A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on our vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch served on the sunny terrace 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.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Posted By : Karen_S
I had heard so much about this experience and wasn’t disappointed. We were welcomed aboard the TSS Earnslaw with plenty of seating and enjoyed the journey and commentary. We were booked for the buffet lunch at Walter Peak which was more than delicious, plus a demonstration of sheep herding by the farm dogs and an entertaining sheep shearing demonstration. Back on the Earnslaw we had an opportunity to view the working of the engines and an informative room of memorabilia. Loved it all.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 04:05:09 
Posted By : RobertG_K
Was an amazing and memorable day !! The ship was fun and the farm meal and farm show was great. Ash was amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 01:34:21
Posted By : JoanDeniece_T
Our family enjoyed it! It would have been better though if we went there not on a rainy day!:) staff were so nice and helpful. The bbq buffet was good! We enjoyed the food. I had a mix up with my booking and Real NZ assisted me without ang fuss!! Would recommend this tour and this company !
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 01:31:33
Posted By : Linda_W
Loved our trip on TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak for lunch. Food was amazing and the setting stunning. The farm show sheep shearing and gathering was very informative. We picked a perfect day. Its a photographers paradise. The trip back including a pianist was entertaining. One of the passengers from Sydney even had a chance to play the piano and sing. A great day out.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 16:23:10
Posted By : Kay_R
So glad we did this activity in Queenstown. A scenic cruise on the Earnslaw was interesting in itself. To see the workings of the old steamship was great and the boat itself allowed plenty of sightseeing on the way. The farm house building and surrounding gardens close to the jetty were absolutely beautiful and the bbq lunch amazing. Everything was delicious, it was well organised and there was plenty of food. Drinks were reasonably priced. The sheep shearing demo was interesting and also well done.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 23:58:44
Posted By : Vince M
Very well organised, fast accommodating the ships passengers to a well presented buffet bbq lunch.
We added the farm experience and that was a good display of a working sheep dog under commands.
Totally worth doing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 23:33:32 
Posted By : Amanda_I
Fantastic day on the water with spectacular scenery, staff were friendly and the meal was exceptional!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 18:06:31
Posted By : Sonya_M
Beautiful scenery as you travel to the homestead. Fantastic lunch, beautiful deserts! Finished with a lovely red wine back on the boat! Perfect day out.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 20:14:42
Posted By : Neville_B
Loved the whole package. Extremely well presented ,friendly staff, beautiful food, interesting and spectacular boat trip. A smooth operation all round.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 15:17:08
Posted By : Jack_R
Lovey boat ride over and beautiful farm to visit . Excellent bbq dinner with lots of variety. The farm show was very interesting too!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 06:11:04
