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    TSS Earnslaw cruising on Lake Wakatipu with Walter Peak in the background.

    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets

    Step aboard the 111-year-old TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown, the oldest working steamship in the Southern Hemisphere! Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Whether you're after a peaceful cruise or a full farm experience, TSS Earnslaw offers a step back in time with plenty to see and do.
    from NZ$ 115

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    Person enjoying a Doubtful Sound cruise with waterfalls in the background.

    Doubtful Sound Cruises

    Experience the untouched wilderness of New Zealand with a Doubtful Sound Cruise. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings, and learn about Fiordland's biodiversity from your nature guide. With a 360° viewing experience on the Patea Explorer, it's a journey you won't forget. Book now!
    from NZ$ 464

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    Historic steamship cruising Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand, with scenic mountain backdrop.

    Queenstown Cruises

    from NZ$ 79

    Top experiences in Queenstown

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    Barbeque platter with meats and sides at Walter Peak High Country Farm.
    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience
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    NZ$159
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 263 ratings.From NZ$159
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    Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
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    NZ$145
    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1762 ratings.From NZ$145
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    Woman laughing on boat deck during Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, New Zealand.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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    NZ$349
    From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 147 ratings.From NZ$349
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    Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
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    NZ$245
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 563 ratings.From NZ$245
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    People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
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    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 292 ratings.From NZ$749
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    Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with passengers, surrounded by scenic cliffs and trees.
    Queenstown Jet Boating
    Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet
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    NZ$149
    Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From NZ$149
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    Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.
    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
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    NZ$115
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 473 ratings.From NZ$115
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    Cruise boat on Lake Wakatipu with mountain backdrop, Queenstown.
    Queenstown Cruises
    From Queenstown: Million Dollar Cruise
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    NZ$79
    From Queenstown: Million Dollar Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings.From NZ$79
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    Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch
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    NZ$349
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings.From NZ$349
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    Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with lush mountains in the background.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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    NZ$464
    From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 104 ratings.From NZ$464
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    Sheepdog herding sheep at Walter Peak High Country Farm with visitors watching.
    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour
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    NZ$135
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 ratings.From NZ$135
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    Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, with a group navigating rapids in a blue raft.
    Queenstown Jet Boating
    Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ
    4.3(100)
    NZ$319
    Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings.From NZ$319
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    Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
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    NZ$169
    Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1915 ratings.From NZ$169
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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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    NZ$205
    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 682 ratings.From NZ$205
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    Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with passengers photographing lush fjord scenery.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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    NZ$373
    From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings.From NZ$373
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    Cruise ship at sunset on Milford Sound overnight tour.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Overnight Milford Sound Cruise with Dinner & Activities
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    Overnight Milford Sound Cruise with Dinner & Activities. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From NZ$792
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    Couple enjoying a Doubtful Sound cruise with scenic mountain views.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
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    From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$1,365
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    Cruise boat near waterfall in Milford Sound's lush landscape.
    Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours
    From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise
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    NZ$1,315
    From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$1,315
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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Cruise
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    Milford Sound Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From NZ$145
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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound with passengers, surrounded by lush cliffs.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries
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    Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From NZ$199
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    Horse trekking group on trail in Walter Peak's rolling farmland.
    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Horse Trekking
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    NZ$269
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Horse Trekking. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From NZ$269
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    TSS Earnslaw cruising on Lake Wakatipu with mountains in Queenstown, New Zealand.
    TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
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    NZ$124
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    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From NZ$124
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    Cruise passengers enjoying drinks with views of Milford Sound fjords.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Sparkling Wine
    4.9(19)
    NZ$389
    Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Sparkling Wine. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From NZ$389
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    Cruise ship on overnight tour in Doubtful Sound fjord, view from Manapouri.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
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    From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$864
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    Francine Bishop
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    Francine

    Australia
    Oct 2025
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    This was such a fabulous experience. It was recommended to us by a friend and we were so grateful we did this experience. The old coal powered boat is beautiful, the farm is stunning and the food exceptional. Highly recommend.

    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise

    Trevor Wallace
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    Trevor

    Australia
    Sep 2025
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    Had a great day at Walter Peak Sheep Station. Amazing buffet lunch followed by the sheep station show of shearing sheep and sheep dog demonstration of herding the sheep. The homestead is a beautiful well preserved building where we had lunch. Thoroughly recommend this trip. Unfthis time the Earnslaw was still being renovated and we had to go by catarmaran " Spirit of Queenstown ", which was good but looking forward to the Earnslaw next time.

    From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise

    Alan Winter
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    Alan

    Australia
    Oct 2025
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    Jeremy did a great job with the driving and commentary. Cruise was great as was the packed lunch. We lucked out with the weather and ALMOST got a shot of Mitre Peak!

    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

    Rachel Saquing
    US

    Rachel

    United States
    Oct 2025
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    Amazing and accommodating staff. We went on the 11:15 time slot and there wasn't much of a crowd. We were able to roam freely in around the boat for the best views!! The rain and weather added to the breathtaking experience. The views were spectacular and truly otherworldly!!

    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

    Michael Barnes
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    Michael

    Australia
    Sep 2025
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    Felt totally in awe of Milford Sound. Pure Milford cruises were professional staff and extremely knowledgeable of the cruise and of Milford Sound. Well presented modern boat with great food and bevvies

    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

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    Cesar

    Mexico
    Sep 2025
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    We are very happy with our trip, we were treated wonderfully and milfour sound really worth it, the plane ride over the snowy Alps and the fjord are amazing, I would do it again 100% the waterfalls and rainbows are really an experience worth living !!!! My congratulations to the whole team and especially Cúrc our pilot super friendly and very good level of service.

    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

    Kim Sina Locher

    Kim

    Dec 2025
    5/5
    We particularly liked the fact that it was a great experience despite the rain. It's even particularly mystical when it rains. We got free coffee and saw dolphins and robes.

    Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

    Karen Houchen
    NZ

    Karen

    New Zealand
    Nov 2025
    5/5
    Despite the weather, the boat cruise was great. Approx 40 people on boards so plenty of room. The commentary from Steve was informative and not too much. He did a great job getting us close to the spectacular waterfalls. We were lucky to see some seals having fun in their environment. The Milford sounds really are awe inspiring. Even the road trip out was incredible. Make sure you allow plenty of time to travel there as it's a busy route with buses and windy roads.

    Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

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