About This Tour
*Please note the TSS Earnslaw Steamship is undergoing scheduled maintenance during the period 19th May to 1 October 2025* A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch 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. Choose between sailing on the iconic 1912 TSS Earnslaw Steamship or the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran.
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Meeting Point
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, you will be given a boarding pass to access the vessel.
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Please arrive 30 minutes before departure at the RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre, you will be checked in by name. (You are not required to check in at the office prior to this time) Please contact RealNZ directly at least 24hrs before departure to advise of any dietary requirements.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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