BACK ON TRACK!
New Zealand's popular Steam Train, connecting Otago to Southland
The famous Kingston Flyer is back on track! Now offering public train tours most Sundays through summer departing Kingston (Otago) down to Fairlight Railway Station (Southland) return. Take a step back in time on our historical vintage steam train powered by the mighty Ab795 Steam Locomotive. The Kingston Flyer Railway is located in the stunning lake and alpine town of Kingston in the South Island of New Zealand, a scenic 45min drive south from Queenstown. Relax and unwind on the Kingston Flyer along our private and gently rolling 14km rail corridor (28km total return) in one of our 100-year-old fully restored wooden carriages while admiring the spectacular scenery of the Kingston Lake Foreshore and surrounding high country alpine farmlands.
Our public tours are an easy going 1.5 - 2 hour return heritage journey, suitable for all ages.
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Highlights include chatting to our friendly train staff, listening to the sounds of a working steam engine, watching the engine turn around and refill, enjoying our onboard historical commentary, or racing our steam engine down at Fairlight! The Kingston Flyer offers an enjoyable experience for the whole family. While in Kingston you can visit the Kingston Flyer Cafe & Bar, take a walk along the foreshore, or have a picnic and swim at the lake.
- Public train rides run mainly on Sundays through the operating season -- All trains depart from Kingston and return to Kingston Railway Station, at 221 Kent Street -- Free car parking is available at Kingston Railway Station -- Please visit our 'Schedule' page for departure times and dates - - For all updates & news please visit our Facebook Page -- Occasionally our tours may be cancelled or amended, always check your emails prior to departing your destination for the day -- For cancellations and booking changes please follow the instructions in your booking email -- For info on accessibility please visit our FAQ page -
- Public train rides run mainly on Sundays through the operating season -- All trains depart from Kingston and return to Kingston Railway Station, at 221 Kent Street -- Free car parking is available at Kingston Railway Station -- Please visit our 'Schedule' page for departure times and dates - - For all updates & news please visit our Facebook Page -- Occasionally our tours may be cancelled or amended, always check your emails prior to departing your destination for the day -- For cancellations and booking changes please follow the instructions in your booking email -- For info on accessibility please visit our FAQ page -
** ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL **** ALL TICKET HOLDERS MUST CHECK IN 30 MINS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE AT THE RED TICKET BOOTH **
Bookings Essential
Race our Steam Engine
NZTA Approved Passenger License
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Fully Licensed & Experienced Locomotive Drivers
Newly Renovated Fairlight Railway Station
Our 2022 Grand Re-Opening
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- Online bookings are essential so that you don't miss out. Tickets do sell out.
- All bookings for public train rides are available online, tickets can not be purchased from the Kingston Flyer Cafe & Bar.
- Private Charters are now available on Friday afternoons, Saturday and Mondays and are designed for groups of 40 people or more. Please email us for all inquiries.
- 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.
Merchandise & Gift Vouchers
Hats & Merchandise can be physically purchased from the Fairlight Railway Station during your train trip. Merchandise is not available from Kingston Railway Station or the Kingston Flyer Cafe. Gift Vouchers can now be purchased online.
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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.
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.
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Swim & picinic at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu located on the Kingston Foreshore.
