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

Explore Otago

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From coast to inland landscapes

Dunedin sits within a region of dramatically changing landscapes.

From the Pacific coastline to the Taieri Gorge, historic towns and the drier landscapes of Central Otago, there are many ways to extend your journey beyond the city.

Use rail as part of the journey or connect with road and cycling experiences to travel further.

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

Explore by rail

Travel through the Taieri Gorge or north along the coast aboard our scenic trains.

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

Explore by bike

Connect with cycling experiences and the Otago Central Rail Trail.

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

Explore by road

Continue from the railway towards destinations including Central Otago and Queenstown.