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Lakeland Queen

Lakeland Queen starts marketing push, with vessel services fully operational 24th November 2025

Lakeland Queen starts marketing push, with vessel services fully operational

Lakeland 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.


Rotorua’s Lakeland Queen opens for business Monday 7th November 2025 /

Rotorua’s Lakeland Queen opens for business Monday

The Lakeland Queen will be open and operating on Lake Rotorua from this Monday 10 November.


After $2m+ restoration, Lakeland Queen navigates new consents obstacle to launch 8th September 2025 /

After $2m+ restoration, Lakeland Queen navigates new consents obstacle to launch

After buying the iconic vessel for around $40k, the new operator hopes to be taking guests on 1 November.


Rotorua’s Lakeland Queen sails again 28th August 2025 /

Rotorua’s Lakeland Queen sails again

The paddleboat the Lakeland Queen is being relaunched today on Lake Rotorua after almost four years on land.


Lakeland Queen return: Vessel bought for $40k by Earl Hagaman’s son 10th September 2024

Lakeland Queen return: Vessel bought for $40k by Earl Hagaman’s son

The iconic paddle steamer is undergoing renovations after being bought for just $40k.


Lakeland Queen left high and dry as owner goes into liquidation 13th March 2024 /

Lakeland Queen left high and dry as owner goes into liquidation

The owner of the iconic ‘Lady of the Lake’ goes into voluntary liquidation, with the vessel stuck on land since October 2021.