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Queenstown Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Discover the beauty of Queenstown while enjoying local wine & cheese onboard this sensational Spirit of Queenstown scenic cruise...
Highlights
- Spacious scenic cruise on-board modern catamaran
- Interesting commentary from on-board skipper
- Amazing lake views towards Glenorchy, Mt Earnslaw & Southern Alps
- Enjoy interesting commentary from knowledgable skipper
- Tasty Gibbston Valley cheese platter & Akarua Wine included
Board this sensational cruise with Southern Discoveries to explore the jewel of the South Island, as we venture deep to discover local hidden gems, secluded bays, and other amazing locations that cannot be experienced from the land.
You'll enjoy the pleasure of indulging your palate on a delightful selection of cheeses, crackers, chutneys, and an award-winning glass of Akarua wine from Central Otago. Your knowledgeable skipper will also enthrall you with commentary on the area while you sit back, relax and lap up the scenic views from the comfort of the spacious lounges.
This unmissable journey will take you further than other cruises on Lake Wakatipu, where you can get a real taste of Queenstown and fully appreciate the majestic location.
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Charissa Foster from New Zealand wrote on 20 September 2023
Excellent
Lovely trip around the lake with some snacks
Tracey Meyer from New Zealand wrote on 01 January 2023
Cheese & wine
Service was amazing did feel sorry for the staff the girls looked somewhat flustered as they were short staffed but did a great job nevertheless had no bubbles or sav available with the chessesboard the rose was a nice alternative though chessboard itself could of been better was pretty much thrown together as a chef myself it could of been better presented & we ended up on the dinner cruise unbeknown to us we would of upgraded if given the opportunity but over all would recommend the views were stunning :)
Bev Clarke from New Zealand wrote on 03 November 2021
Highlight of Queenstown trip
We booked our cruise before leaving Christchurch, taking a risk with weather etc. It couldn't have been better. From the helpful young staff at the office, who helped us with where to park, to the staff aboard the boat, all of them seemed to go to the next level with Customer Service. Our Cheeseboard with wine was great - often asked if there was anything else we needed. The hour and a half seemed to go quickly. Absolutely stunning views of the mountains and Mt Nicholas and Walter Peak Station. The commentary was very welcome - maybe just needed to be a little louder. All in all, I highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a relaxed 'special' activity in Queenstown.
Nienke Hartog from New Zealand wrote on 04 July 2021
Dull
The crew were nice but the cruise itself was rather dull. Not much to see, not much commentary (because there wasn't that much to see?) We had booked the wine and cheeseboard option. You literally get one wine and a rubbish cheeseboard with the bare minimum. Dried up olives, mini gherkins and dried apricots all without even a bit of olive oil, average cheap cheeses and crap rice crackers. It doesn't have to be top notch but a little more effort could have been put in at the same cost price for the organisers.
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Ange Elder from New Zealand wrote on 19 October 2021
Tranquil cruise
The experience was a relaxing, serene cruise with stunning scenery on board a modern, comfortable, clean, spacious boat. Due to COVID there were less tourists and social distancing on board meant there were only 4 groups on board our trip. Had it been at full occupancy, the experience would have been much different. The cheese board and wine were a nice touch to accompany the gorgeous surroundings. An hour and a half was plenty of time and enough to get a sense of the area. Nice not to have to commit to a half day.