Experience the magic of steam travel on the Kingston Flyer, one of New Zealand's most iconic train journeys.
The Kingston Flyer is an iconic vintage steam train that departs the picturesque town of Kingston in the South Island of New Zealand. Located only 40 minutes from Queenstown, the train is powered by the mighty Ab795 steam locomotive and takes passengers on a 1.5-2 hour return journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in the region.
On the journey, you will travel from the sparkling lake on the Kingston foreshore, past alpine mountains, and into the green pastures of Southland. You will also get to learn about the history of the train and the area through commentary from the onboard staff, chat to our friendly drivers, roam the vintage carriages, and get close enough to touch the steam engine.
When the train arrives at Fairlight Railway Station, all passengers disembark for a 20 minute turn around. During this time you can use the facilities, take photos, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, purchase merchandise or watch the steam locomotive turn around. Children are encouraged to "race the engine" by running along the fenced area. its a lot of fun!!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
A relaxing afternoon trip back in time on the iconic Kingston Flyer, got a good discount on Book Me.
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The train is charming, the station as well, but the seats are not in a great condition and there are some places, good places, that we can’t seat but nobody tells us this when we are booking, and when we want to seat it is not allowed, there are some restrictions that we didn’t know, so find a good seat sometimes can be a little bit challenging.
Really great ride to see a different view of the land great to have a tea or coffee and to let the kids to run after the train Thank you
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grantg8 from New Zealand wrote on 14 November 2023
Awesome
Thoroughly enjoy the day, first time the old girl had been out for a while