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Dunedin Railway Station (Departure Point)

Your 5-hour rail journey begins at the Dunedin Railway Station. Built in 1906, this Flemish Renaissance building is an architectural landmark.

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Check-in for the Taieri Gorge Railway starts 1 hour before departure. This gives you plenty of time to explore the station's interior and grounds. Walk along the historic platform or visit the upstairs exhibits before boarding your carriage.

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Main Booking Hall

15 mins

The interior features a mosaic floor made of over 750,000 Royal Doulton tiles. Look up to see stained glass windows decorated with train motifs. It takes about 15 minutes to view the main hall details.

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Platform 1

15 minsPhoto op

This is the longest railway platform in New Zealand, measuring almost 1 kilometre in length. Your heritage train departs directly from here. Arrive 45 minutes early to photograph the 1930s carriages against the station exterior.

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New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

30 mins

This museum is located upstairs in the main station building. It documents the history of famous New Zealand athletes. Visit this exhibit to pass the time if you arrive before check-in begins.