Lake Cruise on Lakeland Queen
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August 2026
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What you can expect
The Lakeland Queen is truly a lady of the lake, and you are invited aboard for an hour of luxury. The Lakeland Queen has been paddling Lake Rotorua since she was launched in 1986. She is New Zealand's only genuine stern wheel, shallow draft, paddle driven boat and was styled on the Mississippi River boats, due to the shallow lakebed of Lake Rotorua.
The Lakeland Queen scenic cruise is an absolutely perfect way to see Lake Rotorua and its surrounds. The scenery and the key landmarks, such as Ohinemutu, Kawaha Point, Mokoia Island, and Sulphur Point, are dazzling from the deck. Lake Rotorua is also home to a variety of birdlife and wildlife, making every moment on the water something special.
There are two fully licensed bars on board & an à la carte menu available (additional cost). Your friendly and professional Skipper will provide full live commentary during the cruise, and the helpful crew are always on hand to make your time.
Location
What you need to know
- 1 hour cruise onboard the Lakeland Queen
- Live commentary from our friendly skipper
- Breathtaking must see sights
- Fully licensed bar (not included in price)
- An à la carte menu (not included in price)
- Allow 1.5 hours
- 1 pm - Lunch cruise
- Departs from Rotorua's lakefront
- Operates Wednesday - Sunday in Summer (Oct-Feb)
- Child rate applies to 5-14yrs
- 0-4yrs are free of charge
- Wheelchair access
- The Lakeland Queen is located at Rotorua’s Lakefront, right in the heart of Rotorua City
- Kids friendly
- Fully licensed bar (not included in price)
- An à la carte menu (not included in price)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Motorised wheelchair friendly
- Mobility scooter friendly
- Vision Impaired friendly
- Hearing Impaired friendly
- Hidden disability friendly
Recent reviews
Great cruise, nice meal. Disappointed that people were allowed to smoke outside, with the smoke drifting inside
Enjoy the lunch at lakeland Queen
