Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

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Queenstown, New Zealand

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Taieri Gorge Train ticket (Pukerangi to Dunedin)
Hotel pickup in Queenstown (select locations only)
Morning tea stop in Clyde (food available for purchase)
Fully guided road journey from Queenstown to Pukerangi
Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
Water and snacks provided on the bus only (not available on the train)

Lunch
Hotel drop off in Dunedin

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point. You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there. *Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minute prior to your specific pickup time. *Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. *Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.

Meeting point

The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets, 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
If not being collected from one of our hotel options, please meet your guide at the Marmolada Cafe / The Station home of Adventure

End point

Dunedin Scenic Train Tours | Home of the Taieri Gorge Railway
22 Anzac Avenue, Railway Station, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Your tour ends once the train arrives in Dunedin

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Queenstown (Pass By)

Lake Dunstan (Pass By)

Clyde

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ophir Bridge Road

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Bathans

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pukerangi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taieri Gorge Railway

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dunedin Scenic Train Tours | Home of the Taieri Gorge Railway

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can provide your own or one can be provided for $20 NZD (with 24 hours notice).
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 18 reviews

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Relaxing adventure

cherie_R, Apr 2026

Get ready to de-sress. Very informative. Get to see the different countryside.the bus was Kleenex and both train was comfortable

S bot of a trek to...

Jackie_F, Jan 2026

A trek to Dunedin, but they made it comfortable and the guide was ver knowledgeable and kind. Train is good, and Dunedin was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful city and great way to travel to it. Would have book a bit more time in Dunedin if I knew how wonderful it is.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Kia ora! Thanks for travelling to Dunedin with us through the Taieri Gorge by train. This new tour s a great way to to get to and from Dunedin! Travelling from Queenstown you'll get off the beaten track, journey through some old Gold Mining towns and through the rural farming area of Central Otago and the Maniototo. Lots of Historic areas that make up the history of the region...more cows and sheep you have ever seen! Once you get to Pukerangi you then take a train trip through the rustic Taieri Gorge to Dunedin. This train trip takes you through some incredible viaducts and tunnels and and drops you off at the very beautiful historic Dunedin Railway station! Dunedin born of Scottish ancestry has lots of historic buildings and the infamous Otago University. Unique penguin and wildlife tours along the Otago peninsula and beautiful beaches at St Clair top it off as a wonderful place to visit! Thanks for travelling with the Cheeky Kiwi Travel Team!

Tour and train ride from Queenstown to Dunedin.

Michael_K, Dec 2025

Our tour guide Colin picked us up promptly at our hotel and headed on to Dunedin. He was a great guide and had thorough knowledge of the countryside and answered all our questions. Afterwards, we took the train the rest of the route to Dunedin and had spectacular views. The tour guide on the train continued with all the history the gold mining and all about the construction of the rail line. I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially to first time visitors to the region.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Kia ora! We really appreciate your review of one of our new tours to and from Queenstown and Dunedin. Colin is a very knowledgeable guide, and it looks like you were all well entertained on your trip. The rail journey is a journey back in time through the early gold mining route that created most of the early history into Central Otago. Old rail trail through many viaducts and tunnels caps off a great day out! Thanks for travelling with Cheeky Kiwi travel!