FamxplorTaieri Gorge Railway
What to expect
The Taieri Gorge Railway is a scenic railway line located in Otago, New Zealand, near the city of Dunedin. It is owned and operated by Dunedin Railways Limited and marketed exclusively by Pounamu Tourism Group. The railway line stretches 60 kilometers from the 4 km peg on the Taieri Branch, 18 km west of Dunedin, to Middlemarch, passing through numerous tunnels and along the Taieri Gorge to the Strath Taieri. The line crosses a dozen viaducts and passes through ten tunnels, including the 437 meters long Salisbury Tunnel, the longest on the line. The railway line is a popular tourist attraction, offering scenic train trips through the spectacular Taieri Gorge and along Otago's coastline
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Dunedin's Taieri Gorge Railway with kids
Things to do in Dunedin with kids, by kids
Activities: The family embarked on a scenic train journey along the Taieri Gorge route to Middlemarch, enjoying the changing scenery, engineering feats, and historical commentary
Highlights: They were captivated by the spectacular scenery, the engineering achievements, and the historical insights provided during the journey. They also enjoyed the stop at Middlemarch, including the horse and cart ride and the picnic at the Kissing Gate Café ✨