




Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
About This Experience
*Please note the TSS Earnslaw Steamship is undergoing scheduled maintenance during the period 19th May to 1 October 2025* A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. The rural demonstrator will give guests an insight into life in the New Zealand high country by providing an entertaining farm show including working sheep dogs. Enjoy a unique dining experience at Walter Peak where the menu showcases food and wine from the wider Central Otago region. Chefs prepare a tasty selection of meats on the outdoor grill, while fresh, seasonal salads and vegetables are available from the dining area of the Colonel’s Homestead. Top off lunch with a selection of delicious sweet treats and local cheeses. Choose between sailing on the iconic 1912 TSS Earnslaw Steamship or the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran.
What's Included
- ✓Cruise across lake Whakatipu and back to Queenstown
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Live English commentary on board as well as interpretation handouts in English, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese
- ✓Gourmet BBQ Lunch
- ✓Farm Show
What's Not Included
- ✗Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Practical Details
Duration
3h 30m
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Meeting Point
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, you will be given a boarding pass to access the vessel.
Operator
RealNZ
Good to Know
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Note: Menu items are subject to change based on chef's discretion and seasonal availability.
- •Note: Please let RealNZ know in advance if you have dietary requirements via messaging through Viator
- •Note: The TSS Earnslaw is cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services.
per person
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