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Getting Around Dunedin & Otago

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Connect the pieces of your journey

Rail is one way to explore from Dunedin Railway Station, but it can also connect with road, cycling and local transport.

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Around Dunedin

Central Dunedin is compact, with many attractions within walking distance of the station. Local buses, taxis and rideshare services provide additional options.

The Taieri Gorge Train travels along the rocky Taieri gorge beside the winding Taieri river.

By scenic rail

The Taieri Gorge travels inland towards Pukerangi, while The Seasider follows the railway north along the coast.

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By bike

Bikes can be carried aboard The Taieri Gorge by advance booking, with capacity for up to 10 bikes, making it possible to connect rail with cycling experiences.

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

Onward by road

Selected partners provide onward transport from the railway, including connections towards Queenstown.

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