Queenstown Cruise Map

Your 90‑minute journey begins right from the Main Queenstown Jetty, placing you in the heart of Queenstown. From the moment our classic Queenstown lake cruise departs, the Remarkables mountain range rises in the distance, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure through Lake Wakatipu’s most scenic and peaceful corners.

We glide past the Queenstown Gardens and along the Kelvin Heights Golf Course, with its iconic goat statue, before cruising by Willow Island, the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, and a stretch of local architecture that can only be appreciated from the water. Few experiences take you to the end of the Frankton Arm, where the historic Kawarau Falls Dam meets the Kawarau River, framed by the Southern Alps.

The return journey traces the opposite shoreline, offering a panoramic perspective of Queenstown from the water – from the town’s bustling lakefront to quiet bays and hidden corners. With typically calm and sheltered waters, this is a leisurely, scenic cruise perfect for soaking up the views, spotting wildlife, and capturing photos you won’t get anywhere else.