Kingston Flyer Steamtrain Limited

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Kingston Flyer Steamtrain Limited

Short Description
The Kingston Flyer is New Zealand’s own real vintage steamtrain. Kingston is located on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu, a 40 minute scenic drive south from Queenstown. Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era. Experience the 14km stretch of track come alive with 125 years of history. Let yourself be carried back to a time of Gold, Earth, Steam and Dreams! The Kingston Flyer departs Kingston Station twice daily at 10am and 1.30pm during its running season from the 1st October to 30th April annually. A return trip takes 1.5 hours. The Flyer is also available for charter anytime throughout the year. We design events to suit individual group interests and cater for up to 350 passengers.

Long Description
The Kingston Flyer
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 steamers at Kingston Wharf.

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.
Operating Schedule
The Kingston Flyer operates two daily excursions between Kingston and Fairlight from the beginning of October until end of April annually (closed Christmas Day). You can take a return journey or a one-way trip in either direction.

Departure

Kingston 10:00am
Fairlight 11:00am
Kingston 1:30pm
Fairlight 2:30pm

The Kingston Flyer is available for Charters any time throughout the year!

The Kingston Flyer is available on a full charter basis for special functions and for groups travelling between Queenstown and Milford Sound or Invercargill. The train has a seating capacity of up to 300 passengers and is a wonderful option for conference and incentive group functions. We are able to cater for a variety of group interests, from weddings to corporate functions to incentive groups.
Facilities & Recreational activities
At Kingston:
Railway Station
Souvenir shop
Kingston Flyer Tavern Cafe
Toilets
Secure and easy parking
BBQ and recreational area
Walking tracks
Fishing
9-hole golf course and bowling green
Kingston Motels & Holiday Park (0800 807 836)

At Fairlight Station:
Railway station
Souvenir shop
Arts and crafts
Toilets
Recreational area
Fishing
Secure and easy parking

Kingston Railway Station, Queenstown, New Zealand
Phone: 64-3-248-8848 • Fax: 64-3-248-8881 • Freephone: 0800 4 FLYER (435 937)
Email: info@kingstonflyer.co.nz • Website: www.kingstonflyer.co.nz • PO Box 25, Kingston 9660, Southland

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