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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
$165.15
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Overview

The Taieri Gorge Railway offers a breathtaking journey through the stunning scenery surrounding the Taieri River in Dunedin. This popular shore excursion combines scenic train travel with a city sightseeing tour, making it a must-do for visitors.

  • 🚆 Depart from Dunedin Port at 8:45 am, with a prompt arrival at 8:30 am to board the coach.
  • 🌄 Experience the Taieri Gorge Railway at 9:30 am, traveling through spectacular gorges, wrought iron viaducts, and historic hand-carved tunnels.
  • 📸 Enjoy numerous photo stops throughout the 4.5-hour round trip journey, capturing the majestic landscapes of the gorge.
  • 🏙️ Rejoin your coach at Dunedin Railway Station at 2:30 pm for a 2-hour sightseeing tour of Dunedin's highlights.
  • 🌟 Discover central Dunedin City, including the Octagon and various historic sites that showcase the city's rich heritage.
  • 🏖️ Visit St Clair beach and esplanade, soaking in the coastal beauty of New Zealand.
  • 🌳 Explore New Zealand's first botanical garden, a serene spot rich in diverse plant life.
  • 🏡 Travel through the 'dress circle' of Dunedin, admiring the original homes of wealthy settlers.
  • 🗺️ Ascend the world's steepest street to a lookout, offering breathtaking views of the city, university campus, and the Peninsula high road.
  • 📅 Return to Port Chalmers around 4:00/4:30 pm, concluding your memorable day of exploration.

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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
Meeting instructions are: The tour will depart from the Visitors' Building on the ship's wharf at 8.45AM. The Driver / Guide will meet you inside by the Private Tours area. Look out for our sign "Welcome LEISURE TOURS" Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure
Return details
Meeting instructions are: The tour will depart from the Visitors' Building on the ship's wharf at 8.45AM. The Driver / Guide will meet you inside by the Private Tours area. Look out for our sign "Welcome LEISURE TOURS" Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure

  • At 8.45am the coach departs the Dunedin Port and takes you to the Dunedin Railway Station. Please be there at 8.30am for a 8.45am departure. (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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience 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
    $165.15
    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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