About Dunedin Railway Station
More than a century of railway stories
Dunedin Railway Station is one of Dunedin's best-known landmarks, but there is more to its story than its distinctive architecture.
The station has been part of Dunedin since 1906, while the railway travelling beyond it has connected the city with communities and landscapes further inland for even longer.
Today, those histories continue through a working railway station and scenic rail operation based here.
Explore the story of the landmark, the railway and the scenic train journeys that continue to evolve from Dunedin Railway Station.
Our Story
The scenic rail operation based at Dunedin Railway Station has a story of its own. Follow its journey from the early Otago Central Railway and community rail excursions, through the Taieri Gorge Railway and Dunedin Railways, to today's Dunedin Railway Station brand.
History
Discover the history of Dunedin Railway Station, from the development of a new station for a growing city to its opening in 1906 and changing role over more than a century.
Architecture
Look closer at the contrasting stonework, mosaic floors, stained glass and railway details that make Dunedin Railway Station one of the city's most recognisable buildings.
The Railway
Follow the story of the railway beyond the station. Discover how the Otago Central Railway was built through the Taieri Gorge, the engineering required to create it and how part of the historic line continues to carry passengers today.
Dunedin Railway Station Today
The station's story is still being written. Discover how the heritage landmark is used today as a place to visit, home to businesses and experiences, venue for events and exhibitions, and departure point for scenic rail journeys.