TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience

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Highlights & inclusions

Sail aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu, the only steamship in the Southern Hemisphere
Wander through our expansive Walter Peak gardens and sample fresh produce straight from the veggie beds and orchard
Engage with conservation: Learn about New Zealand’s native wildlife and conservation efforts with an expert host
Garden-to-table dining: share generous garden platters made with ingredients just harvested during your visit
Stroll along the reforested peninsula and plant a native seedling (optional)
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$159.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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4.7/5
Based on 270 reviews
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Robert Whyman

about 3 years ago

The cruise was absolutely amazing

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Janie Creedon

10 months ago

Great food, lovely animals and an all round fantastic experience!!

What you can expect

Come join us for a unique three and a half hour Walter Peak Garden to Table experience departing from Queenstown aboard the only steamship in the Southern Hemisphere. After a 45 minute cruise, you will arrive at Walter Peak, an iconic destination promising an unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts, food lovers and history buffs alike.

Over in Walter Peak, our informative and friendly rural team will welcome and guide you through the lush gardens, sharing insights about the native plants and giving you the opportunity to sample our local produce straight from the source. You'll also have the opportunity to plant a native tree, contributing to the area’s ongoing conservation efforts. Finish off with relaxing in a private dining area with a generous shared platter of homegrown and locally sourced food made with ingredients harvested during your garden tour visit.

At Walter Peak farm in Queenstown, history comes alive, showcasing the rich pastoral traditions that have shaped the region. Marvel at the rustic beauty of the homestead and Restaurant Garden, steeped in stories of the pioneering spirit. The sustainable 'garden to plate' mentality is embodied by the inclusion of a delicious Ploughman's Platter packed with local produce. Whether you're drawn to the farming lifestyle, interested in New Zealand conservation or captivated by panoramic landscapes, the Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience promises a day of immersive exploration in Queenstown.

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Inclusions
  • Return cruise to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw Steamship (45 minutes each way)
  • Guided tour of the Restaurant Garden
  • Walk through the reforested peninsula
  • Plant a native tree!
  • Light lunch featuring homegrown & locally-sourced produce
Duration
  • Allow 3.5 hours
Departure Location
  • Departs from RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
  • Operates daily in summer only (November - April)
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (5-15yrs), infants 0-4yrs travel free of charge
  • Licensed bar onboard the TSS Earnslaw for snacks & drinks
  • Please bring sturdy walking shoes, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses & a camera

Recent reviews

4.7/5
Based on 270 reviews
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Carol Markie-Dadds

27 days ago

I booked this last minute at around 10pm for the next day at 1pm. Everything NZ processed my booking first thing the next morning and confirmed all was in order for our booking. The team is really helpful and immediately responsive on live chat via their website. Super happy and impressed with their service.

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Glenn Lucas

about 2 months ago

Nice trip across the lake to the Farmhouse, good views all round. What makes it better the Steamship Earnslaw.

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Leonard Payne

3 months ago

A trip on the Lake on the Earnslaw is a MUST for all visitors to Queenstown. To experience such an old steamship on a beautiful Lake is 'something else'. We did not include the optional Farm visit and from the comments of some who did we are glad we didn't stop there. They said the stopover was "far too long for what is on offer there".

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