From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise

About this experience

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise Experience Lake Wakatipu aboard two distinctly different vessels, each offering their own perspective on Queenstown's alpine scenery. The historic TSS Earnslaw steamship provides traditional charm with its visible steam engines, timber lounge, and sing-along sessions around the grand piano. Alternatively, the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran delivers 360-degree views from its open top deck and a smooth, swift crossing of the lake. Your cruise departs from central Queenstown's Steamer Wharf and showcases panoramic vistas of the Remarkables mountain range throughout the journey. The lake itself holds local intrigue with its unusual rhythmic water movement every 25 minutes, known as the heartbeat of a giant. You can enhance your experience with optional visits to Walter Peak High Country Farm for guided tours, gourmet BBQ meals, or horse trekking across the farm's rolling paddocks. What is Included Lake Wakatipu cruise on TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown Live onboard commentary Walter Peak Farm tour and afternoon tea (if selected) Gourmet BBQ buffet meal at Walter Peak (if selected) Sheepdog demonstration (if selected) Guided horse trek with gear and small group (if selected) Safety helmet and weather gear (for horse trek) Good to Know Arrive at Steamer Wharf at least 20 minutes before your sailing time. The Spirit of Queenstown catamaran offers better accessibility than the TSS Earnslaw for passengers with mobility needs. Farm tours involve gravel paths and uneven surfaces which may limit accessibility. Bring comfortable, sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. A cashless payment method is recommended for additional purchases onboard or at Walter Peak. Meals are only included if you select the BBQ meal option with your cruise booking. If your cruise is cancelled due to severe weather conditions, you can choose to reschedule or receive a full refund. The Walter Peak farm experience includes interactions with sheep, Highland cattle, and working farm dogs, plus homemade afternoon tea treats. For more Queenstown adventures, consider exploring the region's thrilling activities or discovering other scenic lake experiences that showcase the area's dramatic landscape and mountain vistas.

Highlights

• Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship
• Watch the working steam engines throughout the crossing
• Enjoy sing-along sessions around the grand piano in the timber lounge
• Board the Spirit of Queenstown catamaran for 360-degree open-deck views
• Surrounded by Queenstown's dramatic alpine mountain scenery throughout

What is included

• Lake Wakatipu cruise from Steamer Wharf
• Scenic views of the Remarkables mountain range
• Access to timber lounge aboard TSS Earnslaw
• Sing-along sessions around the grand piano

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.