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Locum tenens looking for an exciting and comfortable way to take in the scenery of New Zealand's South Island will want to go for a thrilling ride on the Taieri Gorge Railway.
Based at Dunedin Railway Station, this attraction is the longest tourist train route in the country, running approximately 37 miles along the old tracks of the Otago Central Railway Line. During a ride on the train, visitors will get amazing views of the Taieri River. The train will roll through ten tunnels and over 12 viaducts, including the biggest wrought iron structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Once the track veers away from the river, it climbs up the Taieri Gorge until it reaches the Strath Taieri, a large glacial plateau that is famed for its sweeping vistas and views of the nearby mountains.
Train enthusiasts will also love riding on the Taieri Gorge Railway, as it features an array of classic locomotives and carriages. Currently, the attraction operates "Scarrett" heritage cars that date back to 1915-1923. These historic carriages are made of wood and feature open platform ends and gangways, but aficionados will want to hurry, as these cars are scheduled to be phased out in the near future.