Steamer Wharf, also known as Queenstown Harbor, is located in the northwest of downtown Queenstown and the commercial district. A hundred years ago, the port was mainly used for cargo transportation and loading and unloading. Now it has become a dedicated wharf for cruise ships. Cruises on Lake Wakatipu departing from Queenstown, including steamships and catamarans, all depart from here. The northeast side of the port is the lakeside green space, and the north side is the food district. From morning to night, this is the busiest place in Queenstown. In the sound of air whistles and the gentle waves, people come and go on boats, go shopping, enjoy the lake, forage for food, and perform. Near the port and the food street, there is a huge sculpture of the New Zealand national bird-the kiwi bird, which is vivid and lifelike. You must find her and take a photo.
It is very convenient to buy tickets online in advance and exchange them directly on site. There are bars next to the pier, and there are queues in circles. When the boat comes, boarding is very orderly so it is fast. The staff will also help you take pictures before boarding, of course you have to pay, but you can also choose not to take pictures.
If you don't go to Queenstown, it's useless to visit New Zealand 10 times. This super fun adventure city is deeply addictive. Taking a steamboat on Lake Wakatipu is the most unique experience. You can go to the sheep farm to watch wool shearing and sheepdogs herding sheep on the steamboat... The pastoral scenery is fascinating.
The gas boat pier is right by the lake. The beautiful scenery here is also the most suitable place for taking pictures in Queenstown. It is recommended to come in the morning, not so many people, it is cooler, New Zealand ultraviolet rays are very hurting. There are many water projects at the pier such as speedboats, leisurely ferry round the island, and even rent a boat to make your private trip. Eat, drink and stay on board, which is another experience. In the evening, you can take a leisurely walk by the lake, there are many tourists, and many Chinese, so it is not lonely, the Chinese legion is a wave after wave.
The steamboat dock can take a steamboat tour of Lake Wakatip. When we arrived, we lined up to visit Lake Vakatip on TSS Ernstlow (TSS Ernstlow is one of the few steamships in the world that are still operating normally, 103 years old, the same year as the Titanic), and the bottom floor was where the crews added coal to the boiler room. Very old way. There is also a piano performance on the boat (in fact, the electronic piano is installed on the piano) to see from the window, from time to time you can see the hovercraft and speedboats wiped off the distance.
A beautiful little pier, the highlight is not how many boats start from here every day, but it is often occupied by wild ducks and seagulls. Ha ha. They are not afraid of people at all, and when you walk past it, it reluctantly moves a little bit. Look at the photos, it is interesting...
The steamboat pier should be the town center of Queenstown. The pier is a small square for tourists to wait for the boat to rest. There are several rows of buildings on the side. It is a shopping center, mainly selling souvenirs and cashmere products. Compared with the price, the price is still a bit expensive.
Steamer Wharf, also known as Queenstown Harbor, is located in the northwest of downtown Queenstown and the commercial district. A hundred years ago, the port was mainly used for cargo transportation and loading and unloading. Now it has become a dedicated wharf for cruise ships. Cruises on Lake Wakatipu departing from Queenstown, including steamships and catamarans, all depart from here. The northeast side of the port is the lakeside green space, and the north side is the food district. From morning to night, this is the busiest place in Queenstown. In the sound of air whistles and the gentle waves, people come and go on boats, go shopping, enjoy the lake, forage for food, and perform. Near the port and the food street, there is a huge sculpture of the New Zealand national bird-the kiwi bird, which is vivid and lifelike. You must find her and take a photo.
It is very convenient to buy tickets online in advance and exchange them directly on site. There are bars next to the pier, and there are queues in circles. When the boat comes, boarding is very orderly so it is fast. The staff will also help you take pictures before boarding, of course you have to pay, but you can also choose not to take pictures.
If you don't go to Queenstown, it's useless to visit New Zealand 10 times. This super fun adventure city is deeply addictive. Taking a steamboat on Lake Wakatipu is the most unique experience. You can go to the sheep farm to watch wool shearing and sheepdogs herding sheep on the steamboat... The pastoral scenery is fascinating.
The gas boat pier is right by the lake. The beautiful scenery here is also the most suitable place for taking pictures in Queenstown. It is recommended to come in the morning, not so many people, it is cooler, New Zealand ultraviolet rays are very hurting. There are many water projects at the pier such as speedboats, leisurely ferry round the island, and even rent a boat to make your private trip. Eat, drink and stay on board, which is another experience. In the evening, you can take a leisurely walk by the lake, there are many tourists, and many Chinese, so it is not lonely, the Chinese legion is a wave after wave.
The steamboat dock can take a steamboat tour of Lake Wakatip. When we arrived, we lined up to visit Lake Vakatip on TSS Ernstlow (TSS Ernstlow is one of the few steamships in the world that are still operating normally, 103 years old, the same year as the Titanic), and the bottom floor was where the crews added coal to the boiler room. Very old way. There is also a piano performance on the boat (in fact, the electronic piano is installed on the piano) to see from the window, from time to time you can see the hovercraft and speedboats wiped off the distance.
A beautiful little pier, the highlight is not how many boats start from here every day, but it is often occupied by wild ducks and seagulls. Ha ha. They are not afraid of people at all, and when you walk past it, it reluctantly moves a little bit. Look at the photos, it is interesting...
The steamboat pier should be the town center of Queenstown. The pier is a small square for tourists to wait for the boat to rest. There are several rows of buildings on the side. It is a shopping center, mainly selling souvenirs and cashmere products. Compared with the price, the price is still a bit expensive.