Dunedin to Queenstown Including Taieri Gorge Train

Name: Dunedin to Queenstown Including Taieri Gorge Train
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 290 NZD
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4.9

(15 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)

Water and snacks provided during the bus portion of the tour (not available on the train).

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

3/23/2026

Enjoyable and Entertaining

Enjoyable trip by Tairei Gorge train ride and then by coach by Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Driver Jonathan was cheerful and friendly keeping us entertained by his jokes and was very informative about the history of Otago various past. Highly recommend

MatthewOng

3/22/2026

Travel Otago in Comfort and Style!

Cheeky Kiwi has really figured out how to make the most out of point to point travel on the South Island. By starting the journey aboard the Taieri Gorge Train, you get to experience a stretch of landscape that is otherwise fairly inaccessible. The train is a very comfortable and relaxing way to experience the gorge. I met a nice group of people, which made the journey even more memorable. The highlight of the train trip is when the train comes to a halt at the start of a viaduct and passengers are invited to cross the bridge on foot. Even though I'm afraid of heights, with the support of crew and fellow passengers, I felt safe and confident in the crossing and am glad to have had this once in a lifetime experience. On arrival in Pukerangi, we disembarked the train and met up with our driver and guide, Martin, for the remainder of the journey to Queenstown. We had some delays along the way (none the fault of Cheeky Kiwi), but Martin was still able to make the best of the time we had - giving us a flavor of the Otago region and its gold mining past - and squeezing in a few strategic stops along the way. If you want to travel across the South Island in style, from the baronial architecture of Dunedin to the natural majesty of Queenstown, this is a fantastic option.

Eileen T

3/16/2026

Great way to see the countryside without the stress of driving! Beautiful scenery! Great guides!

This tour is a wonderful way to get from Dunedin to Queenstown! The narration during the train ride was great and the views were stunning! Our driver during the bus part was Andy. He was GREAT! We made a few stops that he recommended and they were well worth the time! He also gave us advice on what to stop and see on our drive from Queenstown to Wanaka that we were planning the next day. His recommendations were spot on. Thanks, Andy!

Donna S

3/14/2026

Great experience!

This was a great adventure! The train ride was a wonderful experience where had incredible views. Then we met our guide who brought through small towns, incredible landscapes, and shared unique information about what we were seeing. I would strongly recommend this for a unique experience!

Melissa

2/20/2026

The best way to see the Otago Region

Such a clever way to get from Dunedin to Queenstown! We had a beautifully sunny day and the train ride had amazing scenery. Our guide, Jonathan, was waiting for us at the end of the line. He was such a kind host and had lots of great stories + jokes. He even extended the tour a bit so we could all get ice cream at the orchard stop!

Mikhaila S

2/16/2026

Gorge and plains

I liked the fact I could travel some of the way by train from Dunedin to Queenstown and the rest by comfortable minibus over the plains via interesting goldmine villages. The driver gave interesting information and insights into the old days and current living in Otega region.

Mari d

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

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

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

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

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