24th November 2025 Lakeland QueenLakeland Queen Cruises is ramping up its marketing efforts after a $1m renovation and overcoming consenting and liquor license issues to resume cruises on Lake Rotorua on 10 November, following a four-year Covid-19 hiatus and an ownership change.
7th November 2025 Lakeland Queen / Scenic CruiseThe Lakeland Queen will be open and operating on Lake Rotorua from this Monday 10 November.
8th September 2025 Lakeland Queen / Scenic CruiseAfter buying the iconic vessel for around $40k, the new operator hopes to be taking guests on 1 November.
28th August 2025 Lakeland Queen / Scenic CruiseThe paddleboat the Lakeland Queen is being relaunched today on Lake Rotorua after almost four years on land.
10th September 2024 Lakeland QueenThe iconic paddle steamer is undergoing renovations after being bought for just $40k.
13th March 2024 Lakeland Queen / LiquidationsThe owner of the iconic ‘Lady of the Lake’ goes into voluntary liquidation, with the vessel stuck on land since October 2021.