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Lakeland Queen - Lunch Cruise

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Step aboard the iconic M.V Lakeland Queen and soak up the scenery with this delicious lunch cruise on Lake Rotorua!

Step aboard the iconic M.V Lakeland Queen and soak up the scenery with this delicious lunch cruise on Lake Rotorua!

Experience a fantastic lunch cruise on the beautiful Lake Rotorua!

Take in the stunning views of Mokoia Island, Kawaa Point, and Sulphur Bay as you relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Relax and re-energise on Lake Rotorua, the perfect activity for friends and family, to break up the day and see the sights!

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch selection, including breads, mains, salads, dessert, and unlimited tea and coffee station! Additionally, a full bar service is open for you to enjoy a selection of New Zealand wine and beer.

The Lakeland Queen was built locally in 1986 and modelled on the famous Mississippi riverboats making her ideal for the shallower waters of Lake Rotorua. A genuine stern wheel paddle steamer, she is powered by a 240 hp Cummins diesel engine driving an 8 bladed stern paddle. A true icon of the region the recently refurbished "Grand Old Lady of the Lake" can cater for up to 250 seated guests and is a real must do during your Rotorua Visit.

Adult $49.00
Child $24.50 (Ages 6 to 14)
Infant $0.00 (Ages 5 and under)

What's included

  • 1-hour scenic lake cruise on board Lakeland Queen
  • Full buffet lunch including dessert selection and fresh fruit
  • Unlimited access to tea and coffee station

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Memorial Drive, Lakefront, Rotorua 3040

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4.6

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malcolm parker from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2014

Stranded on the lake !!

We were looking forward to this lunch cruise...got 20 mins out on lake and the boat broke down... we were stranded! We had to get to a wedding..so the captain got a speed boat that was in the middle of a paraglide ride, to come and rescue us !...Some of the passengers and the captain ( he had to go get a part for the boat )so we jumped onto the speed boat leaving the others behind !... We were really looking forward to this lake cruise...it was a shame.. but the frantic captain was very nice and funny about the situation !

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Nick Malibiran from New Zealand wrote on 11 July 2014

great experience

Thanks bookme! :)

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Russell Wong from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2014

Very good

The staff very helpful. Plus they waited for us as we were a bit late do well done

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sandra bradshaw from New Zealand wrote on 28 March 2014

lakeland queen

we were very lucky to have perfect weather on the day to celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday, the host on the day was fantastic, he even allowed my 3 y.o. grandson to steer the vessel, the food was delicious, no indigestion afterwards,the waiters were very attentive and the commentory was very interesting, my only negative is that we would have preferred the 2 hour cruise which isn't available at this time of the year,I would definitely recommend this cruise and hope to do it again some day, such great value for the money and heaps of friendly staff on board to help the enjoyment of the cruise. thankyou very much, my daughter has a lovely memory for her 30th birthday.

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L.T from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2014

Okay

Was okay. Expected better food especially for what you're paying for. Just wasn't what we were expecting. But great friendly staff.

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