Taieri Gorge Railway & Dunedin Sightseeing

Taieri Gorge Railway & Dunedin Sightseeing

Your coach will meet you at the port and take you to Dunedin Railway station, the most photographed building in New Zealand and here you board your train for your excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel through the spectacular Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi, crossing wrought iron viaducts and going through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago.

The train will stop or slow down at various scenic points along the way for photos where you can disembark and stretch your legs. Stand on the open air platforms while the train moves or enjoy a quiet drink and food from the on board cafe and listen to an entertaining and informative live commentary.

Back in Dunedin, rejoin your coach for a 2 hour tour of the city’s highlights. Your tour includes the ‘dress circle’ of Dunedin’s original homes of the wealthy settlers, a drive up the world’s steepest street to a looking for views over the city and through the Otago University Campus. Head out to the Peninsula high road for magnificent views of the peninsula and harbour and finally down to the St Clair beach esplanade before returning to your ship.

Highlights

• Journey on the Taieri Gorge Railway
• Viaducts and tunnels
• Full commentary on the construction and history of the railway
• Otago University
• Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street
• Olveston House
• Lookout over Dunedin harbour and city
• Otago Peninsula

Tour Departures

• Frequency: Departures coincide with cruise ship arrivals.
• Departure Point: Port Chalmers – a short walk from the gangway
• Departure Time: 9.00am but on some days the ships may arrive or depart at different times so tour times will be adjusted to suit. If the tour is unable to reach Dunedin Railway Station in time for the departure of the Taieri Gorge train then the tour will be adjusted so you will travel by coach to meet the train and return to Dunedin by train.
• Duration: 7 hours
• Return Details: 4.00pm – 4.30 pm
• Closed: This tour only operates on days cruise ships arrive into Port Chalmers

Important Information

• Lunch is not included
• Children under 2 years old can travel free of charge and are not assigned a seat unless a seat is required then child rates apply
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher.

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