Lake Rotorua Paddle Steamer Breakfast Cruise - 1 Hour
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on a one-hour scenic cruise along the picturesque Lake Rotorua as you welcome the day on the waterways, with a tasty buffet breakfast. Cruise along in a purpose-built, New Zealand-made paddle steamer, first launched in 1987. Modelled on classic Mississippi river boats, perfect for shallow waterway journeys and an iconic way to view Lake Rotorua's magical highlights. With cosy indoor spaces, open decks, and a fully stocked bar on board, it's a relaxing and scenic start to any day, 90 minutes in total duration.
Enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast, with options for all dietary needs, as you glide along behind the impressive eight-bladed paddle wheel. Powered by a 240 hp Cummins diesel engine. Be greeted with a warm cultural welcome and storytelling from the local crew. Featuring the legendary Hinemoa and Tutanekai love story, before you cruise past Ohinemutu, Mokoia Island, and the steaming landscape of Sulphur Point.
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What you need to know
- 90-minute Lake Rotorua paddle steamer boat experience
- 30-minute cultural welcome
- One-hour scenic cruise
- Entertaining commentary
- Buffet breakfast
- Please arrive at 7.30am, for an 8am departure.
- This experience is 90 minutes in total duration
- River cruise is one hour in duration
- This experience departs from 3 Lakefront Drive, Rotorua 3010.
- Continental buffet/cold buffet:
- Bread and pastries
- Homemade jams, spreads and New Zealand butter
- Greek yogurt
- A variety of breakfast cereals and muesli
- Selection of milks
- Asian breakfast:
- Congee (rice porridge with peanuts and kimchi)
- Tea Eggs (hard-boiled eggs simmered in tea, soy sauce, and spices)
- Steamed buns, plain or filled
- Hot buffet:
- Eggs
- Bacon and breakfast sausages
- Homemade potato cakes
- Pancakes
- French Toast
- Baked Beans
- All meal options are subject to change without notice
- Bookings are essential
- Operates in all weather, except extreme winds
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-1515
- This experience is supplied by Lake Rotorua Dining Cruises
