Dunedin to Queenstown One Way Tour Including Taieri Gorge Train
Overview
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9 hours
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This isn’t just a journey, it’s a story unfolding across gold rush trails, highland outposts, and cinematic landscapes. Travelling from Dunedin to Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi means you’ll experience the very best of Central Otago in a way that’s personal, luxurious, and unforgettable.
Most tours are about getting from A to B. Ours is about everything in between. From the moment you board the historic Taieri Gorge Train in Dunedin, you’re immersed in a world of breathtaking scenery, rich history, and thoughtful stops that showcase Central Otago’s hidden gems.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Will you require seat hire ($20NZD per seat) or will you bring your own?
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Begin your journey in Dunedin, the cultural capital of the South. Admire the elaborate architecture of the station before boarding the Taieri Gorge Train.
Taieri Gorge Railway
Experience the engineering marvel of the Taieri Gorge Railway. Traverse narrow gorges, deep canyons, and century-old viaducts as you travel inland toward the Otago highlands.
What‘s Included
Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
Taieri Gorge Train ticket (Dunedin to Pukerangi)
Small group experience (max 15 guests)
Hotel drop-off in Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel pickup in Dunedin
Safety/Booster seats for children 0 - 7
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Dunedin to Queenstown One Way Tour Including Taieri Gorge Train
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to travel from Dunedin to Queenstown
MichaelK1958,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to travel from Dunedin to Queenstown. The train ride was a lot of fun where the guide told us about all the the sites along the way. Jonathan picked us up at the end of the line and drove us the rest of the way to Queenstown. He was a great guide who filled the day with interesting and often humorous stories about the small towns that we passed through.
Great way to travel from Dunedin to Queenstown
Michael K,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The two part tour started with a train ride through the Taieri Gorge with an excellent guide who narrated the sites along the way At the end of the line, our tour guide Jonathan met us and drove the rest of the way to Queenstown. He was a delightful guy with many interesting stories and lots of humorous trivia about the towns that we passed through.
Brilliant tour
shannonw326,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Learnt lots of interesting things about NZ and the area. Scenery was amazing and really enjoyed the small tour format and meeting other interesting travellers.
Cool Trip!
MattyBerrry,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour both ways, from Dunedin to Queenstown and from Queenstown to Dunedin. It was great! The Taieri Gorge Train was cool and it was great escaping the crowds. I loved the landscape. It's such a pretty place. Glad we booked it.
10/10 Experience
Go65266688607,,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a special trip, maybe the best way to get to Dunedin from Queenstown. The railway through the Taieri Gorge was really amazing, we were captivated the entire way. Our tour guide was really entertaining and make the bus ride really enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend.
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