An aerial view of the grand, ornate Dunedin Railway Station surrounded by gardens, city streets, and rolling hills under a blue sky.

Getting to Dunedin

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Make Dunedin part of your South Island journey

Dunedin is located on the southeast coast of New Zealand's South Island and can be reached by air and road. Once you're here, Dunedin Railway Station is located in the central city.

By air

By air

Dunedin Airport connects the city with domestic destinations. The airport is approximately 22 kilometres from Dunedin Railway Station, with taxis and shuttle services available.

An aerial view of the historic Dunedin Railway Station in New Zealand, featuring formal gardens and a seagull flying in the foreground.

By road

Dunedin sits on State Highway 1, connecting the city north towards Ōamaru and Christchurch and south towards Invercargill. Road connections also lead inland towards Central Otago and Queenstown.

Arriving by cruise ship

Arriving by cruise ship

Most cruise ships visiting Dunedin berth at Port Chalmers, north of central Dunedin.

Cruise Passenger Information

Once you're here