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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
Immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet on an epic cruise aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship, the 1912 TSS Earnslaw.
Immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet on an epic cruise aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship, the 1912 TSS Earnslaw.
Highlights
- Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
- Enjoy generous garden platters made up of local and homegrown produce
- Learn about native wildlife and conservation at Walter Peak
- Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the legendary Steamship, the 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 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. Sample fresh produce straight from the veggie beds and orchard!
You will then have the opportunity to leave your mark in Walter Peak's land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery.
Finish off the experience with a walk to the rustic Walter Peak buildings for a delicious platter made from homegrown and local produce. Indulge in florentines made from our on-site bee, vegetable fritters produced straight from the garden and more tasty treats.
Enjoy a stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$124.00
- Child$62.40
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$124.00
- Child$62.40
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$124.00
- Child$62.40
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$124.00
- Child$62.40
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$155.00
- Child$78.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
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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!
nafisimtiazb from New Zealand wrote on 14 April 2025
Best
Best
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
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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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!