Sightseeing between Christchurch and Queenstown?

[AllanB]

Don't worry about the Kingston Flyer it hasn't run for a while, unless you are keen to see parked up steam engines slowly deteriorating. The whole thing is for sale if you have a few spare mil.

Shit that's a shame. A few times over the years I've been on a m/cycle riding along next to it bellowing out smoke.

Funny old country - we will spend a fortunate up-keeping some crazy designers public loos but let the flyer rot.

[Oakie]

The Hot pools at Maruia Springs on the north side of the Lewis Pass are of better quality ... and not so busy.

...but the sandflies are evil!

[Oakie]

Oh, and if you go to Q/t via Wanaka instead of Cromwell, a pop into the historic Cardrona pub on the Crown Range is well worth it. Do walk out the back and have a look around too.

[Oakie]

Dammit! Wish I'd said that!