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TSS Earnslaw: Queenstown Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ

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    TSS Earnslaw: Queenstown Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ

    Activity provider: RealNZ
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    From US$ 61.37 per person

    Combine a leisurely cruise across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu before disembarking at Walter Peak High Country Station for a full BBQ buffet, a small farm demonstration and extensive gardens to enjoy.

    About this activity

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    Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
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    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take in Queenstown's scenic beauty on a cruise
    • Marvel at the history of the TSS Earnslaw, built in 1912, as you wander through her onboard museum
    • Enjoy the decadent gourmet BBQ buffet at Walter Peak High Country Station
    • Watch an entertaining farm demonstration around life on a working property
    Full description

    This half-day activity begins and concludes with a 45-minute cruise across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw. Spend a few hours enjoying the culinary delights at Walter Peak High Country Station, including an entertaining farm demonstration the whole family will enjoy.

    Feel free to take advantage of the extensive lay-out of this incredible steamship – she is a floating museum of her own history, and you are more than welcome to enter the engine room where you can watch our hardy coal-stokers as they keep this beautiful lady of the lake gliding across the waters of Lake Wakatipu. Overlooking Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown’s incredible alpine scenery, the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak is the perfect place to spend a beautiful day in Central Otago. Its colonial architecture and sweeping grounds evoke the elegance of a bygone era. Spend your time wandering the award-winning gardens, or saying hello to the animals that call the station home. The BBQ Buffet includes salads, vegetables, and succulent local meats cooked on the outdoor rotisserie or grill. There is a wide range of desserts on offer, including a vast array of fresh bread and cheese. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let the supplier know directly so we can safely accommodate your requests.

    From 25 June to 8 July 2022 the TSS Earnslaw will be on annual maintenance. An alternate vessel will be transferring you across to Walter Peak (this is more of a transfer vessel as opposed to a cruise).

    Includes
    • Round-trip steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu (excluding maintenance dates of 25 June - 8 July. At this time a different vessel is used which is a transfer vessel as opposed to a cruise)
    • Gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner (depending on option selected)
    • Drinks
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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    What to bring

    • Warm clothing
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Jacket
    • Weather-appropriate clothing

    Know before you go

    • Please note that from 25 June to 8 July 2022 the TSS Earnslaw will be on annual maintenance. An alternate vessel will be transferring you across to Walter Peak (this is more of a transfer vessel as opposed to a cruise)
    • Cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
    • Non-slip shoes are recommended
    • Suitable for all ages
    • If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact the supplier directly on 0800 656 501 with your booking name so we can safely accommodate your requests
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 309 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    From start to finish this trip is awesome 1912 steamer where you can watch the coal being put into the fire and all the engine working cruising on the beautiful lake. Arriving at walter peak and having an outstanding BBQ lunch with lots of everything cooked and prepared by excellent chefs and served with friendly and helpful staff and to finish the day a farm dog demonstration and a sail back to queenstown. Our family loved it

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    April 27, 2022

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    Beautiful boat, gentle cruise, great scenery. Fortunately not crowded and a lovely day. Was expecting to sit at benches for a barbecued lunch but was delightfully surprised to sit at tables for 2 under umbrellas on the large patio in front of the homestead looking out onto the lake. The meal was absolutely delicious, a large variety of dishes to help oneself to, the deserts were a work of art and beautifully presented. A good choice of wine and excellent service. The gift shop had a good selection of souvenirs of good quality and to end the day at Walter's peak was a fun demonstration of the working dogs rounding up the sheep. Walking back to the boat I passed a variety of farm animals which would be great for the children. I went as a single person, but it caters for everyone. I was staying in Arrowtown and instead of driving to Queenstown and finding a park for the car, I took the local bus which stopped a short walk from the jetty and runs hourly and very reasonably priced.

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    April 20, 2022

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    We have a lovely cruise seeing the sights, being informed as to where and what we were seeing. Stayed a Walters Peak for an absolutely delicious BBQ lunch. Nice and relaxing, could not fault the day, good value for money. Would definitely do it again soon and can highly recommend.

    April 15, 2022

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