The Dunedin Railway Station has been a city icon since 1906 and is considered by many to be New Zealand’s most photographed building.
Once a bustling domestic train line, today the station is a major tourist and heritage destination in our city and is home to scenic and South Island rail excursions, Otago Art Society’s gallery, the Otago Farmers Market, and Cobb & Co restaurant.
Scenic Train Tours
Explore Dunedin by rail aboard The Taieri Gorge Train and The Seasider, or travel further across the South Island on selected excursions aboard the Southerner and Mainlander – all departing from Dunedin Railway Station. Cross the beautiful Royal Doulton mosaic tiles in the atrium before climbing aboard the train for an iconic and scenic trip. Routes travel along the coast, into the hinterlands through awe-inducing gorges, up to the charming town of Ōamaru or down south to Invercargill. There's something for the train enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Cobb & Co
Cobb & Co is a New Zealand institution. The Dunedin restaurant serves up its iconic, family-friendly fare within the historic railway station.
Grab a round of the famous traffic light drinks, split a garlic bread or two and chow down on some classic Kiwi pub food.
Otago Art Society
The Otago Art Society is the first art society to be established in New Zealand, and operates on the first floor of the historic Dunedin Railway Station. Here you will find a gift shop, the permanent collection and four galleries.
It holds regular exhibitions of artist members’ work, as well as corporate sponsored exhibitions open to artists further afield within New Zealand. All are open for public viewing.
iD Dunedin Fashion Show
The city's iconic fashion week culminates at the Dunedin Railway Station with its two major runway events famously held on the station's platform.
Every two years the station becomes a beacon for fashionistas when it transforms to host the iD International Emerging Designer Awards and the iD Dunedin Fashion Show.
Otago Farmers Market
The Otago Farmers Market has become a Dunedin icon and must-do for visitors.
Rain, hail or shine, every Saturday morning of the year you will find the very best of the Otago Region's products and produce.
With up to 65 vendors at peak season selling the freshest fruit and vegetables, meat products, eggs, baked goods, milk, cheese, nuts, honey and artisan products, you will be in foodie heaven.
Freshly roasted coffee and delicious breakfast and brunch & lunch items, including gluten free and vegan options.
Architect George Troup, nicknamed “Gingerbread George” for his building style, was tendered to design the Dunedin Railway Station in 1903.
The foyer’s mosaic floor depicts a railway engine and other motifs, and the stained-glass windows show locomotives. Ticket boxes set in tile arches and a grand central entrance hall brought an air of luxury to many rail travellers.
Today the Dunedin Railway Station is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place for Heritage New Zealand for its civic, art and architectural significance to Dunedin and New Zealand history and has even been used in Hollywood films, such as the Oscar-winning The Power of the Dog.