TSS Earnslaw Cruise: Scenic Lake Wakatipu Journey

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Experience the charm of Queenstown’s vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Cruise across Lake Wakatipu, admire the alpine scenery, and visit Walter Peak High Country Farm. Don’t miss the chance to explore the decks, view the engine room, and enjoy delicious snacks on board!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Lake Wakatipu - Cruise over to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.

What's Included

Goods and Services Tax (GST) included

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Embark on a journey aboard Queenstown’s historic TSS Earnslaw steamship. Revel in the breathtaking mountain vistas as you traverse Lake Wakatipu towards Walter Peak High Country Farm. Wander around the decks, observe the engine room, witness the stokers at work, or buy yummy snacks/refreshments from the Promenade Café.

Kindly ensure to check in 20 minutes prior to the intended sailing time.

Location

88 Beach Street

Beach Street

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure and queue directly outside the TSS Earnslaw, you will be checked in by name. (You are not required to check in at the office prior to this time)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.4

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Mobile39107204170

Feb 22, 2025

Well worth the trip - Excellent. The ship and crew were amazing. The history of the boat very interesting. Views great. Food and beverage reasonably priced.

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Mark_h

Feb 21, 2025

fantastic ship, a must if in NewZealand - the ship itself is fascinating, we had a chat with one if the crew who came out for a break and it was great to talk to him

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Emma_b

Jan 23, 2025

Beautiful - Easy to book. Parked in the local car park just a few mins walk away. Snacks available onboard Great little museum on the boat

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Gregory_s

Jan 22, 2025

Lake Wakatipu must do! - The best way to see a large portion of Lake Wakatipu. Plenty of room on board to move about, bar with coffee, snacks, and cold beer. Access to the engine room and see the whole operation of a steam ship underway. A must do when in Queenstown!

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Cuppyr

Jan 12, 2025

Not to be missed - Delightful and enjoyable trip on the lake. Grab yourself a drink and sit on the bow and tale in the amazing scenery. We only did the round trip,but you could combine it with the highly talked about homestead lunch. A not to be missed experience.

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Peter_f

Jan 5, 2025

Historic TSS Earnslaw trip across Lake Wakatipu - If you woukd like real experience of days gone buy on a beautiful NZ south Island lake then book a ride.

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Johnkienhan_c

Feb 6, 2025

Enjoyable Journey - Enjoyable journey on a steamboat and nice scenery, quite crowded and long queues to get onto the ship, must visit the engine room!

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Gary_b

Jan 30, 2025

Beautiful Historic Boat - Beautiful historic boat. Lovely views of lake and surrounding mountains. Great to look at engines and the coal stokers

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Quiller003

Jan 20, 2025

Grand old lady of the lake - We did a trip up the lake and back on this grand old steamship, which was beautifully fitted out in the style of the early 20th century. The scenery of Lake Wakatipu is awesome, and I liked that you could look down into the engine room to see the engines at work; we even got chance to chat to the Chief engineer - a man who clearly loves his job!

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Trup

Jan 7, 2025

A pleasant activity in Queenstown - Very relaxing and pleasant but rather "tame" after going on the KJet boat earlier in the day. Lovely views. Option to visit a working farm before returning to town.

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