The striped facade
Dark basalt and pale stone.
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Dunedin Railway Station is a prominent city landmark, thought by locals to be the most photographed building in New Zealand. George Troup designed it in the Flemish Renaissance style, earning the nickname «Gingerbread George» for its rich ornament, and it is among the finest railway buildings in the southern hemisphere. Building began in 1903 after three years of preparation, and it was finished in 1906, when it was the country's busiest station with up to 100 trains a day. Dunedin was then a commercial and industrial centre close to gold and coal fields. Regular intercity services have since ended, and it now hosts tourist trains. The facade uses dark basalt from Kokonga with pale Oamaru stone, giving its striped look, and pink granite pillars line the front colonnade, all topped by the clock tower and red domes. Inside is a hall with a mosaic floor, a balcony and stained glass, and tidy gardens in front flower in spring. It stands in the city centre near the Octagon and needs little time, so add it to a walk. Larnach Castle is 9.3 km away in a straight line. Pictures of the front look best in morning light. If you want to ride a tourist train, check the timetable in advance, as it is seasonal. A farmers market is held beside it on some days, so ask when.
Dark basalt and pale stone.
In the main hall.
Rising over it all.
Central Dunedin, South Island
There are no regular intercity services, but seasonal tourist trains run.
Yes, the hall is open, and the floor and glass are worth seeing.