Dunedin Railway Station

Otago

The ‘Gingerbread House’ Glory of Dunedin Railway Station was opened in 1906. Its sheer size, grandiose style and rich embellishments earned architect George A. Troup the nickname of ‘Gingerbread George'. Troup designed the Dunedin station in the Flemish Renaissance style, similar to that of Otago University and the nearby Law Courts. It is built of Kokonga basalt with Oamaru limestone facings and incorporates a variety of shapes, textures and materials. The building went through a major restoration in 1999 to bring it back to its former glory. This is probably the most photographed building in New Zealand; and is without doubt a beautiful building.