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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

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 $175.00
Child $89.00 (Child rates apply to 5 - 15 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

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.


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


Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
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  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
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  • Adult$175.00
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  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
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  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$89.00
  • Infant Free

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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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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jmalbertson from United States wrote on 29 March 2024

Fabulous Food, Lovely Staff, Tremedous View

We came on the 1:00PM TSS Earnslaw cruise from Queenstown. (Kudos to the dock crew who managed the people who were waiting to board very well, and by staff I mean the one with heart-shaped sunnies who told me she was British. It began the experience with a good feeling.) The way over was beautiful with a soft piano accompaniment and it set an incredible mood. We then arrived on shore and again, the staff managed to disembarkation process with efficiency and clarity. We entered the restaurant towards the end of the line, but all the tables had stunning views so we didn't miss a thing. Again, the staff managed the access to the buffet with expertise and it flowed incredibly well. We didn't do the farm tour as we both grew up on them and there is nothing entertaining about work, lol. The food was exceptional and we loved everything we ate. The lamb and the mousse crumble were standouts. Worth the cash!

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Kim Andrews from United Kingdom wrote on 24 March 2024

Amazing trip

Really enjoyed our trip out on the TS Earnslaw had the BBQ lunch option which was definitely gormet. Lots of choice of food ( I am vegetarian) . The boat itself has a mini museum telling the history of the boat and you can watch the crew shovel coal. 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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sarahh76 from New Zealand wrote on 04 March 2024

A beautiful and worthwile experience.

While the cost is fairly high for this experience it matches in its value. The boat ride is always stunning anyway but add to that a very impressive gourmet BBQ lunch, then you have an incredible experience- the food was extrely excellent with lots of salads and sides and a variety of meats and vegetarian options. Also the opportunity to return for more food! I don't eat desserts but everyone else I was with enjoyed returned for more of the wee dessert helpings and said they were delicious. Be prepared for buying your own drinks and for spending money in the shop if you want anything. The farm demonstration was interesting but if you are already familiar with shearing sheep then I recommend more time wandering the gardens and area as I wish there was more time for that. All up a wonderful day out. Highly recommend!

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