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Pacific Coast Railway
The Seasider takes passengers on a spectacular half-day
Pacific Coast train trip, Dunedin to Palmerston and return.
Take in Dunedin’s picturesque harbourside suburbs and
rail causeway, Mihiwaka hill climb, intriguing history and
spectacular cliff-top coastal scenery en route to Palmerston,
a busy highway town. Visit the museum, cafés and shops before returning to Dunedin.
 The Seasider carriages are fully enclosed
and have heating. There is an informative
live commentary.
Souvenirs, light foods, tea, coffee, wines,
ales and other drinks are for sale on board.
Major credit cards are accepted. Sorry, eftpos
is not available on board.
Wheelchair access is normally
available– please reserve this in
advance. Toiletsare situated on
board.
Pay & Display parking is available
at Dunedin Railway Station.
One way fares are available.
2009-10 Timetable
Departs Dunedin Railway Station at
9.30am and returns at 1.30pm
Seasider dates:
2009
10, 17,27 and 31 October
3, 6, 10, 17 and 24 November
8, 15, 19, 22, 26, 28 and 29 December
2010
5, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 26 and 30 January
2, 6, 13 and 16 February
2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30 March
3, 5, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27 April
This timetable is valid until 30 April 2010.For timetables beyond
30 April 2010, please phone our booking office on (03) 477-4449.
Taieri Gorge Railway Limited reserves the right to cancel or alter any
services, and change carriages and/or equipment without prior notice.
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Railroad to Gold Tour
1. Dunedin to Palmerston
on ‘The Seasider’...
Your adventure begins when
you board ‘The Seasider’ train
at Dunedin Railway Station and
travel along the beautiful Pacific coastline to the township of
Palmerston.
2.
Palmerston to Macraes for a tour of New Zealand’s largest gold mine...
 At Palmerston,you will be met by your guide and coach to drive you to the little
town of Dunback for a hearty roast lunch at the historic Highwayman Hotel. After
lunch we drive into the hills to the village of Macraes where you are introduced
to the world of modern and heritage gold mining via an audio-visual presentation
at the Oceana Gold Education Centre. Then it’s into the mine itself and we travel
around the mine site visiting the enormous Fraser’s open cast pit and the vehicle
maintenance base where you see the 1900hp CAT dump trucks being serviced.
Step back in time at the historic Golden Point reserve,site of the original mining
activity in the 1800s. View the battery stamper and take a walk into one of the
old mine shafts that dot the hillside. We return to the present-day operation
and tour the gold processing plant where you will see the processing systems
in action,winning the gold from the rock. Finally,visit the only rainbow trout
breeding facility in the South Island where your guide will try to catch one of
the big fish, up to 3kg (61/2lb) in size.
3.
Macraes to Dunedin on ‘Taieri Gorge Railway’...
After Macraes,your coach
will take you over Hyde Hill
and down the dramatic Strath
Taieri to Pukerangi.Board the
world-famous ‘Taieri Gorge
Railway’ for your journey back
to Dunedin Railway Station.
2009-10 Timetable
Departs Dunedin Railway Station at 9.30am and
returns to Dunedin Railway Station at 6.30pm
Railroad to Gold dates:
2009
17, 27 and 31 October
3,10,17 and 24 November
8, 15,19,22 and 29 December
2010
5,9,16,17,19,20,23,26 and 30 January
2,6,13 and 16 February
2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27 and 30 March
3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27 April
Tour price $185.00 all inclusive.
Reservations phone +63 3-477-4449
Oceana Gold also operates daily tours of the Macraes Gold Mine.For details and bookings phone 0800-465-386. Oceana Gold Limited and Taieri Gorge Railway Limited reserves the right to cancel or alter any services. |
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Orokonui Express
Ask about the Orokonui Express – A scenic coastal excursion to a nature haven
Catch the Seasider train for a half day adventure from Dunedin Railway Station to Waitati, taking in the spectacular view of the Pacific Coast. You will be transferred from Waitati to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary where you can enjoy a guided walk in a protected habitat for New Zealand’s native forest and wildlife, where you have the chance to encounter this country’s rarest treasures.
From the eco-sanctuary you will be taken on a scenic trip to Port Chalmers where you will again join the Seasider train journey along the stunning Otago Harbour to Dunedin
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