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All aboard the Lakeland Queen with live Commentary, great food, and stunning views of Lake Rotorua!
Highlights
- Experience New Zealand’s only stern wheel paddle-driven vessel
- See unique geothermal features, landscapes and hidden gems of Rotorua
- Fully licensed bar and cafe onboard
- A fantastic idea for all ages!
Discover the beauty of Lake Rotorua on a relaxing and educational hour cruise onboard Rotorua's iconic Lakeland Queen - New Zealand’s only stern wheel paddle-driven vessel.
The Lakeland Queen is a heritage styled vessel built locally in 1986 featuring two deck levels and outdoor viewing platforms making it perfect for exploring and soaking up the unique geothermal features, landscapes, and natural wonders of Lake Rotorua.
You'll enjoy informative commentary as we cruise at a gentle pace, and there are a fully licensed bar and cafe onboard offering snacks, light meals or platters and a selection of beverages, including coffee, wine and more.
The Lakeland Cruise is truly unique to Rotorua and provides a unique and memorable experience perfect for the entire family!
Itinerary
- Boarding from 12:45 pm
- Cruising from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Stay after the cruise and enjoy the afternoon dockside.
Wed 21 Apr
Thu 22 Apr
Fri 23 Apr
Sat 24 Apr
Sun 25 Apr
Mon 26 Apr
Tue 27 Apr
- Adult $19.50
- Child$9.50
- Adult $14.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$9.50
- Adult $14.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$9.50
- Adult $15.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$9.50
- Adult $14.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$9.50
- Adult $15.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$9.50
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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maiac from NZ
Nice cruise on the lake
Michelle Coleman from NZ
Nice cruise on the lake
Michelle Coleman from NZ
Nice cruise on the lake
Michelle Coleman from NZ
Relaxing!!
elizabethb15 from NZ
Outstanding
nhit from NZ
Outstanding
nhit from NZ
Outstanding
nhit from NZ
Great Views!!
Kaley from NZ
Great Views!!
Kaley from NZ
1 hr cruise
Nicky from NZ
1 hr cruise
Nicky from NZ
Good fun for all ages
Raj Gandhi from NZ
Good fun for all ages
Raj Gandhi from NZ
Fully enjoyed
chanellew2 from NZ
Fully enjoyed
chanellew2 from NZ
Fully enjoyed
chanellew2 from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Lakeland Queen - 1 Hour Cruise
Kia Ora, Thank you to write a review. Glad you enjoyed the Cruise. Your Opinion is valuable for us. I hope to welcome you back in the near future. Have a great time. Markus GM
Kaizer Merchant from New Zealand wrote on 09 November 2020
Lakeland Queen Cruise (1hr)
We had a fantastic experience on the lakeland queen cruise. The weather was great and the crew gave us a very warm welcome on board. The ship is pretty iconic and impressively well maintained and in good condition. The sailing started on the dot at 1pm and our cruise captain was awesome who gave an excellent and clear commentary with a brief history of all attractions of the rotorua lakes region as we passed them by. We were absolutely thrilled with our experience and would very highly recommend every tourist to do this cruise as a MUST DO activity while in rotorua.
From Lakeland Queen - 1 Hour Cruise
Kia Ora, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your recent cruise here at the Lakeland Queen Rotorua. We very much appreciate your comments regarding your cruise with us. We are glad our team here is able to provide you with the high levels of service we strive for. It was our pleasure to bring the amazing moment for you. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind Regards Markus GM
Raj Gandhi from New Zealand wrote on 18 July 2020
Good fun for all ages
We were part of a large group with ages varying from 2 to 80 year old and everyone had a good time. Captain is awesome allowing kids into his cabin and giving good commentary about surrounding area. There is a good selection of food and drinks on board .
From Lakeland Queen - 1 Hour Cruise
Kia Ora, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your recent cruise here at the Lakeland Queen Rotorua. We very much appreciate your comments regarding your cruise with us. We are glad our team here is able to provide you with the high levels of service we strive for. It was our pleasure to bring the amazing moment for you. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind Regards Markus GM
chanellew2 from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2020
Food- entertainment- view- experience
Had a lovely evening, fully enjoyed the band they played great music and had excellent / funny commentating. Service was great, food was plentiful with lots of options to pick from. Staff were friendly and very hospitable. Would recommend to all.
From Lakeland Queen - 1 Hour Cruise
Thank you for choosing Lakeland Queen Cruise! We are happy to hearing from customer and will keep developing our product! Hope to see you again soon!
maiac from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2021
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Being a local I actually enjoyed myself. Super chill vibes. The muffin was yummy and unlimited hot drinks made standing outside on the deck in the wind reeeeally nice also good place for pictures, there’s plenty of space for prams etc and windows are big so can sit inside and look out the window. I thought we’d go closer to mokoia island and didn’t really care for the things the showed us I.e. sulphur point but that’s because I’m local and see this things regularly, also would have been nice if the tour included more detail about the Maori history of the lake etc. But if you’re local and thinking of giving it a try, find a deal on here and go check it out
From Lakeland Queen - 1 Hour Cruise
Kia Ora, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your recent cruise here at the Lakeland Queen Rotorua. We very much appreciate your comments regarding your cruise with us. We are glad our team here is able to provide you with the high levels of service we strive for. It was our pleasure to bring the amazing moment for you. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind Regards Markus GM
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awhib from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2021
So good
Nice relaxing for a Sunday afternoon.. we took my daughter on there for her birthday.. and the captain made it extra special by doing a shout out to her over the mic so everyone could hear.. she was thrilled and had so much fun..
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