15 Best Lake Wakatipu Cruises

“Fantastic old steam boat, you can see how it works as well. BBQ was outstanding everything was cooked perfectly, and lots of it. The setting was amazing with beautiful flowers everywhere. There was sheep searing as well for kids”

“A great experience, highly recommend you visit the engine room!”

“Get there early to queue up boarding, in order to get a good seat, near an open window as the steam engine heats the top enclosed deck.”

“It was a really great experience and great value for money. Loved getting to see, feed and pat all the animals. Baby Butterscotch and Baby Caramel were extremely cute. Also getting to watch the sheep sheering and seeing the dogs hard at work rounding them…”

“We loved it! Peace and quiet on the boat with the cheese board and wine soaking up the view ! Who could ask for more ! Great staff too and so clean !”

“Great boat trip on the Ernshaw, wonderful to see into the working engine room. Trip was scenic and great viewing around lake Wakatipu and the dinner at Walter peak farm was fabulous with tonnes of gorgeous food to enjoy. The farm show was very good…”

“Beautiful place, great food and the animal experience was fantastic. Would be good to feed the animals . Gardens are gorgeous and the boat ride over was amazing”

“We had a beautiful day for our cruise and it was truly a great outing. The ship itself is amazing and provided entertainment watching how it works. We found the people that worked on the ship to be very friendly. It was nice that we…”

“Lovely relaxing cruise around the lake. Thoroughly enjoyable activity!”

“Amazing helicopter ride over Mt Aspiring and we got to land near an glacier! Jeff the pilot was quite informative and polite! Very steady and safe flight. The ladies helped to pick us up from the hotel and back after the ride. Highly recommend!”

“10/10 experience, the staff were absolutely amazing made it so much fun. The afternoon tea after our horse trek was absolutely amazing as well!”

“Great time zipping through the water. The lakes, mountains, and river were worth the trip! The color and clarity of the river water was a sight to behold. The driver was great!”

“We certainly enjoyed the buffet lunch and the boys were happy about the sheep-shearing show”

“The food & service was amazing. We also enjoyed the boat ride & farm show. My adult children were a little sceptical when I told them we were going to a farm. We will differently be returning on our next trip.”

“Great day out with the family! Thoroughly enjoyed all of it! The views were breathtaking.”