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The Kingston Flyer

Queenstown

The Kingston Flyer is New Zealand's famous vintage steam train, based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu, a 40 minute drive south of Queenstown.

The Flyer's history spans over 120 years and it still departs Kingston Station three times daily during its running season (beginning September through mid-May)

Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era, and let yourself be carried back to a time of Gold, Steam, Earth and Dreams! Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea, listen to 1920s music and watch the spectacular scenery roll by.

The original Kingston Flyer was a passenger service that operated between Kingston and the Main South Line at Gore from 1878 through to the mid 1950s. It provided a passageway to Queenstown and the surrounding stations, by meeting up with the lake paddle steamers at Kingston Wharf.

The Kingston Flyer is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity.

Today The Kingston Flyer operates on a 14km stretch of track and consists of:

Two AB Pacific Class steam locomotives (NZ built)
AB 795 dating 1927 was a former Royal Train Locomotive
AB 778 dating 1925
And seven steam-heated wooden vintage carriages dating back to 1898

The Train is made up of two steam locomotives and seven wooden carriages, seating 226 passengers. It features a turn of the century buffet carriage and an authentically restored 1898 'birdcage' compartment carriage, with luxurious leather upholstered seats.

The Kingston Flyer can be hired for special celebrations.

Combine your journey with a picnic, buffet meal, barbecue or with a golf match.

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The Kingston Flyer

Timetable

Kingston	Fairlight	Fairlight	Kingston


Departs	Arrives	Departs	Arrives


10.00am	10.30am	11.00am	11.30am

1.30pm	2.00pm	2.30pm	3.00pm

The Kingston Flyer operates three daily excursions between Kingston and Fairlight from the begining of September until mid-May annually (Closed Christmas Day)

You can take a return journey or a one-way trip in either direction. The Flyer is available for Charters anytime throughout the year!

Journeys may be possible outside these scheduled runs (contact us for details)

Facilities & Recreational Activities

At Kingston

Railway station
Souvenir shop
Kingston Flyer Tavern Cafe
Toilets
Secure and easy parking
BBQ and recreational area
Walking tracks
9-hole golf course and bowling green
Fishing
Kingston Stream Campground

At Fairlight Station

Railway station
Souvenir shop
Arts and crafts
Toilets
Recreational area
Fishing
Secure and easy parking
Complimentary coffee/tea

Kingston Flyer

Kingston Flyer

Kingston Flyer carriage

Carriage Interior

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