Things to Do in Dunedin & Otago
Make Dunedin more than a stop along the way
Dunedin combines heritage, wildlife, coastline, landscapes and easy access to wider Otago, making it a place worth building into your South Island itinerary rather than simply passing through.
Start in central Dunedin at Dunedin Railway Station, explore the city, take a scenic train journey or use Dunedin as the beginning of a wider trip through Otago.
Take a scenic train journey from Dunedin
You don't need to drive to leave the city behind. Scenic train journeys depart from Dunedin Railway Station and provide a different way to experience the landscapes surrounding Dunedin.
Explore the Taieri Gorge
Take an approximately five-hour return journey from Dunedin to Pukerangi through the remote Taieri Gorge.
The railway travels through landscapes inaccessible by road, passing through historic tunnels and across viaducts as it follows the Taieri River inland.
See the coast aboard The Seasider
Travel north from Dunedin Railway Station and experience Dunedin's coastline by rail.
Explore Dunedin Railway Station
Make time to explore before or after your train journey. Dunedin Railway Station is a heritage attraction as well as a working railway station, with architecture, history, gardens, businesses and experiences to discover.
Continue your journey through Otago
Dunedin can also be the starting point for a wider journey.
Explore options for travelling beyond the city, including connections towards Middlemarch, cycling experiences, Central Otago and Ōamaru.
Visiting Dunedin on a cruise?
If you have one day in Dunedin, planning around your ship's arrival and departure times is important.
Discover scenic rail experiences, transport information and practical advice specifically for cruise passengers visiting Dunedin.
