Then return to dunedin for an afternoon tour of the otago peninsula by minivan. Actually, anybody with a love of narrow gauge railways will enjoy this series because some of the lines are fantastic. Dunedins taieri gorge railway follows the trail of 19th century gold miners to the gold fields of central otago. Taieri gorge railway dunedin 2020 all you need to know. The taieri gorge railway is the ideal way to access the rail trail. It is a fantastic all weather trip and can be enjoyed any time of year. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd youtube. The trail follows the old central otago branch railway line from middlemarch to clyde. Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in january 2014. Today we awoke early again, heading into dunedin to take the taieri gorge railway trip.
Taieri gorge railway train journey dunedin railways. A change in the weather can noticeably change the scenery on offer the taieri gorge is emotionally akin to the weather so it changes constantly. Welcome to the rail and maritime transport union of new zealand. Taieri gorge railway tour from dunedin 2020 dunedin. Explore the spectacular landscapes of dunedin and the surrounding otago region with dunedin railways. The train we took went all the way to middlemarch, which felt like the middle of nowhere. Congratulations taieri gorge railway rankers travellervoted awards 2012 rail winner. The line follows a river valley with great views of the river. Taieri gorge railway scenic rail tour return epic deals.
Dunedin, new zealand we took the train ride when our cruise ship voyager of the seas docked in dunedin. This is a fascinating journey into some of new zealands most iconic scenery and history, where passengers are amazed at the engineering feats of new zealands early pioneers, set among the stunning landscape of the gorge. The train steams through vivid south island landscapes including the taieri plains and taieri gorge, stopping en route for photo ops plus a leg stretch in pukerangi. Ride the taieri gorge railway on a roundtrip route from dunedin to pukerangi, and take a guided tour of the otago peninsula by minivan in the afternoon. The price of our taieri gorge railway journey is different to that of the experience sold on the cruise ships as the two journeys are quite different products. Seasider train run by taieri gorge railway tripadvisor. Taieri gorge railway, the dunedin railway station, anzac square, dunedin. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this smallgroup tour limited to 19. For 35 years the taieri gorge railway and the otago excursion train trust had taken tourists. Youll see the scenery from the train, and ride in the engine cab through tunnels and soar over bridges on one of new zealands most spectacular train rides. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd duration. Dunedin railways formerly the taieri gorge railway is an operator of a railway line and tourist trains based at dunedin railway station in the south island of new zealand. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this smallgroup tour limited to 19 people. Taieri gorge limited a new zealand rail adventuretaieri.
The railway is a councilcontrolled trading organisation formerly known as a local authority trading enterprise owned jointly by the dunedin city council and the otago excursion train trust. Departs daily from dunedin into the spectacular narrow and exhilarating taieri gorge. If you want a shoutout please put in the comments of any video a short sentence about your channel max 1 sentence, a link to your logo, and a link to your channel. Track and trail queenstown and wanaka if you are looking at travelling onto queenstown or wanaka or vice versa then the track and trail tour may be just the trip. Had the pleasure of doing this train ride during cadburys chocolate festival brilliant fun. Dunedin railways limiteds track and equipment will be mothballed, and 51 staff may lose their jobs due to the economic effects of covid19. Departing daily from downtown dunedin into the taieri gorge, this trip travels through some of new zealands most beautiful scenery which can not seen from the road. The taieri gorge railway and the seasider rail journey are both considered highlights in new zealands rail network. About half way up the train changes side of the valley.
Dunedin railways taieri gorge railway and the seasider, dunedin, new zealand. Departing daily from downtown dunedin into the taieri gorge, this trip travels through some of new zealands most beautiful and ever changing scenery which can not seen from the road. Taieri gorge railway operated by dunedin railways is one of the worlds great train trips and one of dunedins top attractions. Combine a wealth of history with railway charm and the result is one of new zealands bestloved scenic railway journeys. May 01, 2016 just once a year you can experience on foot a walk like no other the taieri gorge rail walk. Sep 27, 20 running almost every day of the year, the taieri gorge railway tgr is a mustdo for train buffs visiting the dunedin area. Dunedin railways which dunedin city council owns a controlling stake in will no longer be running taieri gorge train excursions to. Whether or whether not you do get a shoutout and what time it is shown on a video is solely at the discretion of melbourne railway videos. Aug 24, 2012 trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd duration.
Dont miss the opportunity to take the photos or video, only the last one and half hour trip where the train following the the gorge river. The taieri gorge railway is the best railway ride i had in a long time. After wingatui the train is approaching taieri river gorge, then more than half of the route follows the taieri river. Welcome to the rail and maritime transport union online. Ride the taieri gorge limited from dunedin, on new zealands south island, through the rugged taieri gorge to middlemarch. Dunedin railways taieri gorge railway and the seasider. This is an allweather experience complete with sightseeing stops. We spend a fully commentated journey crossing wrought iron viaducts and passing through handcarved tunnels in carriages dating back to the 1920s. Take a seat on a cozy train and wind your way through the taieri gorge on a historic and charming railway. Cycling the otago central rail trail tourism new zealand media. I certainly hadnt seen anything like this gorge before. You can leave your dunedin airport car rental at the dunedin railway station and jump on the train there before heading into the arid, often tortuous landscape of central otago. Everything from 5 to 15 gets covered and, like many programmes on the railway channel, its all been lovingly filmed and produced by mark found. Historic taieri gorge with wine and cheese plus city sights.
The taieri gorge railway is a tourist branch line over 60km operated by dunedin railways which follows the spectacular taieri gorge into. The taieri gorge railway provides a look at the vast landscape of dunedin with spectacular views as you travel through narrow tunnels, along sharp curves, over deep ravines and through the taieri river gorge. The new zealand dj class locomotive is a type of dieselelectric locomotive in service on the new zealand rail network. Today we ride behind dunedin railways taieri gorge railway excursion train. The popular series for 16mm garden railway modellers presented by ian stock.
Dunedin railways specialises in scenic train trips. Just once a year you can experience on foot a walk like no other the taieri gorge rail walk. Departing daily except christmas day it takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular taieri river gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. Dunedin railways transport in dunedin, new zealand. This tour combines an unforgettable way to explore inland dunedin by railway and also visit the stunning otago peninsula.
A trip on the taieri gorge railway is suitable for all weather types as all carriages are enclosed and heated. This trip travels through some of new zealands most beautiful scenery which can not be seen by road. It is deemed one of the worlds great train trips and we had heard and read. Kids dress like cowboys, you get to see the picturesque taieri gorge, stop for loot on the way and get held up by a mob on. Departing daily from dunedins iconic railway station and into the spectacular taieri gorge, this train travels through some of new zealands most beautiful and ever changing scenery that can not be seen from the road. Taieri gorge limited a new zealand rail adventure dvd.
The class were built by mitsubishi heavy industries and introduced from 1968 to 1969 for the new zealand railways department nzr with a modernisation loan from the world bank to replace steam locomotives in the south island, where all of the class members worked most of. I enjoyed the scenery but something i cant put my finger on was missing. A highlight of your visit to dunedin is a trip on the taieri gorge railway one of the worlds great train trips and one of dunedins top attractions. Our regular taieri gorge journey departs from the dunedin railway station in central dunedin, whereas the excursion train comes out to port to pick up and drop passengers back to the ship. Discover the untouched natural beauty of new zealand by taking a trip on the taieri gorge railway, which takes you on a journey through the countrys everchanging scenery. Historic taieri gorge with wine and cheese plus city sights the world famous taieri gorge railway.
Bbh club card deals taieri gorge railway bbh nz, world. Linking coastal dunedin and the dry hinterland of middlemarch, the remote taieri gorge features tunnels and viaducts that you usually see from an excursion train, but the annual dunedin south lions club charity fundraiser will get you closer than that. Hope you enjoy this video and make sure when youre next in dunedin you get a chance to go for a ride on the taieri gorge railway. Taieri gorge railway rail tours great rail journeys. Taieri gorge railway and the otago peninsula day trip from.
All aboard one of dunedins top attractions and one of the worlds great train trips. Taieri gorge railway to pukerangimiddlemarch from dunedin. We have multiple tour options including scenic journeys into the heart of the stunning central otago hinterland, travel along the rugged otago coast, or longer, luxury rail tours. This dunedin railway tour features spectacular scenery and impressive viaducts and tunnels dating from 1879. Dunedins taieri gorge track to be mothballed rnz news.
Today we are taking one of the most scenic train rides in new zealand on the taieri gorge railway with dunedin railways. Today we look at one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Explore the south islands gorgeous scenery on a fullday excursion from dunedin. Ride across wroughtiron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. Dunedin railways, home of the taieri gorge railway and the seasider rail journeys. The class were built by mitsubishi heavy industries and introduced from 1968 to 1969 for the new zealand railways department nzr with a modernisation loan from the world bank to replace steam locomotives in the south island, where all of the class members. Track and trail from queenstown to dunedin taieri gorge. Scenic rail journey through the spectacular taieri gorge. The taieri gorge limited train is dunedins prestige tourist train operating from the historic railway station.
The taieri gorge is one of the worlds great train trips. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. Enjoy convenient transportation to the dunedin port, where you board a coach to the dunedin railway station. Dunedin railways is an operator of a railway line and tourist trains based at dunedin railway. The railway is a councilcontrolled trading organisation 1 formerly known as a local authority trading enterprise owned jointly by the dunedin city council and the.
Middlemarch to fight tourist train route closure rnz news. Taieri gorge railway new zealand welledited youtube video of the journey. One of the worlds great train trips, the half day train journey travels up the taieri river gorge, a full commentary giving you the story about its engineering feat of construction which took 12 years from 1879 to 1891. Giles favell introduces this popular series for those who love their railways on the small side. Simply proceed to dunedin railway station at least fifteen minutes prior to your chosen departure schedule and wait for the train to depart. It is a narrow gauge line that runs up the taieri gorge up into the interior of the island. Running almost every day of the year, the taieri gorge railway tgr is a mustdo for train buffs visiting the dunedin area.
Review of taieri gorge railway journey from dunedin. There is no better way to explore the beautiful dunedin and otago countryside than from the comfort of a train. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd nz railaction. Taieri gorge railway dunedin 2020 what to know before. Dec 16, 2014 trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd nz railaction. New coastal pacific train 2014 part 2 from the drivers cab and open air observation carriage. Taieri gorge railway at wingatui viaduct, otago, new zealand 20081224. The taieri gorge railway is a world famous train journey into the spectacular central otago hinterland and up the rugged otago coast north of dunedin. Taieri gorge railway dunedin 2020 what to know before you. In the morning, travel aboard the taieri gorge railway through stunning mountain landscapes en route to pukerangi. This is an allweather experience complete with sightseeing stops, live commentary and licensed snack bar car.
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