Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing
(308) Reviews
Port Chalmers
About
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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Port pick-up and drop-off
Round-trip tour on the Taieri Gorge Railway
Dunedin city sightseeing tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Beach Street Wharf
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
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing
(308) Reviews
Port Chalmers
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$147.00
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Port pick-up and drop-off
Round-trip tour on the Taieri Gorge Railway
Dunedin city sightseeing tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Beach Street Wharf
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
Itinerary
1
Port Chalmers Wharf
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.
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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
4 hours
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Dunedin Railway Station
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.
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Dunedin
The sightseeing tour will take in the highlights of central Dunedin City, including the Octagon and several historic sites.
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St Clair Beach
See the St Clair beach and esplanade
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Dunedin Botanic Garden
Check out New Zealand’s first botanical garden.
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Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World
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.
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University of Otago
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
