Dunedin Railway Station

Built in Dunedin in 1906 when the city was New Zealand's leading commercial centre, this magnificent railway station remains, fully restored to its former glory.

An excellent tourist excursion service is the only train now using the station. Much of its ground floor is used as a restaurant, and the upper floor houses an art gallery and a sports hall of fame.

The ornate Flemish Renaissance-style architecture features white Oamaru limestone facings on black basalt rock. The sheer size, grandiose style and rich embellishments of the station earned architect George Troup the nickname of Gingerbread George.

Visitors are welcome to view the exterior from the well kept grounds and wander inside to marvel at the ornate interiors.