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• History and amazing views experienced on a beautiful old ship.

  k g,Apr 1, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A beautiful old ship which was a privilege to be on sailing along Lake Wakatipu. Drinks and music to entertain and views to enjoy. You can leave at Walters Peak to explore and dine at the restaurant or return as we did on this 90 minute excursion.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Interesting cruise

  readingteach627,Mar 28, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took this ship to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Be sure to check out the historical information on board the ship. Very interesting history.

• Unhappy experience

  49gretchenc,Mar 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  A month after leaving NZ I was harassed by email that I had not paid for this experience on TS Elliott. After many emails explaining I prepaid and obviously would not be able to board without a paid ticket they finally accepted their mistake with transaction record. RealNZ need to get their accounting system in order and experienced staff. It was a very ordinary boat trip and lunch. Very stressfull having to prove a month later that I had paid. Not happy with their handling of this issue. Why should I do all the investigation work. Cannot recommend.

  

• Serene floating piece of history and nature’s beauty!

  Eileen M,Mar 21, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Super relaxing and enjoyable way to explore the lake and beautiful scenery! The coffee was the best I have had and the on board entertainment and tours of the steamship were wonderful.

• overbooked and crowded...

  Vijayan F,Mar 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  overbooked and crowded one way. Other wise a leisurely and somnolent cruise with minimum interaction

• Great day out. Would recommend to friends and family.

  Mike Y,Mar 19, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Lovely day the lake was flat. Enjoyed the female playing the piano. Great to watch the staff feeding the boiler.

• Fun, relaxing and informative experience. A photographer’s dream.

  Slinky Milinky,Mar 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was such a fun, relaxing and informative experience. So beautiful to be able to see close hand the operation of this steam ship built the same year as the Titanic (even going below deck to watch the operation room). The scenery is absolutely beautiful on the trip across the lake to Walter Peak ‘farm’. A photographer’s dream.

  

  

  

• Really interesting to see...

  Jez H,Mar 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Really interesting to see the inner workings of a steamship, and the views around Lake Wakatpi were great! Boat slightly crowded on the way out, but much quieter once those staying at Walter Peak had alighted.

• Cruised down the lake to Walter peak farm and once we dropped peopl off and picked more up we headed back

  BenjaminD2723,Mar 13, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a beautiful ride across lake we opted for the cruise as we had just had dinner but the was an option for going to Walter peak farm at the end of the lake for a meal and a walk about the farm

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Best Steam Ship Excursion

  Jay M,Mar 9, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Best Steam Ship Excursion. 2+ Hours of fun. Great shore views and homes architect. Great ice cream on board. Ship runs on coal and interesting to see.

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