EVERY SUNDAY FROM 29 SEP 2024 - 01 JUNE 2025
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BACK ON TRACK!

New Zealand's popular Steam Train, connecting Otago to Southland
The famous Kingston Flyer is back on track offering public train tours most Sundays through summer departing Kingston, Otago to Fairlight, Southland return. Take a step back in time on our historical vintage steam train powered by the mighty Ab795 Steam Locomotive. Located in stunning alpine Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, only 35 minutes from Queenstown. Relax and unwind along the 14km rail corridor (28km total return) in one of our 100-year-old fully restored wooden carriages on a 1.5 - 2 hour return journey admiring the spectacular scenery of the Kingston Lake Foreshore and surrounding high country alpine farmlands. Highlights include chatting to our friendly train staff, listening to the sounds of a working steam engine, enjoying our onboard historical commentary, or racing our steam engine down at Fairlight, the Kingston Flyer offers an enjoyable experience for the whole family! - Public train rides run mainly on Sundays through the operating season (Sep-June) - - All trains depart from Kingston and return to Kingston Station, at 221 Kent Street - - Group bookings and private charters are also now available - - Please visit our 'Schedule' page for more information - ** ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL **
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2024/2025 Season Fares: OFF PEAK: $75 Adults $65 Concession (Gold Card) $25 Children (5-16 years) 4 & Under FREE (Infant). ON PEAK: $85 Adults $75 Concession (Gold Card) 35$ Children (5-16 years) 4 & Under FREE (Infant).
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NZTA Approved Passenger License
Fully Licensed & Experienced Locomotive Drivers
Newly Renovated Fairlight Railway Station

Our 2022 Grand Re-Opening

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  • Online bookings are essential.
  • All bookings for public train rides are available online, tickets can not be purchsed from the Kingston Flyer Cafe & Bar.
  • Private Charters are available from Monday to Saturday, and are designed for groups of 40 people or more. Please email us for all enquiries.
  • Public train trips are a 1.5 - 2 hour return trip departing Kingston. Please note, you can not board the train at Fairlight Railway Station.
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Merchandise

Hats can now be purchased from the Fairlight Railway Station on Sundays from 10am-3pm during our operating season.

Visit The Kingston Flyer Cafe & Bar

We welcome you to visit the Kingston Railway Station at the Kingston Flyer Cafe & Bar, Kingston's premiere watering hole and catering venue.
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What else is in Kingston?

Get 10% off at the Top 10 Holiday Park when you book tickets on the Kingston Flyer Steam train. Call 03 2488 501 to book.
Swim & picinic at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu located on the Kingston Foreshore.
Race the train on your bike along the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail from Kingston to Fairlight.
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The Kingston Flyer
The restoration of The Kingston Flyer 2017 - 2022 was made possible by the voluntary hard work and dedication of a team of experienced train enthusiasts. The team, directed by Neville Simpson, were chosen for their skills and expertise, and worked tirelessly with the full support of the new ownership group.
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info@thekingstonflyer.nz 0800 KFLYER (535937) 221 Kent Street Kingston 9793 New Zealand. aland
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