One of our favorite stops when in New Zealand, that we love sharing with our guests, is the Taieri River and the Taieri Gorge. This wild and wonderful place is enjoyed comfortably on a lovely rail tour.
The Taieri River is the fourth-longest river in New Zealand and is in Otago in the South Island.
The Taieri Gorge is located on the Taieri River. It is a deep canyon carved by the Taieri River on the middle stage of its journey from Central Otago to the Pacific Ocean, between the high plateau of the Maniototo and the coastal Taieri Plains. The gorge is over 40 kilometres (25 mi) long and stretches from near Pukerangi to southeast of Outram. A walking track leads from Outram into the southern end of the gorge.
Savor a scenic train ride through the Taieri River Gorge
“Departing from Dunedin’s beautiful railway station the Taieri Gorge Railway begins its scenic journey into some of New Zealand’s most ever-changing, spectacular and iconic scenery. The train travels through the Southern parts of Dunedin city until it arrives at Wingatui junction where it turns off onto the Taieri branch. From here the train sneaks across the Taieri Plains and climbs into the Taieri Gorge, a narrow and deep gorge carved out over aeons by the ancient Taieri River. The train negotiates the gorge with ease as it travels through ten tunnels and over countless bridges and viaducts. The natural wonders combined with the challenge of man made engineering will leave you amazed, but somehow the railway blends into the natural environment perfectly. It is a wonderful example of the sheer determination of early railway pioneers.” https://www.dunedinrailways.co.nz/our-journeys/taieri-gorge-railway
Please join us in February & March for the Mother-of-all bike vacations
After spending almost two decades on the South Island of New Zealand we have come up with the best New Zealand bike tour. Our cycle tours are 13 days long and offer a rich assortment of scenery, wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. For more information visit https://greatbiketours.com/new-zealand-bike-tours-2/
It’s time to cross New Zealand off your “bucket list.”
