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| Lake Wakatipu |
Lake Wakatipu and the TSS Earnslaw – an historic old
steamer on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
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| TSS Earnslaw |
One
of the functions at a conference I went to was on board the TSS Earnslaw – we
tutu’ed down the lake to Walter Peak Station and came back to Queenstown. A nice little cruise with dinner on board. The steamer is quite large and can take up to
1000 people theoretically – although I think it would be more comfortable at no
more than 500 people. The round trip
takes 3 and a half hours.
To
be honest, the food was pretty basic. A
better idea would have been to take the boat to Walter Peak Station and eat
there returning later.
It
was a lovely evening and Lake Wakatipu is the deepest natural lake in the South
Island. The water is spectacularly clear
– and cold.
Wow! That is an amazing lake. One day I will make it to New Zealand.
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't regret it - even though I am obviously biased!. Thanks for the comment
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