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Experience

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More than the view from the window

A scenic train journey is made up of more than where the railway goes.

It's the changing view outside your window, the sound and movement of travelling by rail, stories shared along the way, time on a viewing platform, something from the onboard café and the people who bring the journey to life.

Explore what it's like to travel aboard our trains and the railway, landscapes and stories behind the experience.

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Onboard Experience

Discover our classic railway carriages, seating, facilities and what to expect during your journey.

Step Onboard
Passengers sit by a The Seasider train window, looking out at a calm ocean and distant Otago hills.

Scenic Viewing

See the landscape from your seat, viewing platforms and our dedicated viewing experience.

Explore Scenic Viewing
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Food & Drink

Discover what's available from the onboard café on every scenic journey.

Food & Drink
Four people from behind watch a The Taieri Gorge train crossing a trestle bridge before a steep hill.

Railway Stories

Every section of railway has stories to tell. Discover the people, places and engineering behind the route.

Railway Stories
A man leans out of the Taieri Gorge train window, talking on a walkie, as people stand on the platform nearby.

The People

Meet some of the people who keep the railway moving and bring its stories to life.

Meet the People
A historic Dunedin Railway Station building with a tall clock tower viewed across a wide street.

Our Heritage

Explore the heritage behind the railway, our trains and more than a century of rail travel from Dunedin.

Discover Our Heritage
Aerial view of a rocky Otago headland covered in green vegetation, jutting into vibrant turquoise ocean water with sandy beaches below.

The Landscape

From Pacific coastline to the Taieri Gorge, discover the landscapes our trains travel through.

Explore the Landscape