Real NZ - TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch

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Explore Queenstown's beautiful Lake Wakatipu on board a vintage steamship (TSS Earnslaw, 1912) and enjoy a delicious gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak High Country Farm...

Explore Queenstown's beautiful Lake Wakatipu on board a vintage steamship (TSS Earnslaw, 1912) and enjoy a delicious gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak High Country Farm...

Highlights

  • Gourmet barbecue lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant
  • Enjoy lakeside dining at Walter Peak, away from the bustle of Queenstown
  • Includes the return scenic cruise on board the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm
  • Be entertained by the farm demonstration

*Please note the TSS Earnslaw will be on survey from 4th - 29th June 2024 - a replacement vessel will be used during this period - thank you*

Your afternoon begins with a magical cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship launched in 1912 and rich in local pioneering history. She is the only hand-fired commercial passenger carrying vessel in the Southern Hemisphere.

Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm on the opposite side of the lake it is time to disembark for the ambience of the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant situated in beautiful gardens.

The menu includes an extensive range of local and New Zealand produce, succulent meats cooked on the rotisserie, a delicious range of vegetables and salads. Then finish with your dining experience with tantalising desserts, cheeses and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Following lunch, guests have the opportunity to gain insight into high country life with an entertaining and informative farm demonstration, or explore the beautiful lakeside gardens. A quintessential Kiwi experience combined with the elegance of a bygone era.

The entertainment continues on the spectacular night-time cruise home, where you can join in on a sing-a-long with the ship's pianist or just enjoy the fresh air and stunning views on the deck as the sparkling lights of Queenstown draw closer.

Adult $189.00
Child $95.00 (Child rates apply to 5 - 15 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)
Adult - (Motorised vessel) $150.00
Child - (Motorised vessel) $79.00
Infant - (Motorised vessel) $0.00
Adult - (Motorised vessel) $150.00
Child - (Motorised vessel) $79.00
Infant - (Motorised vessel) $0.00

What's included

  • Freshly made gourmet buffet BBQ Lunch at Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant
  • Entertaining farm demonstration
  • Return cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm

Location

Notes

  • Duration: 3 hrs 30 mins

    Departure Location: RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown Bay. As you're pre-booked please queue directly at the TSS Earnslaw.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 20 minutes prior to departure.

    Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or special.

    Notes:

    • Please let RealNZ know in advance if you have dietary requirements via [email protected] or messaging through Bookme
    • The TSS Earnslaw is cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services.


  • Child rates apply for 5 - 15 years, Infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge.


Available Bookings from 22 Dec to 4 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
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Bookings close in 4 hours...

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

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  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
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  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
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  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$189.00
  • Child$95.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Bookings close in 6 hours...

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge

  • Adult - (Motorised vessel)$150.00
  • Child - (Motorised vessel)$79.00
  • Infant - (Motorised vessel) Free of Charge
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Bennett from New Zealand wrote on 29 August 2022

Lovely food and breathtaking views

Had a lovely time on cruise, food was excellent and breathtaking views. Only complaint is that when we arrived at Walter Peak for the BBQ lunch the receptionist was a bit rude when I asked if we could sit outside because it was such a lovely sunny day which we don’t had much of. Her response was do what ever you want no one is listening anyway. But not one’s was there an announcement made of what the rules are for sitting outside.

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Craig Campbell from New Zealand wrote on 23 November 2024

TSS Earnslaw & Water Peak lunch

Even though we had only 6c degrees and hail at lunch time we had one of the best experiences, with a fantastic lunch and peaceful trip there and back on the steamer. Recommend this trip to anyone visiting Queenstown.

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alicem20 from New Zealand wrote on 17 November 2024

Amazing Experience

My family of three enjoyed this boat trip. The meal and views at Walter Peak were spectacular. I would highly recommend

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David Morris from New Zealand wrote on 29 November 2023

Unruly tourists

Excellent hosts and lunch. Farm show was great. The whole experience was spoilt by unruly, rude, loud and ignorant Chinese who shouted, pushed, took every seat on the boat and talked through all announcements and the dog show. Twice my wife was roughly pushed aside. Perhaps guides that can assist them with local culture and manners would help?

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Liesl Smith from South Africa wrote on 14 November 2024

TSS Earnslaw and BBQ Buffet Lunch in Queenstown

A great way to spend the afternoon in Queenstown. Sit back, relax and enjoy the most beautiful scenery on the way and back. Staff friendly and good options for snacks and drink. At Walter Peak Island we had the most amazing BBQ buffet and what a nice spread! The selection of the food was fantastic and so tasty. Never seen sheepherding, then you must see this farm show! Mia, the dog was fast, so smart and efficient at herding the sheep. You also see the shearing of a sheep and hear lots of interesting info about sheep and herding. All in all, worth every cent!! What a great experience!!!

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