjoy incredible scenery in the Taieri Gorge as you hear stories about Otago's rich history from our onboard commentator
- Admire the engineering feats of early railway pioneers including hand-made tunnels and the Wingatui Viaduct: the tallest wrought iron structure in Australasia
- Take a break from the digital world as you journey through breathtaking landscapes with no Wi-Fi and limited reception to distract you
- Stretch your legs in the open air of Pukerangi: option available to travel one-way between Pukerangi and Dunedin
Every trip includes
- Scenic train tour through the iconic Taieri Gorge
- Live onboard storyteller with local insights and stories
- An onboard café. There’s something magical about enjoying a fresh bite as the scenery glides past. At our onboard café, the team from Precinct create seasonal, locally made food — perfect for enjoying as the scenery rolls by
- Please note that this service does not include transport to the Dunedin Railway Station
Please note: The Taieri Gorge is not running on the 13/7, 20/7 or the 2/8 due to KiwiRail track maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Additional information
- All tickets sold are GST inclusive and subject to Terms & Conditions.
- For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.