Taieri Gorge Railway

A ride on the Taieri Gorge Railway Scenic Train is a joy to travel in Dunedin. The train departs from Dunedin Railway Station. Along the way, you can admire the old Oviston House and get a rough taste of the luxurious life of Dunedin nobles in the Edwardian era. Taking the train, you will pass through the rugged and spectacular Taieri Gorge tunnels, twisty roads, rugged valleys... The beauty is like a delicate scroll, slowly unfolding before your eyes. The Taieri Sightseeing Train route is 60 kilometers long. It was built in 1879. It was originally a civilian line. In the early days, it was mainly used by Dunedin merchants and merchants in the center of Otago to transport fruit, animals, petrol, oil, letters and other transactions. Items, which ceased operation in 1990, are now an old train full of old memories and carrying you slowly back to the old days. Trains depart daily from Dunedin Railway Station. The sightseeing route provides a full range of English explanations, and there are photo stops. Refreshments are provided along the way, and comfortable heating facilities are provided in winter.