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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

Location Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
Location Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand
$151.75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel through tunnels and over viaducts on this train-lover’s shore excursion, and then see Dunedin’s top sights before returning to the Dunedin port. This is one of the most popular shore excursions in New Zealand and has been awarded the TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Award.
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

  • Dunedin city sightseeing tour
  • Round-trip tour on the Taieri Gorge Railway
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
All passengers must make their way to the private hire area in the cruise ship pavilion which is well sign posted. Please wait for a "Good Company Tours" representative, they will direct you to the buses outside the Visitor Centre. Please get there around 8.45am for a 9.00am departure.
Return details
All passengers must make their way to the private hire area in the cruise ship pavilion which is well sign posted. Please wait for a "Good Company Tours" representative, they will direct you to the buses outside the Visitor Centre. Please get there around 8.45am for a 9.00am departure.

  • At 9.00am (depending on the cruise ship’s arrival/departure times), the coach departs the Dunedin Port and takes you to the Dunedin Railway Station. (pass by)
  • Taieri Gorge Railway
    At 9.30am, depart Dunedin by train on the Taieri Gorge Railway. You will travel through the spectacular Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. This is one of the great train journeys of a bygone era. Throughout this round trip journey, there will be numerous stops to afford you some magnificent photo opportunities. You will return to Dunedin Railway Station around 2.00 pm
  • 2.30 pm Returning from your 4.5 Taieri Gorge Rail experience you will rejoin your coach at Dunedin Railway Station for your 2 hours Dunedin Highlights / Sightseeing Tour departing from the Dunedin Railway Satation. (pass by)
  • The sightseeing tour will take in the highlights of central Dunedin City, including the Octagon and several historic sites. (pass by)
  • See the St Clair beach and esplanade (pass by)
  • Check out New Zealand’s first botanical garden. (pass by)
  • Take in the ‘dress circle’ of Dunedin’s original homes of the wealthy settlers and travel up the world’s steepest street to a lookout overlooking the city, University campus and out to the Peninsula high road for some spectacular harbour, rural and ocean views. (pass by)
  • See some great views of the New Zealand famous and historic Otago University, before returning to Port Chalmers and your cruise ship around 4 / 4.30 pm (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Should your cruise ship timetable be indicating that you will be berthing in Dunedin (Port Chalmers) at 9.00am or later, this does not preclude you from booking these tour options., however, the itinerary maybe adjusted to accommodate the later arrival of the cruise ship.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
    If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
    If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

    Location Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
    Location Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand
    $151.75
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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