Dunedin to Queenstown Including Taieri Gorge Train

From NZD$290

5
(6 reviews)

Departs from: Dunedin

Duration: 9 hours

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Step into a story of pioneers, gold rush legends, and wild southern landscapes on this one-of-a-kind journey from Dunedin to Queenstown. Begin aboard the iconic Taieri Gorge Railway, then continue by road through Central Otago’s gold rush heartland, where history, beauty, and adventure meet. With expert local guides, stunning scenery, and plenty of storytelling along the way, this isn’t just a transfer - it’s an unforgettable journey through the soul of the South.

Why you’ll love this

Ride the legendary Taieri Gorge Train through viaducts and canyons few ever see

Explore historic gold rush towns like St Bathans, Ophir, and Clyde

Travel in comfort with a small group and luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle

See the striking beauty of Kawarau Gorge and Lake Dunstan

End your day in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour (max 16 guests)

Fully guided by expert local guides

Luxury Mercedes-Benz transport

Taieri Gorge Train ticket (Dunedin to Pukerangi)

Complimentary water and snacks

Hotel drop-off in Queenstown

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

1/9/2026

Informative and very enjoyable trip.

This was a very well organised and informative small group trip.. I have been coming to NZ since 2002 and learnt a lot of things regarding the history of NZ. Jeff and Hannah were very helpful and friendly guides and there were plenty of photos stops. We also traveled off the beaten track. I would thoroughly recommend it.

JillPrasad

5
12/22/2025

Great way to travel from Dunedin to Queenstown

A 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.

MichaelK1958

5
8/15/2025

Brilliant tour

Great 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.

Shannon W

5
8/13/2025

Cool Trip!

We 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.

Matt Berry

5
8/13/2025

10/10 Experience

Such 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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