Trip of a Lifetime - Taieri Gorge Railway (HD)
New Zealand is centered in the Pacific Ocean and is 2 islands separated by a very large river called the Cook Strait. These islands are known as the North Island and the South Island. In the South Island we go look at New Zealand’s 4th biggest city, Dunedin. This city is famous for its city heritage. Today we look at one of the main tourist attractions in the city. Today we ride behind Dunedin Railway’s Taieri Gorge Railway excursion train which runs from Dunedin through the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi centered near Central Otago. The line travels through some spectacular scenery and passes through many narrow tunnels, climbs steep grades and crosses over high constructed viaducts. Dunedin Railways own and operate 6 DJ class diesel locomotives built in Japan from the late 1960’s and operate a variety of passenger carriages dating from the old wooden cars in the 1920’s, to the more modern and recently refurbished carriages built as far back as the 1930’s. These carriages used to be used on daily express trains. This is a basic guideline of the trip including highlights of the excursion, on board features and a look at the impressive Dunedin Railway Station built in 1906. This railway is one of the world’s great train trips. Take a look at Dunedin Railway’s website at for more information on their scenic train trips and bookings. Hope you enjoy this video and make sure when you’re next in Dunedin you get a chance to go for a ride on the Taieri Gorge Railway!
Pieces of music are by Kevin Macleod, royalty free from incompetech.com
Very sorry guys for the spelling mistakes at 4:29 falt = flat, 4:39 brdige = bridge, and 5:09 Japen = Japan. :)
Taieri Gorge Train Journey with Dunedin Railways – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
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Today we are rushing to the Dunedin Railway Station because today we are taking the train on the Taieri Gorge Railway with Dunedin Railways!
The day starts at Dunedin’s most-photographed building, the Dunedin Railway Station, and we jump on board the vintage Taieri Gorge Train in Dunedin. It’s one of three train journeys in Dunedin.
Like the name suggest, the Taieri Gorge Railway takes us along the Taieri River with lots of tunnels and viaducts along the way. Not to mention the views of this scenic train journey in New Zealand. If you’re wanting to take the train in New Zealand then the Dunedin Railways is worth considering.
Taking the train in Dunedin on the Taieri Gorge Railway brings up all the way through rural landscape to Pukerangi which is our turnaround point where we get to enjoy the train journey all over again. The activity is full day activity in Dunedin and also a great thing to do on a rainy day in Dunedin.
So what you think of the Taieri Gorge Railway? Would you add it to your Dunedin travel itinerary? LUK in the comments.
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Taieri Gorge Railway - Dunedin Day 2 VLOG
This is day 2 of my trip in Dunedin New Zealand and I finally take the much awaiting tour on Dunedin Railways from Dunedin to Pukerangii travelling through Taieri Gorge which offers amazing views as you travel along the railway line.
I also have an accident while trying to catch my drone in Pukerangi. It was not a good idea to do this.
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Taieri Gorge Railway Dunedin New Zealand
Dunedin, New Zealand
We took the train ride when our cruise ship (Voyager of the Seas) docked in Dunedin. The train we took went all the way to Middlemarch, which felt like the middle of nowhere.
It was a very good trip. I certainly hadn't seen anything like this gorge before. My kids loved it.
Wiki article
Taieri Gorge Railway, Dunedin, NEW ZEALAND
Travel the fabled route of pioneers & prospectors through spectacular Taieri River Gorge. This historic railway, from the 1870s, boasts wrought iron viaducts, tunnels and modern and vintage carriages.
Depart from Dunedin's landmark railway station featuring an elaborate Victorian facade, extravagant tile floors and etched glasswork.
Taieri Gorge Railway Trip Dunedin New Zealand - Vlog 2
Departing from Dunedin Railway Station, the train travels through the Southern parts of Dunedin city. This tour will turn around at Pukerangi and travel back to Dunedin Railway Station.It is a four and a half hours long trip.
Taieri Gorge Railway, Dunedin, New Zealand
Cruise ship departure of the Taieri Gorge Railway
Taieri Gorge Railway to Dunedin train coming 5 July 2012.MOV
Taieri Gorge Railway - Dunedin to Middlemarch
Traintrip from Dunedin to Middlemarch
Taieri Gorge Railway Dunedin NZ
An ever so brief look at the Taieri Gorge Railway in Dunedin, New Zealand. Includes vision of locomotives DJ1227, 1209, and DJ3228. A cute little heritage railway operated entirely by volunteers who give their time and effort for free with a ready smile for their on board customers. Absolutely worth checking out and going for a ride if you are ever in Port Chalmers (Dunedin). The New Zealanders are absolutely not as anal as we are in Australia about standing close to or on the tracks the tracks on these heritage operations. They provide safety information, and everyone adheres to what they are told and no one gets hurt. A refreshing attitude.
Driver’s Eye View - Dunedin Railways - The Seasider - Dunedin to Waitati
Dunedin is one of the “must visit” places on New Zealand’s South Island. There is the highly scenic “Otago Peninsula” with penguins, albatross, New Zealand fur seals and much more to see, as well as two world class train rides starting from Dunedin’s magnificent station on most days.
In this video we enjoy awesome vistas across pristine sandy beaches normally reserved for the driver/engineer as our train makes its way along a narrow ledge cut into cliffs high above the turquoise sea and white sandy beaches far below.
I owe a massive thank you to Dunedin Railways for allowing me to place a camera in the driver’s cab for both the outward and return legs between Dunedin and Waitati.
I’ve just read about the tours offered by Dunedin Railways, they take New Zealand rail based holidays seriously, not just the stunning Taieri Gorge line, but the whole of the South Island. Please click on this link to see how Dunedin Railways can show you the scenery only rail passengers get to see -
Don’t tell my wife, but now I’ve seen the holidays on offer, I’m already planning a return trip to South Island.
Recording Date – 5th February 2019
Track Gauge - 3ft 6in (1,067mm)
To see the wild life and take a trip on the Taieri Gorge line please click on the links below -
Otago Peninsula - New Zealand - Albatross, seals, penguins, shags and much more -
Taieri Gorge Railway -
Music - Track - Composer – Source
ES_Acoustic Dreams 9 - Örjan Karlsson - epidemicsound.com
Dunedin Railways - Dj's 1210 & 1227 to Christchurch (HD)
In late July 2019, Dunedin Railways was chartered by a private host to run a train from Christchurch to Dunedin behind two of their Dj class locomotives, consisting of two ADR carriages & an AG van. In this video we follow the re-positioning run of the train heading north to Christchurch along the Main South Line, starting out between Oamaru & Timaru and continuing up to Christchurch, enjoy!
Taieri Gorge shore excursion with Dunedin Railways
Dunedin Railways Taieri Gorge Cruise ship Shore Excursion . Get picked up at the wharf for a magical all inclusive trip through Dunedin, up the famous Gorge and into remote inland New Zealand.
Taieri Gorge Train Dunedin New Zealand
Taieri Gorge Train is New Zealand's longest and largest tourist railway and was winner of the Transport & Tours section of the New Zealand Tourism Awards in 1998. It takes passengers from the heart of Dunedin city into the spectacular Otago scenery of the Taieri River Gorge. Full commentary, photographic stops and on board refreshments are provided.
New Zealand #5 - Dunedin Railway - Taieri Gorge
BEAUTIFUL and EXCITING views on one of the world's great train trips, in Dunedin, New Zealand. This train adventure is Episode #5 of our 11-day cruise around New Zealand in April, 2017, with Princess Cruises.
Taieri Gorge Railway - Dunedin NZ
Taieri Gorge Railways
Dunedin New Zealand
17.02.2015
Dunedin Railways - The Seasider Excursion (HD)
Dunedin Railways operate trains over the scenic Taieri Gorge Railway from Dunedin to Pukerangi behind Dj class diesel locomotives everyday of the year. Also another side trip out of Dunedin run by Dunedin Railways is The Seasider excursion which runs along the Main South Line north from Dunedin to Palmerston. The line runs along the Otago harbor and climbs above the Pacific Ocean before dropping into Blueskin Bay and Waitati. It then climbs to Warrington and Seacliff and while it drops again to Merton you get another stunning view of the ocean. Then the line curves inland through the countryside before arriving into the town of Palmerston where passengers have a 50 minute stop before the train returns to Dunedin. Here we follow this scenic train trip to Palmerston where we leave it after its departure for Dunedin. Enjoy the sound of Dj class locomotives working the grades the spectacular Pacific Coast Railway!
Music by incompetech.com
Taieri Gorge Railway, Otago, New Zealand
HINDON Railway
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Dunedin Railways - Walking the Taieri Gorge (HD)
On Sunday 7th May 2017, Dunedin Railways in conjunction with the South Dunedin Loins Club operated a 16 car excursion train that gives passengers a rare opportunity to walk a 5km length of the Taieri Gorge Railway from Flat Stream down to Deep Stream viaduct travelling in the direction towards Dunedin city. Afterwards, a BBQ lunch was held for the passengers at Hindon before a quick return run to Dunedin. We capture this event on board the train, walking the track and exclusive footage in the cab of a Dj class locomotive on the return run from Hindon, enjoy!
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Artist: Nicolai Heidlas
Title(s): Chase Your Dreams & Get Up!
Taieri Gorge Railway from above - New Zealand Aerial
Have you seen the stunning Taieri Gorge Railway from a birds eye view? Have a closer look at our aerial video of the train through the Taieri Gorge, Otago, New Zealand.
The Taieri Gorge Railway operates daily between Dunedin and Pukerangi/Middlemarch and is one of the world's great train trips.
Footage taken with DJI Phantom 2 & GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition @ 1440p, 48 fps.
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