Lake Rotorua Paddle Steamer Lunch Cruise - 1 Hour
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Spot lake-view only Rotorua highlights as you cruise along in a historic Mississippi river boat-style paddle steamer, for a total of 90 minutes of cultural and scenic highlights. Start your journey with a warm, 30-minute cultural welcome, then head off in one of the region's most loved icons. Setting out on the majestic Lakeland Queen paddle steamer, where you'll enjoy an hour of comfortable lake cruising, a delicious buffet lunch and entertaining onboard commentary.
Journey across Lake Rotorua in the purpose-built, New Zealand-made paddle steamer, first launched in 1987, as you glide along behind the impressive eight-bladed paddle wheel. Enjoy legendary tales as you take in the views from the open decks or cosy indoor spaces, gliding past Ohinemutu, Mokoia Island, and Sulphur Point. Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch while relaxing onboard, with comfortable amenities and a fully stocked bar for your convenience.
Location
What you need to know
- 90-minute Lake Rotorua paddle steamer boat experience
- 30-minute cultural welcome
- One-hour scenic cruise
- Entertaining commentary
- Buffet lunch
- Please arrive at 12.30pm, for a 1pm departure.
- This experience is 90 minutes in total duration
- River cruise is one hour in duration
- This experience departs from 3 Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010.
- Seafood Chowder
- Fresh bread rolls, New Zealand butter
- Steamed fish, asian leafy greens, coconut and lemongrass sauce
- Cannoli
- Sweet corn, ricotta, and spinach cannelloni baked in a tomato and fresh basil sauce, finished with parmesan cheese.
- Slow-roasted beef
- Tuscan chicken drumsticks
- Lemon marinated chicken drumsticks
- Roasted baby potatoes, baby carrots, red capsicum, kumara, parsnip
- Steamed Broccolini and green peas with garlic butter and toasted almonds
- Pumpkin and kumara salad with feta, capsicum, red onion, coriander, pumpkin seeds, and balsamic dressing
- Caesar salad
- Pavlova
- Tiramisu
- Freshly cutfruit platter
- All meal options are subject to change without notice
- Bookings are essential
- Operates in all weather, except extreme winds
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher