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. 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. Aug 24, 2012 trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd duration. 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. Scenic rail journey through the spectacular taieri gorge. 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. Taieri gorge railway and the otago peninsula day trip from. Taieri gorge railway, the dunedin railway station, anzac square, dunedin. All aboard one of dunedins top attractions and one of the worlds great train trips. Track and trail from queenstown to dunedin taieri gorge.
Dunedins taieri gorge track to be mothballed rnz news. 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. For 35 years the taieri gorge railway and the otago excursion train trust had taken tourists. This is an allweather experience complete with sightseeing stops. Running almost every day of the year, the taieri gorge railway tgr is a mustdo for train buffs visiting the dunedin area. Historic taieri gorge with wine and cheese plus city sights. Then return to dunedin for an afternoon tour of the otago peninsula by minivan. Congratulations taieri gorge railway rankers travellervoted awards 2012 rail winner. 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. Review of taieri gorge railway journey from dunedin. Bbh club card deals taieri gorge railway bbh nz, world.
Taieri gorge railway rail tours great rail journeys. Taieri gorge railway operated by dunedin railways is one of the worlds great train trips and one of dunedins top attractions. 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. 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. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd nz railaction. Dunedin railways specialises in scenic train trips. Dunedin railways limiteds track and equipment will be mothballed, and 51 staff may lose their jobs due to the economic effects of covid19. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd youtube. Welcome to the rail and maritime transport union of new zealand. Trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd duration.
This dunedin railway tour features spectacular scenery and impressive viaducts and tunnels dating from 1879. Dunedins taieri gorge railway follows the trail of 19th century gold miners to the gold fields of central otago. Actually, anybody with a love of narrow gauge railways will enjoy this series because some of the lines are fantastic. Today we are taking one of the most scenic train rides in new zealand on the taieri gorge railway with dunedin railways. Taieri gorge railway at wingatui viaduct, otago, new zealand 20081224.
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. 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. The taieri gorge railway is the ideal way to access the rail trail. It is deemed one of the worlds great train trips and we had heard and read. New coastal pacific train 2014 part 2 from the drivers cab and open air observation carriage.
Ride across wroughtiron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. 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 new zealand dj class locomotive is a type of dieselelectric locomotive in service on the new zealand rail network. 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. Taieri gorge limited a new zealand rail adventure dvd. The train we took went all the way to middlemarch, which felt like the middle of nowhere. Dunedin railways, home of the taieri gorge railway and the seasider rail journeys. A trip on the taieri gorge railway is suitable for all weather types as all carriages are enclosed and heated. We spend a fully commentated journey crossing wrought iron viaducts and passing through handcarved tunnels in carriages dating back to the 1920s.
The taieri gorge limited train is dunedins prestige tourist train operating from the historic railway station. Historic taieri gorge with wine and cheese plus city sights the world famous taieri gorge railway. Explore the spectacular landscapes of dunedin and the surrounding otago region with dunedin railways. Simply proceed to dunedin railway station at least fifteen minutes prior to your chosen departure schedule and wait for the train to depart. In the morning, travel aboard the taieri gorge railway through stunning mountain landscapes en route to pukerangi.
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. Taieri gorge limited a new zealand rail adventuretaieri. 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. The taieri gorge is one of the worlds great train trips. 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. Dunedin, new zealand we took the train ride when our cruise ship voyager of the seas docked in dunedin. This trip travels through some of new zealands most beautiful scenery which can not be seen by road. Today we look at one of the main tourist attractions in the city. The taieri gorge railway is a tourist branch line over 60km operated by dunedin railways which follows the spectacular taieri gorge into. Explore the south islands gorgeous scenery on a fullday excursion from dunedin.
Dunedin railways is an operator of a railway line and tourist trains based at dunedin railway. 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. Departs daily from dunedin into the spectacular narrow and exhilarating taieri gorge. 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. 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. 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. The popular series for 16mm garden railway modellers presented by ian stock. Dunedin railways taieri gorge railway and the seasider, dunedin, new zealand. After wingatui the train is approaching taieri river gorge, then more than half of the route follows the taieri river. 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. Taieri gorge railway train journey dunedin railways. Enjoy convenient transportation to the dunedin port, where you board a coach to the dunedin railway station. 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. Dunedin railways taieri gorge railway and the seasider.
Taieri gorge railway new zealand welledited youtube video of the journey. 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. May 01, 2016 just once a year you can experience on foot a walk like no other the taieri gorge rail walk. Dunedin railways which dunedin city council owns a controlling stake in will no longer be running taieri gorge train excursions to. This is an allweather experience complete with sightseeing stops, live commentary and licensed snack bar car. 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. Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in january 2014. 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. Seasider train run by taieri gorge railway tripadvisor. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this smallgroup tour limited to 19. It is a fantastic all weather trip and can be enjoyed any time of year. I certainly hadnt seen anything like this gorge before.
Giles favell introduces this popular series for those who love their railways on the small side. I enjoyed the scenery but something i cant put my finger on was missing. Combine a wealth of history with railway charm and the result is one of new zealands bestloved scenic railway journeys. Taieri gorge railway dunedin 2020 what to know before. 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. About half way up the train changes side of the valley. 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. Just once a year you can experience on foot a walk like no other the taieri gorge rail walk. Taieri gorge railway to pukerangimiddlemarch from dunedin. The line follows a river valley with great views of the river.
There is no better way to explore the beautiful dunedin and otago countryside than from the comfort of a train. Take a seat on a cozy train and wind your way through the taieri gorge on a historic and charming railway. Welcome to the rail and maritime transport union online. 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. Cycling the otago central rail trail tourism new zealand media. Taieri gorge railway tour from dunedin 2020 dunedin. The taieri gorge railway is the best railway ride i had in a long time.
Dec 16, 2014 trip of a lifetime taieri gorge railway hd nz railaction. 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. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this smallgroup tour limited to 19 people. Middlemarch to fight tourist train route closure rnz news. It is a narrow gauge line that runs up the taieri gorge up into the interior of the island. Had the pleasure of doing this train ride during cadburys chocolate festival brilliant fun. Ride the taieri gorge limited from dunedin, on new zealands south island, through the rugged taieri gorge to middlemarch. Taieri gorge railway scenic rail tour return epic deals.
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. 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 tour combines an unforgettable way to explore inland dunedin by railway and also visit the stunning otago peninsula. The trail follows the old central otago branch railway line from middlemarch to clyde. Today we awoke early again, heading into dunedin to take the taieri gorge railway trip. 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.
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