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Queenstown to Dunedin Including Taieri Gorge Train

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(18 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Queenstown

Duration: 8 hours

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Follow the trails of pioneers and gold seekers on this unforgettable journey from Queenstown to Dunedin. Travel through the heart of Central Otago, a land of rugged gorges, shimmering lakes, and historic gold rush towns, before boarding the iconic Taieri Gorge Train for one of New Zealand’s most scenic rail journeys. With luxury transport, engaging guides, and breathtaking landscapes, this isn’t just a transfer - it’s an odyssey through the South Island’s soul.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Travel from alpine Queenstown to coastal Dunedin in comfort and style

Ride the famous Taieri Gorge Train through canyons and viaducts

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

Enjoy morning tea at the beautifully restored Dunstan House

Journey through the stunning Kawarau Gorge and Lake Dunstan region

Small group tour with expert guides and luxury Mercedes-Benz transport

What’s included

Small group tour (max 16 guests)

Fully guided road journey from Queenstown to Pukerangi

Luxury Mercedes-Benz transport

Taieri Gorge Train ticket (Pukerangi to Dunedin)

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

Hotel pickup in Queenstown

Drop-off at Dunedin Railway Station

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

4/20/2026

Scenic train

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour from Queenstown to Dunedin via minibus and scenic train and definitely recommend Colin our driver/guide and Cheeky Kiwi.

64Bella51

4/9/2026

Well worth doing

What am amazing trip, lots of interesting commentary

Matriarch

3/29/2026

Wonderful tour

What a fantastic tour topped off by a wonderful tour guide (Joseph). From pick up to drop Joseph looked after us and made the trip so enjoyable. The bus was comfortable and we met the train right on time. Thanks Cheeky Kiwi and especially Joseph, we will definitely tour with you again. J & W Australia

Jackie A

3/14/2026

Taieri Gorge Train….Thank You, Jeff!

Our one way trip from Queenstown to The Taieri Gorge Train was outstanding. Jeff greeted us early in the morning with a friendly hello and wry sense of humor. Throughout the four hour drive, he shared interesting facts about the area in a conversational manner. Jeff cued into my husband’s shared interest in road biking and pointed out unique spots in small towns along the way. Our coffee stops were quirky and fun. And then…The Taieri Gorge Train. Stunning. Our embarking spot in the middle of an old Sheep Station area was a taste of old New Zealand. We highly recommend this Tour and Jeff. Thank you! Betsy and Marty

MCM

3/12/2026

Ride to Pukerangi Train Station

What a wonderful ride I had. Very friendly driver and we got to the train station early. The views along the drive were awesome. We also spend some time at Blue Lake. Overall a very enjoyable drive to the train station. Thanks.

Pathfinder103180

3/2/2026

The best way to travel from Queenstown to Dunedin!

This was a highlight of our trip to the South Island of NZ. It was great to have a break from driving and just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery and take in the atmosphere. We went with a small group (just 4 in total), this was also enjoyable to get to know some fellow travellers with a small number. Andy, our driver was incredibly knowledgeable about all the areas we drove through, extremely friendly and made everyone feel very comfortable. I enjoyed the couple of stops we made to stretch our legs, take in some historical towns and visit a cafe for breakfast/morning tea. The train ride was equally good - so sad it wasn't even longer.

NicholeK372

2/20/2026

Good trip, great guide/driver

Our driver/guide Andy was awesome:very friendly and professional,great stops on the way to the train station. Excellent way to move towns from Queenstown to Dunedin

Lenko D

2/19/2026

Taieri train trip

We had a great time on our tour, Joseph our guide was amazing! He gave interesting information about everywhere we went and we had some fun chats with him. We got to the station well before the train left and the train trip itself was lovely even though it rained.

Loes B

2/9/2026

Great way to travel!

Great experience with Cheeky Kiwi tours. Despite many hours of travel, nothing felt rushed or over long. The lunch spot was a particular favorite of mine, as well as the little market as I waited to board the train. I would definitely rebook this adventure. It was a convenient and beautiful way to travel from Queenstown to Dunedin. I also appreciated the small group and care of the Cheeky Kiwi guide and train personnel. Highly recommend this trip if you are planning to travel from Queenstown to Dunedin.

Blaise N

2/7/2026

Taieri Gorge train from Queenstown

Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery on the way to the train. Fun train ride. This was a great way to get from Queenstown to Dunedin.

Chris G