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
320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not Good Customer Service
RolandChelsea,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Where do I start, maybe the booking up early 3/4 months before our trip would be good, or maybe the cancellation 9hrs before our trip was due to leave, this left no time to book another trip. Very poor customer service, cancelling so late and not honouring the booking on an earlier sailing. Private booking at such late notice doesn’t seem right but I suppose the might dollar is more important than customer satisfaction.
It’s pretty, yes. But the...
Jonathan S,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It’s pretty, yes. But the experience is one that you just to be over with. Too crowded, and unpleasant
Enjoyable Cruise
Elizabeth C,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw. Really enjoyed the mini museum on board and going below deck and watching the stokers shovel coal. The scenery was stunning. Highly recommend.
A must do if in the area and include the buffet dinner - you will not be disappointed.
ALH2025,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience both on the ship and at the Walter Peak High Country Farm. The trip across the lake is magical and you can really get the steamship vibe - get on early for a decent seat. Once at the Country farm the buffet dinner is magnificent. The choice of both hot and cold food is staggering and the quality is first class - and there is plenty of it - a real feast. The waiting staff are excellent and the wine choices first class - cannot fault it. After dinner, the sheep shearing display was remarkably engaging and fascinating and the shearers patter is great but the star of the show of course is Kip the sheep dog who gives a brief but excellent display of sheep rounding. An excellent trip and a must do if in this part of New Zealand, A real highlight.
recommend
Barbara B,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00cute little cruise 🚢 went solo after doing doubtful sound with this company a day before. the DS was very overpriced in my opinion but this experience was pretty adequate
Great Relaxing Scenic Cruise
Brent K,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great relaxing scenic cruise on a historic steamboat. Really enjoyed the views, length of the trip & the hospitality.
This is a scam
Chi Z,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Save your money. Don’t be scammed by this boring boat ride. You will fare much better with a nice walk in the park by the beach.
Amazing steamship
2richs,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing old steamship over 150 years old still ploughing the lake most days. Well worth a trip takes 90 mins around the lake. Early sailings are less busy
Excellent ride on one of the last steam ships.
Steve-Jane M,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You guys have done a great job keeping the ship in good condition. Very interesting being able to watch the steam operations. The ride was great.
Better come
Charlize S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The great tour in NZ! TSS trip is so nice and with the spectacular views, everything is going smoothly
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