Queenstown · LAKE WAKATIPU CRUISES
The lake is 80km long and the town sits on one bend of it. These 15 sailings compare the coal-fired steamer, the modern catamarans and the farm lunches at the far end, on price, duration and what is actually included.
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a local BBQ buffet, farm dog show, and scenic return aboard a steamship or catamaran.
“boat trip and delicious bbq lunch with shearing and dogwork show and time to see farm animals. A really great trip and food was top quality.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown for mountain views, lakeside homes, birdlife, live commentary, and a warm cabin in 90 minutes.
“I was hesitant to sign up as I’m not a “wine” connoisseur. But, it was one of the best half day tours I’ve gone on. Our guide, Ben was knowledgeable and entertaining. The wineries were each unique. The third winery, with the cheese board snack, was great! I went by myself and by the end of the day we were all friends!”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu aboard the coal-fired TSS Earnslaw, with mountain views, engine-room access, onboard music, and useful Queenstown tips.
“Amazing weather for the cruise. The staff were really helpful & everyone was super friendly. The information about Lake Whakatipu was great too. I loved that you could see the guys working below deck, great for kids if you have them. Definitely worth the money & really glad I did it!”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a gourmet BBQ at Walter Peak, and watch sheepdogs work in a classic Queenstown outing.
“Great day out for the whole family. Highlight is seeing the working engine room. Breathtaking views of the lake from all over the boat.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu, visit Walter Peak Farm, meet sheep and alpacas, watch working dogs, and enjoy afternoon tea in rural New Zealand.
“So much fun!! Seeing the animals was excellent -they are all well cared for and enjoyed interacting with people. The sheep dog herding and shearing exhibit was really amazing. The steam boat is really cool. Food was excellent, views beautiful- highly recommend!”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu, dine at Walter Peak Farm, and watch sheepdogs and shearing on this four-hour Queenstown evening tour.
“The boat crew was lovely and the whole experience was nice. The food was well cooked but the servers rushed you with eating the food and drinking to get you out of the restaurant which wasnt nice.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, visit Walter Peak Farm, meet sheep and cattle, watch sheepdogs, and enjoy afternoon tea.
“Booked at 11.30am for a 1pm departure. Other websites had no availability. Really good way to spend a few hours. Not too long either kids loved farm tour and patting / hand feeding baby animals. Farm show pretty basic but good if no previous exposure to rural life. Tour not too long and good way to see the lake from the boat. Little less Adrenalin.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the coal-fired TSS Earnslaw, with mountain views, engine-room access, onboard snacks, and flexible sailings.
“Lovely ride on big ship,amazing views all round,lovely food and drink and a lovely lady singing on the piano. It was both our 60s and my best friends first time on it so Thku 😊”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island for a hidden lake, rare wekas, mountain views, a short hike, and an unforgettable swim.
“We were blessed with glorious weather which helped showed off this stunning location. Our guide was very helpful and informative.”
Review of Queenstown’s 90-minute Lake Wakatipu cruise, with mountain views, local stories, onboard drinks, family tips, and honest value advice.
“Troy is the most charismatic top bloke, a great rapport with the passengers and full of really intriguing information about the surroundings. Definitely recommend. Rug up tight it is freezing out there! Take gloves ear muffs, scarf beanie the whole 9 yards!! Swing by and visit Perkys floating bar after the cruise! Staff there are brilliant and it's warm and ambient and a view to knock your socks off from the top deck! Absolutely reccomend this million dollar cruise for a beautiful view of Lake Wakatipu and the incredible surroundings. Be sure to wave out to the locals as you go through, put a smile on my face from ear…”
Cruise Lake Wānaka to Mou Waho Island for a steep scenic walk, Arethusa Pool, native wildlife, mountain views, and expert commentary.
“Would not recommend this tour. It is operated by mostly young, inexperienced folks. They want to enjoy their time at the expense of ours. Instead of removing a kayak from the back of the boat they made us jump off the side boat up to our thighs. Ruining our hiking boots for the rest of our holiday and leaving us with wet clothing for cold hike. Selfishness and laziness! 300$ worth of hiking equipment got ruined.”
Fly from Queenstown to Mt Aspiring glaciers, Earnslaw Burn and Skippers Canyon, with a possible glacier landing and expert pilot commentary.
“Once in a lifetime experience!! Our pilot Alfie was also involved with the Lord of the Rings shoot and pointed out locations on the way. If you do not have time to visit Fox or Franz Josef glaciers then this is a great option from Queenstown. It was the highlight of my trip. The glacier was surreal and the whole flight path was surreal!!!”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island for a guided walk, rare buff weka, native tree planting, tea, and alpine views.
“The Mou Wahu Island Nature Walk was awesome! Our guide, Michael, welcomed us at the Wanaka Marina. He is friendly and answered our questions about places to visit around Lake Wanaka. We enjoyed the conversation on the relaxing boRead more”
Fly from Queenstown to glacier country, spot Skippers Canyon and Earnslaw Burn, then land on snow in Mt Aspiring National Park.
“From the minute we were picked up to when we were dropped off we had a fantastic experence. The checkin was quick and the safety well explained. The flight, just amazing. We didn't feel rushed or frightened in any way. Alfie was an amazing pilot answering our questions and engaging the whole flight. I would highly recommend going.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, enjoy tea at Walter Peak, then take a gentle guided horse ride with Remarkables views.
“We had a lovely ride, the views were amazing and Izzy was awesome. Very friendly. Hotshot was the best.”
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