Dunedin Railway Station Today
A working station and a place to visit
Dunedin Railway Station is one of the city's best-known heritage landmarks, but it isn't simply a monument to the past.
Today, the station remains an active visitor destination and working railway station, with scenic trains departing throughout the year alongside businesses, exhibitions, events and public spaces within the building.
Scenic trains still leave from here
Dunedin Railway Station is home to The Taieri Gorge and The Seasider.
Seasonal and special journeys also depart at selected times throughout the year, bringing everything from evening experiences to family events and collaborations onto the railway.
Explore the building
You don't need to travel by train to visit Dunedin Railway Station.
Visitors can explore the public areas of the heritage building, see its architecture, visit businesses and experiences inside and spend time in the station gardens.
What's happening at the Station
The station hosts a changing programme of events, exhibitions and experiences throughout the year.
Businesses at the Station
A range of businesses and visitor experiences operate within Dunedin Railway Station. Opening hours vary between businesses, so check individual listings when planning your visit.
A place where journeys begin
The role of the station has changed since it opened in 1906, but people still come here to begin journeys.
Today those journeys might lead through the Taieri Gorge, north along the coast, around central Dunedin or further into Otago.
