Iconic Train Trip through the Taieri Gorge
Experience our most iconic trip through the stunning Taieri Gorge. Travel across Otago’s sweeping countryside, traverse towering viaducts and glide along the rushing Taieri River.
The Taieri Gorge | 5 hours | Destination: Pukerangi (via Taieri Gorge)
Train Trip Highlights
- Explore Otago's rich history and admire the scenery on our most iconic train trip through the Taieri Gorge.
- Admire the engineering feats of early railway pioneers and hear their stories from our onboard commentator.
- Travel through hand-made tunnels and cross the Wingatui Viaduct, the tallest wrought iron structure in Australasia.
- Stretch your legs and take some photos at Pukerangi.
Traveling one-way between Pukerangi and Dunedin
We offer both return and one-way train tickets on The Taieri Gorge train.
If you are traveling one-way from Pukerangi to Dunedin, please wait for the train at the Pukerangi station and have your ticket ready to show the guard:
- If your train departs Dunedin at 9.30am: please wait beside the Pukerangi Station at 11.15am
- If your train departs Dunedin at 3pm: please wait beside the Pukerangi Station at 4.45pm
Group Bookings
- Seating is General Admission. We recommend arriving early to find preferred seating together.
- Private carriages may be available on request if you have a group of 30+ passengers.
Food and Beverage
- Available for purchase from the on-board Café.
Additional information
- All tickets are GST inclusive and subject to Terms & Conditions.
- Seating is General Admission. Your carriage may be allocated to improve your boarding and disembarking experience.
- We have limited space onboard. If you wish to travel with a bike or other large items, please contact our team to request storage space at least 72 hours before your train trip begins.
- For more information about this train excursion please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.