TSS Earnslaw
Monument · Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw

Photo: Eusebius · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The TSS Earnslaw is a coal-fired twin screw steamer built in 1912 and still in regular service. Passengers can view the engine room during the trip across the lake. The vessel offers views of the Remarkables mountain range.

On day 5 of Queenstown Adventure

Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary; check the official website.
Time needed
Allow 2 hours for a standard cruise.
Best time
Morning sailings avoid stronger afternoon winds.
Getting there
Board at the Queenstown Steamer Wharf in central Queenstown.

Itineraries with TSS Earnslaw

Day 5 of Queenstown Adventure

Walter Peak and Arrowtown

How TSS Earnslaw fits into a day.
  1. 10:00TSS EarnslawLake Wakatipu
  2. 12:00Walter Peak High Country FarmWalter Peak
  3. 15:30ArrowtownArrowtown
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TSS Earnslaw questions

Is the TSS Earnslaw still operating?

Yes, the vessel runs scheduled cruises on Lake Wakatipu year round.

Can visitors see the engine room?

Passengers are allowed into the engine room on most sailings to watch the coal-fired machinery.

How long does a cruise last?

Typical trips take about one and a half to two hours including return to Queenstown.

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