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The train runs on 14km of track between Kingston and Fairlight. If you are into steam trains then this woould be a must do. We were happy to take a few pics and drive alongside it as we headed out of town to Te Anau.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Kingston Railway Station
Phone: 64-3-248-8848
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The Kingston Flyer is a vintage steam train that used to operate at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu.
It used 14 kilometres of preserved railway line that once formed a part of the Kingston Branch.
Sadly the Kingston Flyer is no longer in operation.
Written Jan 2, 2010
Website: http://www.kingstonflyer.co.nz/
On our way from Wanaka to Te Anau we decided to stop in to have a look at the Kingston Flyer and found it a gret place to have lunch and break up our drive. Great atmosphere & friendly staff.
Favorite Dish: We shared some nachos and had hot chocolate.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Kingston Railway Station, Kingston
Phone: 64-3-248-8848
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You know that you're off the beaten tourist trail when you find a small cafe on the southernmost tip of a lake where they weren't too sure what a machiatto is.
I explained to the waitress that it is an espresso with a small amount of hot, foamed milk placed on top, she gave it her best shot to make one for me. And a fine job she did for me, not bad for her first attempt!
It actually pleased me to find such a remote corner and found it refreshing to find a place not overrun with tourists.
Written Jan 2, 2010
Phone: +643 2488848
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Kingston is a scenic 47km drive south from Queenstown following the edge of Lake Wakatipu.
There's a magnificent stop along the way at Devil's Staircase with superb views over Lake Wakatipu.
Written Jan 2, 2010
Kingston is a small town at the southern end of lake Wakitipu. Approx 40km south of Queenstown. It's also the home of the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train.
Kingston is located at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. Most of the houses are owned by holidaymakers, and so the population can vary from 30 up to 200 during the summer months and on holiday...
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