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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.
Meeting and Pickup
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
Redemption Instructions
Please note: The tour departs at 9am, please arrive at 8.45am to check-in for the tour. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. The sightseeing tour will take in the highlights of central Dunedin City, including the Octagon and several historic sites.
5. See the St Clair beach and esplanade
6. Check out New Zealand’s first botanical garden.
7. 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.
8. 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
Inclusion
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
Exclusion
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
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
Reviews
4.2
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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