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Walter Peak High Country Farm Gourmet BBQ Lunch and Queenstown Lake Wakatipu Cruise
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Walter Peak High Country Farm Gourmet BBQ Lunch and Queenstown Lake Wakatipu Cruise

by RealNZ

4 hours
Queenstown
NZ$152.10NZ$169 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Choose from 2 available options

4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$304.20NZ$338Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$152.10
All taxes and fees included

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4 hours
NZ$304.20NZ$338Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$152.10
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 3.5-hour tour begins with a return cruise across Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Guests choose to travel on either the 1912 TSS Earnslaw steamship or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran. The cruise includes live English commentary and printed interpretation in several languages. Upon arrival at Walter Peak, guests have lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead, where a gourmet BBQ is served. The menu features a selection of meats cooked on an outdoor grill, fresh seasonal salads, vegetables, vegetarian options, local cheeses, and desserts sourced from Central Otago. After lunch, a farm demonstration shows sheep shearing and working sheep dogs, providing insight into life on a New Zealand high country farm. Guests may also explore the lakeside gardens before reboarding the vessel for the return trip to Queenstown. Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase but are not included in the tour price.

Highlights

Return cruise across Lake Wakatipu
Choice of TSS Earnslaw steamship or Spirit of Queenstown catamaran
Gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Farm demonstration with sheep shearing and working dogs
Live English commentary with multilingual handouts

What's included

Return cruise across Lake Wakatipu
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Live English commentary and interpretation handouts in multiple languages
Gourmet BBQ lunch
Farm show at Walter Peak

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks available to purchase

Itinerary

1

Lake Wakatipu

Return cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the chosen vessel, either the vintage 1912 TSS Earnslaw steamship or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran. The journey crosses from Queenstown to Walter Peak, where guests disembark for lunch and a farm demonstration before returning to Queenstown.

90 min

2

Walter Peak High Country Farm Lunch and Farm Show

Guests enjoy a gourmet BBQ lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead on Walter Peak. The menu includes meats cooked on an outdoor grill, seasonal salads, vegetables, vegetarian dishes, local cheeses, and dessert. Following lunch, a farm demonstration features sheep shearing and working sheep dogs. Guests may also visit the lakeside gardens before rejoining the vessel for the return cruise.

120 min

Meeting point

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, you will be given a boarding pass to access the vessel.

End point

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, you will be given a boarding pass to access the vessel.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Menu items may change depending on the chef's choices and seasonal availability.
Guests should inform RealNZ of any dietary requirements in advance via Viator messaging.
The TSS Earnslaw operates a cash-free policy and may refuse cash payments for onboard purchases.
Total
NZ$304.20Save 10% vs Viator