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Dunedin's award winning railway and home of the Taieri Gorge Limited Train The Taieri Gorge Limited train is Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station. Departing daily (except Christmas day) it takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. With full commentary, photographic stops and on board refreshments the train offers year round, all-weather entertainment. You can make the return journey to Pukerangi, or Middlemarch, or use the train as the one leg of your journey to or from Queenstown and Central Otago on our connecting 'Track & Trail' coach.. Experience the heart of Dunedin with a prestige rail journey from one side to the other! Experience spectacular changes of scenery. Learn how people and nature have shaped our heritage. Discover a wide variety of animal and plant life. Admire skillfully crafted stonework on bridges and tunnels. Thrill at grand graceful viaducts spanning deep ravines. Photograph this wild and beautiful area, and disembark at points of interest. Relax with food and drinks, and be enriched and refreshed by the special environment of the Taieri Gorge! The standard trip to Pukerangi is 4 hours return and the longer trip to Middlemarch is approx 6 hours return.
Make the most of your time and see more of Dunedin! Get to know Dunedin's 'other side' - Taieri Gorge Railway stretches 77km, right across our richly varied city. Experience the parts that can never be seen by road! You'll wonder at the forgotten hardships and achievements of our early pioneers. All Weather Enjoyment! Rainy days add a special magic to the Gorge, as the waterfalls, tributary streams and the Taieri River come into their full glory. Unique Features Spectacular and ever-changing scenery which can only be accessed by train. Natural and human history of the area explained with informative commentary; written translations of highlights available in Japanese, German and Mandarin. Grand examples of Victorian stonework on bridges and tunnels and iron latticework viaducts (built 1880s). Passengers may disembark several times at points of interest. Train departs and returns in the town centre at Dunedin's historic Edwardian railway station (built 1904-1907). Carriages Seats are allocated in either: Modern carriages, with air conditioning, tables and panoramic windows. Traditional character carriages (1915 - 1925), with opening windows, single and couple seating, and seats facing the direction of travel. If booking prior to the day of travel it may be possible to ask for a particular carriage style. Light foods, wines, ales and spirits, hot or cold beverages and souvenirs are available from the snack bar car. Set menu meals may be pre-ordered by groups. There is normally wheelchair access to one carridge and toilet on the train - please reserve in advance. The Line The line is part of the now-closed Otago Central Railway of the New Zealand Government Railways (now Tranz Rail), which ran from Wingatui to Cromwell. Tranz Rail Ltd have retained the first 4km of the line from Wingatui as the Taieri Branch to serve local industry and the Taieri Gorge Railway owns the 60kms of line from the 4km to Middlemarch at 64km. Timetable - Summer (Oct - Mar) Train departs at 2.30pm daily to Pukerangi plus morning trips to Middlemarch, Pukerangi or Palmerston on selected days. Pukerangi Summer 2.30pm to Pukerangi Friday / Sunday Double 9.30am to Middlemarch, 2.30pm to Pukerangi Holiday Double 9.30am to Pukerangi, 2.30pm to Pukerangi Seasider Wednesday 9.30am to Palmerston, 2.30pm to Pukerangi Timetable - Winter (May - Sep) Train departs at 12.30pm daily to Pukerangi plus morning Seasiders to Palmerston on selected days. Pukerangi Winter 12.30pm to Pukerangi Seasider Special 9.30am to Palmerston, 12.30pm to Pukerangi
Please confirm the timetable before making plans. It is often possible to schedule additional trips
for guaranteed groups - check to see if additional trips are running.
Taieri Gorge Railway reserves the right to cancel or alter any service when necessary, withour prior notice. (If the Seasider to Palmerston cannot run an alternative train to Pukerangi will run on the same timetable) Connections & Going Further As well as our scheduled trains we can arrange for you to do much more... Scenic coach connection to / from Queenstown and Central Otago connecting with The Taieri Gorge Limited While in Dunedin visit ours city's attractions or Middlemarch and the Strath Taieri Walk or cycle the 'Otago Central Rail Trail' along the formation of the closed railway line from Middlemarch to Clyde. We can carry your bikes and/or luggage and connect you with the trail. Charters An exclusive charter may be more practical for groups of 80 + pax. Trains may be chartered to the Taieri River Gorge or any South Island destination with rail access*. Flexible duration. (* Restrictions may apply to journeys outside the Dunedin area to comply with Tranz Rail operational requirements) Car Parking Two large car parks are available for parking beside the railway station. These are pay and display parks which usually charge one nz dollar per hour. You should allow 20 mintues to park your car and purchase your tickets. |
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