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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

Highlights

Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
Enjoy a Ploughman’s Platter made up of local and homegrown produce
Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the legendary 1912 Steamship, TSS Earnslaw
Explore our Restaurant Garden and watch produce go from garden to plate.

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, with a colonial homestead and beautiful lakeside gardens, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn more about conservation throughout New Zealand.

Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw Vessel (launched in 1912). You will be greeted by our rural hosts holding an Eco Tour sign upon disembarking the express vessel. Our fantastic team will welcome you, and give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants.

You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery. As a visitor and contributor, you will learn about the removal of wilding pines and the importance of planting natives into the area to bring back bird life, create habitats and develop natural vistas

Finish off the experience with a walk to the rustic Walter Peak buildings for a delicious light meal made up of homegrown and local produce. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw.

Adult $149.00

Child $75.00 (5-17)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years)

What's included

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak (and return)
Delicious rustic meal made up of homegrown and local produce
Tree or shrub to plant
Local rural host and horticulturist guide

Duration

Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf
88 Beach Street
Queenstown 9300
New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Please note your fantastic rural hosts will be holding an Eco Tour sign at Walter Peak, just look out for them when disembarking the TSS Earnslaw vessel.

Available Bookings from 25 Apr to 8 May 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$126.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$126.00
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$75.00
Infant Free of Charge

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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

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angelal52 from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025

Incredible Experience

Simply put, A must do!!!! I’m a local and have done this once before and already excited to do again. Pure Bliss!

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rayuuuuhb from Philippines wrote on 19 April 2025

Refreshing and fun experience

Enjoyed riding the TSS Earnslaw plus highly recommended eco farm activity, the generous farm-to-table goodies and planting my own tree :) P.S strawberries in Walter Peak are indeed the best I ever tasted!

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nafisimtiazb from New Zealand wrote on 14 April 2025

Best

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Cara Graham from New Zealand wrote on 06 April 2025

Great experience

We did the early crusie over to Walter peak and it ticked all the boxes! Such - nice day to experience the eco tour, loved snacking on produce in the gardens and the high tea was delicious. Planting a tree was a lil fun, something different too. Would recommend this those who want a lil something different

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Carly McMechan from New Zealand wrote on 03 April 2025

Best experience yet

By far my favourite experience yet. Lovely boat cruise over to the gorgeous farm, gardens and homestead at Walters Peak. Absolutely delicious gourmet platters created using fresh produce from the gardens and to top it off we got to choose and plant a native tree each to help restore the forest. Even my teenagers who thought the whole thing would suck, throughly enjoyed themselves.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child 5-17

Infant 0-4 years

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