Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown | La Vacanza Travel

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown
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  • 4 hours
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get a taste of New Zealand farm life with dinner at Walter Peak Country Farm. Start your evening cruising along the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown on board the TSS Earnslaw, a 1912 vintage steam ship, to arrive at Walter Peak Country Farm. Enjoy a gourmet BBQ buffet dinner in the Colonel's Homestead, as the resident pianist provides background music during dinner. On cooler nights, the open fire creates a cozy atmosphere. After dinner, you have the option to watch a farm show or relax in the bar before returning to Queenstown on the TSS Earnslaw.

Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.

Launched in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is the grandest vessel ever to ply the waters of Lake Wakatipu. Today, the TSS Earnslaw is believed to be the only coal-fired passenger-carrying vessel still operating in the southern hemisphere. Relive the elegance of travel in the early 1900s as you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Country Farm and take in Queenstown’s magnificent alpine scenery.

Disembark at the Walter Peak Country Farm, for a gourmet BBQ buffet dinner showcasing New Zealand specialties at the Colonel’s Homestead. Sample an expansive array of New Zealand’s traditional cuisine from the buffet including meat and seafood from the outdoor grill, antipasto selection salads and vegetables. Then finish your meal with our irresistible selection of homemade desserts, a New Zealand cheeseboard and freshly brewed tea and coffee. A range of wines and other beverages are available for purchase. The resident pianist will provide background music and the open fire creates a cozy atmosphere in the cooler months.

After dinner, you can choose to join a farm tour or relax in the bar before returning to Queenstown on the TSS Earnslaw.

Inclusions
  • Dinner - BBQ buffet dinner
  • Live commentary on board
  • Round-trip cruise
  • Farm Show
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Wakatipu

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Kaywol

27 Mar, 2024

The meal, location, and service was absolutely outstanding. The variety of food available was enormous, with all you can eat buffet style. All the various meats were cooked to perfection and there was also a good variety of desserts. The sumptuous meal was followed by an interesting sheep sheering and sheep dog display for those unfamiliar with these processes. The only negative to the evening was the trip to and from via the TSS Earnslaw, which is the subject of a separate review.

808jacquia

22 Mar, 2024

We did the dinner cruise on the steamship. It was fabulous, the ship is great and you can go and view the engine room. Fabulous dinner at the homestead followed by a farm show. We loved it and I would recommend it to anyone.

D6846FHstevenh

21 Mar, 2024

Second time to Walter Peak. First back in 2019 and again this year. The experience was again fantastic with plenty of food. More than enough this time. Would recommend booking this to everyone who is coming to Queenstown.

N329JQkeithf

20 Mar, 2024

We really enjoyed the trip. Recommend no later than a 5 pm departure if you want to do dinner and the sheep ranch show. Steam ship was amazing - a trip into the past. Dinner was very good. Food was normal farm fare but tasty. Lots of meat, potatoes, vegetables and salads. Sheep dog and the handler were very entertaining. Had not seen a sheep sheered before. Scenery was spectacular

Mark_C

17 Mar, 2024

The magnificent old TSS Earnslaw seemed rather crowded on the outward voyage down the lake but had plenty of space upon return. Commentary from the captain was interesting and being able to see the workings of the old vessel was a treat for the mechanically minded. On board pianist was a nice touch for atmosphere and bar staff were busy but quick. The gardens and buildings at the farm were a delight and the staff were attentive and friendly. The meal was both delicious and plentiful - it was your fault if you went hungry and they made a genuine effort for a vegan in our group. There was a huge variety and a well organised buffet style so you moved through quickly without crowding. The delightful and friendly wait-staff were attentive and joined in the fun, taking group photos, sharing stories and the obligatory group welcome as the boat arrived. The after dinner farm demo was entertaining and informative. All round a very enjoyable experience that should be a Queenstown bucket list item.

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Delightful evening cruise and great dinner

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Fun evening!

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Wonderful experience and one of the highlights of our trip

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Great outing with only 1 complaint, but an important one.

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Good mix of attractions

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Gorgeous evening, great food

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Fabulous dinner and show

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Amazing way to cap off our week with the steamer cruise and farm dinner!

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Real NZ does a good job on its excursions. The experience is fun, the dining experience lacking

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