Tours and Tickets to Experience Lake Wakatipu
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Lake Wakatipu
Tour options are available for families with kids and solo adventurers alike.
Be sure to dress in layers, as the wind can pick up suddenly.
Tours range from short, 90-minute excursions to full-day, 8-hour adventures.
Many of the Lake Wakatipu experiences are accessible for wheelchair users; check with your tour provider in advance.
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Lake Wakatipu is free, with guided tours available to cruise on or around the lake. You'll pay around US$47 for a sightseeing cruise, US$68 for a vintage steamship cruise, US$80 for a cruise with a farm stop (or US$94–117 if you want lunch or dinner).
Although you don’t always need to prebook tickets for Lake Wakatipu cruises, it is a good idea. Queenstown is a popular year-round travel destination. When the weather is good, cruise tickets sell out quickly. Book tickets in advance, especially if you have limited time in Queenstown.
The Walter Peak High Country Farm Tour starts with a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the vintage TSS Earnslaw or a modern catamaran. A walking tour of the farm typically includes meeting and hand-feeding some animals and a sheepdog show. Some tours include morning or afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner.
Simple TSS Earnslaw cruises on Lake Wakatipu don’t offer any inclusions, although there is a licensed cashless bar on board. Some cruises stop at the Walter Peak High Country Farm, and you can pay extra for tours, farm experiences, and meals or refreshments. Carefully check what's included before you book.
Many Lake Wakatipu walks offer spectacular lake and mountain views. Well-paved paths around the lake are good for a stroll with kids from Marine Parade in the town center. Alternatively, take the steep 2–3 hour hike up Queenstown Hill or the 6–8 hour Ben Lomond Track to the mountain summit.