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Home/Destinations/Queenstown/Lake Cruises

Queenstown Lake Cruises

Glide across pristine Lake Wakatipu aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw: scenic cruises to Walter Peak high-country farm, with gourmet BBQ lunches and dinners, farm shows and mountain views. A relaxing, scenic contrast to Queenstown’s adrenaline, perfect for all ages.

190 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Fiordland And Milford Sound
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
4.9(3,707)·13 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
4.9(2,658)·13 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
4.9(2,221)·4h 30min
from$514/ person
via Viator
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes
Queenstown
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes
4.8(1,572)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
Queenstown
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
4.8(1,385)·3h 30min
from$101/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
4.7(967)·12 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
Queenstown
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
5.0(708)·6 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
Queenstown
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
5.0(705)·5 hours
from$550/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Queenstown
Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
4.7(681)·12h 30min
from$218/ person
via Viator
Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
4.7(649)·4 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
Fiordland And Milford Sound
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
4.6(570)·13 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
4.9(507)·4h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure
4.6(486)·3h 30min
from$80/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views
4.7(455)·12h 30min
from$177/ person
via Viator
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown
Mount Cook
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown
4.9(437)·13 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Queenstown
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
4.8(411)·5 hours
from$462/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting
Queenstown
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting
4.8(374)·4h 30min
from$172/ person
via Viator
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
4.5(358)·1h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown
Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown
4.9(345)·12 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
4.7(266)·12 hours
from$275/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
4.9(201)·4 hours
from$997/ person
via Viator
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing
Queenstown
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing
4.9(186)·25 min
from$233/ person
via Viator
Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'
Queenstown
Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'
5.0(183)·3h 30min
from$141/ person
via Viator
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
Queenstown
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
4.6(172)·14 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown
Queenstown
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown
5.0(162)·50 min
from$551/ person
via Viator
25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown
25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown
5.0(122)·25 min
from$247/ person
via Viator
Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown
4.3(118)·3h 30min
from$160/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Underwater Observatory
Queenstown
Queenstown Underwater Observatory
4.6(88)·30 min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour
Queenstown
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour
4.5(73)·4h 10min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)
Queenstown
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)
5.0(62)·12 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Moke Lake Kayak Experience
Queenstown
Moke Lake Kayak Experience
4.9(49)·3h 30min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise
Queenstown
Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise
4.5(32)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Coronet Peak Snow Touch Experience from Queenstown
Queenstown
Coronet Peak Snow Touch Experience from Queenstown
4.9(28)·2h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound inc Cruise & Lunch
Queenstown
Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound inc Cruise & Lunch
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
4.6(26)·3h 30min
from$101/ person
via Viator
Queenstown 30-Minute Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride with music
Queenstown
Queenstown 30-Minute Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride with music
4.8(25)·30 min
from$68/ person
via Viator
Tandem Hang Gliding
Queenstown
Tandem Hang Gliding
4.9(21)·1h 30min
from$218/ person
via Viator
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown
Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown
4.7(19)·3h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu
Queenstown
Queenstown Floating Sauna & Cold Plunge on Lake Whakatipu
4.9(18)·1h 15min
from$37/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views
Queenstown
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views
5.0(16)·50 min
from$514/ person
via Viator
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki
Queenstown
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki
4.3(12)·13 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Christchurch
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
5.0(11)·13 hours
from$342/ person
via Viator
Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls
Queenstown
Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls
5.0(9)·50 min–2h 45min
from$359/ person
via Viator
Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise
Queenstown
Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise
4.8(8)·3h 30min
from$80/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier
Queenstown
Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier
5.0(8)·1 hour
from$571/ person
via Viator
Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Queenstown
Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
5.0(7)·13 hours
from$399/ person
via Viator
Queenstown Cruise & Wine Tour - 90 Min TSS Earnslaw & 3 Wineries
Queenstown
Queenstown Cruise & Wine Tour - 90 Min TSS Earnslaw & 3 Wineries
5 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator

Lake Cruises in Queenstown — FAQ

What is the TSS Earnslaw?
The TSS Earnslaw is a beautifully preserved 1912 coal-fired steamship that cruises Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown, often to Walter Peak farm — a charming, historic “Lady of the Lake”.
What is Walter Peak farm?
Walter Peak is a high-country farm across Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown, reached by the TSS Earnslaw steamship, offering gourmet BBQ meals, farm shows with sheepdogs and shearing, and beautiful lake and mountain views.
Is a Queenstown lake cruise worth it?
Yes — sailing on the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak farm, with a gourmet meal and stunning scenery, is a relaxing and scenic highlight, ideal for families and all ages.

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