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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$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
- 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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Oula Maguire from Canada wrote on 23 December 2025
Wonderful day :)
It was a small tour group, so we got to ask lots of questions and I learned so much about the area! The food at the tea was unreal, the perfect snack and hot drink combo on a rainy day!
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!
LILIAN TUBB from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026
No recommend garden and table
Well, first of all I made a big mistake booking on a new tour called garden to table experience. I did not know this existed as I took my family to the bbq. Big surprise they took us to show us some trees and a very small veggie garden , showing us what vegetable we’re each plant. Not a big deal. The table had two small platters to cater 15 people and the glass of wine was not included… do this cost $155 ? The same of bbq. I think it was overpriced and the last activity to go and plant a tree on a steep hill? Not happy about it!
Mateo Bjorck from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026
No what we were expecting
I was expecting to have a nice bbq, as I have heard it does have all kind of meats and quality , instead we ended up having a platter, two platters for 12 people , not even a glass of wine with this. They even put imua to plant trees which is the job of the gardener on a step hill not having health and safety rules. I won’t recommend this one . As it was not what it was expecting for the same price of the bbq. This is a new experience never ever seen this before.
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cathyz6 from China wrote on 27 February 2024
在农场种了一棵树
先是蒸汽船坐到Walter Peak码头下船，有2个local导游等候大家。参加eco tour的人不多，一共7个；参加另一个行程（看动物，剪羊毛）的比较多，有二三十个。导游先是在草坪上讲解当地的树木知识，然后带我们到生态农场，讲解了里面种植的一些蔬菜，还现场摘了酸浆草、小番茄给我们品尝，还有梨和苹果。接着去选植物，每人一棵，选好后带去种植区挖土种下，竖块木桩子，写下名字或祝福语。最后带到餐厅吃morning tea，有甜品和咖啡/茶。然后等下一艘蒸汽船经过，上船，返回皇后镇。