blurpenguin

Our last outing in Queenstown was to the Old Steamer at the Wharf in Queenstown. This is a genuine vintage steam ship... still running since it was constructed in 1912.

It would take us on a cruise around Lake Wakatipu... actually it goes to the other side of the lake to a Country Farm, where you could opt for a BBQ lunch or a Farm Tour... but since we have done this before we didnt want to spend extra $


The ship is the genuine article... still running on coal... which is used in the boilers to power the steam engines.. very like a steam train engine... the boat itself is quite large with 3 decks... and very nicely refurbished to have ample areas with a full cafe serving warm drinks and snacks...

There was even a grand piano in with a pianist for singing along sessions, during the cruise...

Whilst chugging along, you can view the engine from a cut out portion from the top deck or u can even venture to the engine to see the steam engines at work...


There is also a room, where the history of the boat is explained... of course the outside deck is where u can experience the cold air and strong winds blasting on you!


overall, the cruise was nothing spectacular... only the ship was... TSS Earnslaw is a real historical ship... really old... and i have never seen a steam ship before... so it's something new...