Jet Boat & TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak

Highlights

• 25 minute jet boat ride
• 90 minute TSS Earnslaw cruise
• Gourmet BBQ Lunch at Colonel's Homestead
• Farm demonstration at Walter Peak

Description

This is an amazing opportunity to experience two of the ‘must-dos’ in Queenstown, with an exhilarating 25 minute jet boat on Lake Wakatipu & the Kawarau River, combined with a slower paced activity aboard the famous TSS Earnslaw boat cruise, which is a vintage 1912 steamship. 

Departing from the lakeside kiosk in central Queenstown, you will first jump on the 25 minute jet boat ride with RealNZ (formerly Go Orange). Experience high speed, thrills and plenty of 360 degree spins as you race around the Frankton Arm and the opening of the Kawarau river while skimming past trees and obstacles at speeds of up to 95km per hour!

Upon your return, make your way to board the TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise which departs from the Steamer Wharf. This will see you on a picturesque 90 minute Queenstown boat cruise across Lake Wakatipu.

Disembark at Walter Peak and explore the high country homestead of Walter Peak Farm Station. Here you will have the opportunity to see highland cattle, sheep, deer and alpacas as you get a glimpse of life on a real kiwi high-country farm. Enjoy a delicious BBQ Lunch and a guided farm tour at Walter Peak High Country Station. 

Following this, kick back and enjoy the return cruise or take a look around the TSS Earnslaw where you can see the working engine room up close and personal, or else explore the vessel's history through a collection of historical images. The timings for this day out are all designed so that you can enjoy each activity in a seamless manner, and maximise your enjoyment of this amazing location. 

Trip Includes

• 90 minute cruise on the TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu 
• BBQ lunch & farm demonstration at Walter Peak
• 25 minutes of Jetboating on Lake Wakatipu & the Kawarau River

Duration

• Allow 4.5 hours

Departures

• 25 minute RealNZ jet boat departs at 11:00am
• Walter Peak BBQ Lunch Cruise departs at 1:00pm
• The Jetboat departs from RealNZ Kiosk on Queenstown Lakefront
• TSS Earnslaw departs from the Steamer Wharf on Queenstown's lakefront

Other Information

• Child rate is 5 -15 years (4yrs & under travel free)
• Wear a warm jacket or fleece, casual footwear, sunglasses & sunscreen 
• Spray jackets, hats & gloves are provided during the winter
• The Earnslaw is on an annual survey from mid May to late June. From 15th May to 26th June 2023, a substitute motorised vessel will operate as a replacement for the Walter Peak portion of this tour. 

Normal Retail Price

• Jetboat & Cruise + Lunch:
  • Adult NZD$244.00
  • Child (5-15yrs) NZD$124.00