Milford Sound (Fiordland Natl Park) and Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

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Tour Day 38, Cruise Day 38 – Day at Sea

Tour Day 39, Cruise Day 39 – Day at Sea

Tour Day 40, Cruise Day 40 – Milford Sound (Fiordland Natl Park), New Zealand

The Captain made a comment in his daily report about the beautiful weather at sunrise time, long before I found my way to a window, but this was what I found. For me, Milford Sound was merely cloudtacular!

Tour Day 41, Cruise Day 41 – Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

The Taieri Gorge Train Tour (4.5 hours) – An iconic rail journey through the remote mountain scenery of the world-famous Taieri Gorge. Inspired by the famous Central Otago gold rush of the 1860’s, plans were drawn up for an Otago Central railway line to Cromwell from Dunedin - the largest and richest city in New Zealand at the time. Experience an epic rail journey over white water rapids, towering viaducts and historic tunnels along the remote Taieri Gorge. Your 3.5 hr rail journey begins at in Dunedin. Travel in the comfort of contemporary carriages, fully enclosed with air conditioning, table seating and panoramic windows. The trains are hauled by powerful 1960s DJ diesel electric locomotives. Detour via Dunedin Railway Station, which is one of the country's most prominent architectural landmarks, taking pride of place in the central city. Continue to the Taieri Gorge, all the way through to Hindon Station, along the way taking in the magnificent stone and wrought iron viaducts and bridges, with sheer drops plunging down to the river gorge far below. Weave your way through no less than eight tunnels carved into the mountain rock, including the famous Caversham Tunnel which is 1,407 metres (4616 feet) long, making it the 3rd longest in the South Island. Traverse the historic Wingatui Viaduct, a marvel of 1880s construction that remains the largest wrought iron structure in New Zealand. Absorb the history, stories and culture of the region with our onboard commentary. All of this and much, much more in between.

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Photos

Milford Sound (Fiordland Natl Park), New Zealand
The Shot from the Bow Camera on My Television

On the Way to Dunedin Railway Station
We Were Not the Only Boat in the Harbor

On the Way to Dunedin Railway Station
This Brought Back Memories of the 1950s

The Taieri Gorge Train Tour
The Tunnel Wall Transforms the Window into a Mirror