TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY
One of the world’s
GREAT TRAIN
TRIPS
THE SEASIDER
Spectacular Pacific
COAST TRAIN
TRIPS
2016-17 TRIP GUIDE
Must-do adventures
Rail links
Taieri Gorge Railway and The Seasider train journeys
consistently achieve the highest satisfaction ratings
of Dunedin’s visitor attractions.
Otago Central Rail Trail link
They are perfect all-weather activities for people of all
ages. The carriages are enclosed and heated, and on most
trains you can take in uninterrupted views from open air
platforms. Light food, tea, coffee and drinks are available
for purchase on board. All trains are fully licensed.
Check out the timetables in this brochure. Then book your
Dunedin adventure online at www.dunedinrailways.co.nz
or phone +64 3 477-4449.
Taieri Gorge Railway is a great way to start or finish your
adventure on the Otago Central Rail Trail. It links Dunedin
and Pukerangi daily, and Dunedin and Middlemarch on
scheduled days. Your bicycle can travel on the train with
you – booking essential. For information on the Otago
Central Rail Trail visit www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz
Dunedin/Queenstown/Wanaka links
All aboard the train and road coach combinations linking
Dunedin with Queenstown and Wanaka. For timetable
information and bookings visit www.dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train charters
Hire a train for your group’s big event. Our trains can
take you on the Taieri River Gorge line or any line in New
Zealand. A train trip is a novel addition to corporate and
sports event programmes, and for taking wedding guests
to and from a trackside venue. For more information and
bookings visit www.dunedinrailways.co.nz
Dunedin Railway Station
u Via the rugged Taieri River Gorge, west of Dunedin
u Dunedin-Pukerangi/Middlemarch-Dunedin options
u Operates daily – see the timetable
Taieri Gorge Railway is a spectacular train journey giving
you views of Dunedin City, Taieri Plain and the Taieri River
Gorge that you can only see by train.
Emmy Award-winning television series Great Scenic Railway
Journeys described it as “one of the world’s great train trips”.
The Taieri River Gorge is dramatic in all seasons and all
weathers with dark peaty pools, white water rapids, sheer
cliffs, towering viaducts and ten tunnels.
Constructing the line was an engineering marvel and its
Breathtaking landscapes at The Notches
colourful history is part of the adventure. There is a live
commentary.
A four hours return journey operates daily travelling as far
as Pukerangi, a farm hamlet 250 metres above sea level.
The train stops for a short while for the locomotive to switch
ends for the return journey.
A six hours return journey on scheduled days continues
beyond Pukerangi to the end of the line at Middlemarch.
The train stops here for one hour, time enough to explore
this quiet country town.
Middlemarch is the eastern portal of the hugely popular
Otago Central Rail Trail and Dunedin Railways provides
a link to the trail. We can also transport your bicycle.
Uninterrupted views from open platforms
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See places you can only take in by train and relax all the way
Taieri Gorge Winter
Taieri Gorge Summer am Taieri Gorge Summer pm Taieri Gorge Middlemarch Bookings for all trips:
4 hours return
4 hours return
Depart Dunedin 12:30pm
Arrive Pukerangi 2:35pm
Depart Pukerangi 2:45pm
Arrive Dunedin 4:30pm
Depart Dunedin 9:30am
Arrive Pukerangi 11:35am
Depart Pukerangi 11:45am
Arrive Dunedin *1:30pm
4 hours return
Depart Dunedin 2:30pm
Arrive Pukerangi 4:35pm
Depart Pukerangi 4:45pm
Arrive Dunedin 6:30pm
6 hours return
Depart Dunedin 9:30am
Arr. Middlemarch12:00pm
Dep. Middlemarch 1:00pm
Arrive Dunedin 3:25pm
Online dunedinrailways.co.nz
Phone +64 3 477-4449
Departs Dunedin Railway
Station, Anzac
Avenue, Dunedin
Taieri Gorge Railway operates on most days of the year – see the timetable and match the colours of the journey options to the dates.
* On days when there is a cruise ship visiting Dunedin the morning train will return at a later time of 2.15pm – this will be advised at the time of booking.
White dates denote no Taieri Gorge Railway service. Timetable subject to change. See the guide in this brochure for information about your journey.
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u Via the Pacific Coast Railway, north of Dunedin
u Operates on scheduled days – see the timetable
— Dunedin-Waitati-Dunedin, 90 minutes return
— Dunedin-Moeraki Boulders-Dunedin, 7 hours return
— Dunedin-Oamaru-Dunedin, 7 hours return
The Pacific Coast Railway north of Dunedin was considered
the highlight of a now bygone South Island Main Trunk Line
journey with stunningly beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean,
white-sand beaches and rolling East Otago farmlands.
You will travel on board the ‘Dunedin Silver Fern’ with first
class comfort, panoramic windows, air conditioning and table
service.
Waitati Seasider is a 90 minutes ‘express’ journey which
pauses at the township of Waitati beside Blueskin Bay
before returning to Dunedin. The views of Otago Harbour,
Port Chalmers, Careys Bay, Mapoutahi Peninsula and
Blueskin Bay are spectacular.
First-class comfort on ‘Dunedin Silver Fern’
Hop-off, hop-on at Moeraki Boulders.
Oamaru Seasider is a 7 hours return journey, with big ocean
views along the way, including beautiful Warrington, Karitane
and Katiki beaches. There is a one hour stopover in Oamaru
for you to explore the whitestone architecture, Victorian
Heritage Precinct, quirky Steampunk sculptures, art galleries,
craft shops and cafés. Take some time to visit the boat haven
and playground at Friendly Bay with its novel tree stump
carvings.
Moeraki Boulders Seasider is a hop-off, hop-on option with
the Oamaru Seasider so you can visit and explore Moeraki
Boulders. Enjoy two hours to marvel at these geological
phenomena and stroll along the beach. Take your own lunch
or you can buy it at Moeraki Café. The Oamaru Seasider will
pick you up at about 2pm on its return journey to Dunedin.
Passengers should have a reasonable level of mobility as the hop-off hop-on involves
stepping down off the train without a platform and a walk of approximately 600 metres
each way to and from the beach where the boulders are located.
Explore Oamaru and its celebrated Victorian architecture
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Waitati Seasider
Oamaru/Moeraki Boulders Seasider
90 minutes return
7 hours return
3 trips each scheduled day:
Depart Dunedin 10:00am
11:50am
2:00pm
Depart Dunedin 9:30am
Arrive Oamaru 12:30pm
Depart Oamaru 1:30pm
Arrive Dunedin 4:30pm
The Seasider operates on scheduled days – see the timetable and match the
colours of the journey options to the dates. This timetable and the use of
‘Dunedin Silver Fern’ are subject to change without prior notice.
Guide for all services
Booking is essential. Please make your booking, then obtain your seating
ticket from Dunedin Railway Station BEFORE you board the train.
All trains depart from and return to Dunedin Railway Station. Taieri Gorge
Railway trains also stop at Wingatui where you can board/disembark. One
way fares are available for all services.
All carriages are fully enclosed and have heating. Train sets comprise
heritage carriages and/or modern carriages featuring panoramic windows,
dining tables, and air conditioning more suited to group seating. Trains have
open air viewing platforms (except ‘Dunedin Silver Fern’). The Seasider trips
are on board the ‘Dunedin Silver Fern’, with first class comfort, table service,
panoramic windows and air conditioning.
There is an informative live commentary on all trips and photo stops en
route whenever possible.
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Jun ‘16 18
Souvenirs, light foods, tea, coffee, wines, ales and other drinks are for sale
on board. BYO liquor is not permitted. Major credit cards accepted.
Sorry, eftpos and debit cards are not accepted on board the train.
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Aug ‘16 21
Wheelchair access is normally available – please reserve this in advance.
Toilets are situated on board all trains.
Sep ‘16 11
Pay & Display parking is available on Anzac Avenue at the north end of
Dunedin Railway Station.
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The boat haven at Friendly Bay, Oamaru
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Group and corporate charters are available. Dunedin Railways also offers
a complete booking and ticketing service for Cook Strait ferries, train and
coach travel, accommodation and attractions throughout New Zealand.
Important information: Dunedin Railways reserves the right to cancel or
alter any services, and change carriages and/or equipment without prior
notice. Timetables are adjusted to take maximum advantage of New Zealand
Daylight Saving, effective from late-September to early-April. Please confirm
timetable with our booking office (03) 477-4449. If the office is unattended,
please leave a message.
Reservations and enquiries for all services:
Onlinewww.dunedinrailways.co.nz
Phone +64 3 477-4449
Reception Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
Postal
PO Box 140, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
[email protected]
Fax
+64 3 477-4953
© Dunedin Railways April 2015