Dunedin Taieri Gorge Railway Return Tour

Ride the Taieri Gorge on a scenic train tour with a live onboard storyteller and café access by Precinct.

Getting started

Check in for The Taieri Gorge - Return at Dunedin Railway Station up to 1 hour before departure, making sure to complete this at least 15 minutes before the train leaves. If your ticket states Wingatui as your boarding point, wait on the platform at the time marked. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes, with warm and waterproof layers recommended for changing weather.

What to expect

Taieri Gorge scenic railway

This Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Tour carries you from Dunedin Railway Station into the iconic Taieri Gorge and out toward Pukerangi, before returning to Dunedin Railway Station. If your ticket shows Wingatui as your boarding point, you may board there instead. The route showcases Otago's landscapes along with the region's rail engineering.

Features

• A scenic train tour through Taieri Gorge lets you watch the terrain shift from the city outskirts into the steep-sided gorge, with no Wi-Fi and limited reception helping you enjoy a digital detox during the journey.
• Along the way you pass handmade tunnels and cross the Wingatui Viaduct, recognised as the tallest wrought-iron structure in Australasia, with views down into the Taieri River and surrounding countryside.
• A live onboard storyteller provides local insights and stories, sharing commentary about Otago's rich history and pointing out key engineering feats and landscape features as you travel.
• You have access to the onboard café run by Precinct, so you can purchase refreshments while you ride, then later use the opportunity to stretch your legs in the open air when the train stops at Pukerangi.

Wrapping up

The journey concludes back at your original departure point, where you disembark and make your own onward arrangements, since transport to and from Dunedin Railway Station is not included.