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Historic building · Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin Railway Station
1906 station designed by George Troup in Flemish Renaissance style, of dark basalt with Oamaru stone details. The concourse has a floor with about 750,000 tiles.
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About Dunedin Railway Station
Dunedin railway station was built between 1903 and 1906, during a prosperous period for the city, and is one of New Zealand's most photographed buildings. Architect George Troup used a Flemish Renaissance style, with a clock tower, copper roofs and arches, combining dark basalt from the Strath-Taieri area with bands of light Oamaru stone. The work earned him the nickname "Gingerbread George."
The ticket hall has a mosaic floor of about 750,000 small Minton tiles, recreated in 1965 as an exact replica of the original, along with stained glass and ceramic details. The station still functions as the departure point for tourist trains, such as those to the Taieri River gorge and the coast.
Upstairs are the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and the Otago art society. On Saturday mornings, the Otago farmers' market occupies the grounds north of the building, with fruit, cheeses, breads and regional foods. The front gardens, with flower beds, complete the view.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Saturday morning, to combine with the farmers' market. Afternoon light illuminates the façade.
How to get there
It is on Anzac Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the Octagon, beside the Toitū museum.
Tip
There is no charge to enter the concourse. Tourist trains run part of the year, by reservation; check schedules.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Dunedin Railway Station
Can you enter Dunedin railway station?
Yes, the concourse is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Tourist trains are paid for separately.
Who designed Dunedin railway station?
The architect George Troup, who earned the nickname “Gingerbread George” for the station, which opened in 1906.
When is Dunedin’s farmers market?
Saturday mornings, on the grounds north of the railway station.