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A large white and red ferry boat on a body of water with mountains in the background. 1
A boat on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. 3
A couple on a boat with a view of the water and mountains in the background. 4
A ferry dock with a ramp, a cafe named Promenade Cafe, and a lifebuoy. 5
By RealNZ

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Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • Vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
    • Behind-the-scenes look at the vessel's giant steam engines
    • Only coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere
    • Soak in Lake Wakatipu's scenery
    • Relaxing cruise engaging with history in a stunning setting

Activity location

  • TSS Earnslaw
    • Lake Wakatipu, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Visitor Centre
    • Steamer Wharf Beach Street
    • Queenstown, NZL

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TSS Earnslaw Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Select this option for a 90 minute cruise on Lake Wakatipu.

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00PM
Price details
$68.51 x 1 Adult$68.51
Total
Price is $68.51

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise abaord the only coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Inclusions
    A peak into the engine room to see how a real steamship operates
  • Inclusions
    Museum about the history of the TSS Earnslaw
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Sheep shearing and farm demonstration
  • Exclusions
    Disembarking at Walter Peak
  • Exclusions
    Food or drink

Know before you book

    • Check-in is 20 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

  • Leave the buzz of Queenstown behind and soak in the alpine surroundings that this region is so famous for with a scenic cruise aboard an authentic, vintage steam vessel.

    As the only coal-fired passenger-carrying ship left in the Southern Hemisphere, the _TSS Earnslaw_is packed with history and legacy. Leaving the shores of Queenstown, you will head across the lake, with breathtaking views of the Remarkables mountain range and Cecil Peak, to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Sit back, relax, and admire the dramatic landscapes of snow-capped peaks, verdant hillsides, and rugged cliffs.

    Having been built over 100 years ago and launched in the same year as the Titanic in 1912, the vessel you'll be boarding is a valuable piece of history. Visit the on-board museum for an insight into its past and to see the working engines in action in the steam room.

    As you're serenaded by the ship's pianist feel yourself transported back in time on a delightful cruise across Queenstown's famous lake.

Location

Activity location

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    TSS Earnslaw
    • Lake Wakatipu, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Visitor Centre
    • Steamer Wharf Beach Street
    • Queenstown, NZL