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The Mainlander – Christchurch to Dunedin + Taieri Gorge

Christchurch to Dunedin, New Zealand
The Mainlander – Christchurch to Dunedin + Taieri Gorge

Highlights

  • Return Mainlander rail Christchurch – Dunedin
  • Taieri Gorge train day trip
  • Three nights at Dunedin Leisure Lodge

Tour Overview

Journey through some of the South Island’s most striking scenery, including the dramatic Taieri Gorge. This package includes rail travel between Christchurch and Dunedin, 3 nights’ accommodation at Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel, daily breakfast, and convenient transfers for a smooth, memorable getaway.

Journey through some of the South Island’s most striking scenery, including the dramatic Taieri Gorge. This package includes rail travel between Christchurch and Dunedin, 3 nights’ accommodation at Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel, daily breakfast, and convenient transfers for a smooth, memorable getaway.

What to Expect

Ride The Mainlander from Christchurch to Dunedin, stay three nights at Dunedin Leisure Lodge, and spend a day on the Taieri Gorge railway through historic tunnels and the Wingatui Viaduct.

Return north on The Mainlander. Breakfast and station transfers are included.

Itinerary

4 days · Christchurch to Dunedin

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch → Dunedin

    Travel south on The Mainlander and transfer to Dunedin Leisure Lodge.

  2. Day 2

    Taieri Gorge

    A day on the Taieri Gorge railway through tunnels and the Wingatui Viaduct.

  3. Day 3

    Dunedin

    A free day to explore Dunedin. Breakfast included.

  4. Day 4

    Dunedin → Christchurch

    Return north on The Mainlander to Christchurch.

Included

  • Return seat on The Mainlander
  • Taieri Gorge railway excursion
  • Three nights’ accommodation in Dunedin
  • Daily hotel breakfast
  • Station transfers

Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners
  • Other Dunedin attractions

Additional Information

The Mainlander Train has limited mobility access with no wheelchair or scooter access. Guests must be able to board unaided using the vertical steps on all transport, and walk a short distance unaided for shuttle transfers.

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