TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, view the engine room, watch the stokers in action or purchase delicious snacks/drinks from the Promenade Café.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Cruise over to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Reviews
310 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth doing -...
Susan B,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth doing - spectacular scenery, lovely old-fashioned vibe about it, interesting commentary and good service on board.
Great
Wendy W,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great boat trip but we were blessed with heavenly weather. Great commentary along the trip. Really liked that we could watch the team managing the engine fires
Grand old vessel
irve2016,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do when in Queenstown, a majestic old vessel cruising across the lake with magnificent views everywhere you look what more could you ask for?
Great trip across the...
Stuart K,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip across the lake on the TSS Earnslaw, perfect weather made it memorable. Get your voice tuned up for the piano and accompanying singing!
Excellent trip
suzannemK6919SJ,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The TSS Earnslaw was a beautiful old steam boat. Although the weather was a bit hazy, cloudy had a lovely trip over to Walter Peak for a BBQ lunch. BBQ lunch is an understatement. The food served was delicious and could not be faulted. A lot more than BBQ implies. After lunch had a farm demonstration of sheep shearing and dog handling, which was all very impressive. Then you had your cruise back to Queenstown. All in all an excellent trip out. Highly recommended
Very nice shipping...
Andrea W,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice shipping with spectacular views on historic steamer. Good coffee, nice wine selection.
Delightful cruise.
JOHN M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A leisurely cruise between impressive mountain scenery with ever changing cloud formations and informative historical and contemporary commentaries from the captain.
Superb trip on the steamship
bikerbabe2014,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was brought on this steamship over to Walter Peak for a BBQ dinner as part of our NZ tour. This was a real treat to be on an authentic steamship and be able to see the workings of the engine. Lovely bar/cafe on board and very friendly staff.Great Experience.
Recommended historic boat trip
Doris G,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful historic boat trip along the coast of Queenstown. At 1 1/2 not too long and the view into the engine compartment is really great. Interesting for young and old.
Great
floyd16,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00excllent...well worth it for the views
From NZ$115.00
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