TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour
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April 2026
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Great experience
Great experience, everything ran smoothly. Staff on the boat and walter peak farm were all lovely and very informative. The TTS Earnslaw is amazing, had a great time at Walter peak farm tour, the afternoon tea was delicious. The boat ride well worth doing.
It was worth an experience and thanks to the Experience Oz team to look after our booking.
It was worth an experience and thanks to the Experience Oz team to look after our booking. Our booking had confusion with just 1 kid however after contacting Experience Oz they assisted us to add our second kid on the same package. It was handled very professionally and I am pleased to recommend Experience Oz to all my friends and colleagues. Thanks, Experience Oz team.
What you can expect
Follow up historic TSS Earnslaw cruise on Lake Wakatipu with a taste of New Zealand's traditional farming lifestyle at Walter Peak High Country Farm, situated in an idyllic location on the lake's southern shores. Upon arriving at the farm, you'll be greeted by your rural host as you disembark and taken on a guided walking tour of the farmyard. You'll be able to visit the holding pens to feed the sheep and deer, and also get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle before strolling through the lakeside gardens headed towards the Wool Shed for a traditional high country afternoon tea of scones, cakes and slices that are freshly baked at the farm.
Later, in the amphitheatre, you'll be able to observe the trained farm dogs as they round up sheep on the paddocks of the hills, before hopping back on board the TSS Earnslaw and heading back to Queenstown to cap off an authentic and wholesome colonial-style day!
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What you need to know
- NOTE: Walter Peak Farm Tours - Introducing a vessel change for 'Walter Peak Farm Tours' from December 2024.
- Transport to 'Walter Peak Farm Tours' for the 11am and 1pm Farm Tours will be operated by the Spirit of Queenstown.
- The TSS Earnslaw will continue to transport guests for the 9am and 3pm Farm Tours as usual. Your existing bookings will remain unchanged, and this adjustment will only apply to new bookings made on or after 1 December.
- All food and beverage purchases aboard the vessels in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, and Te Anau, as well as at Walter Peak and the Manapouri Café, do not accept cash. A cashless system will provide a smoother, more efficient experience for both guests and staff
- Payment terminals accept all major credit cards and debit cards, including AMEX, WeChat Pay, AliPay and Union Pay, as well as contactless payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Note: Fee of 1.5% applies to food and beverage purchases by credit card only. The fee does not apply to purchases in Retail Store at Walter Peak, or merchandise purchased from our Visitor Centres.
- Return scenic cruise from Queenstown aboard the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Guided walking tour of the farmyard
- Feed sheep, deer, alpacas and Highland cows
- Tours include morning or afternoon tea including scones, cakes and slices freshly baked at the farm
- Farm show including sheep shearing (seasonal)
- Gourmet BBQ Lunch is not included in this experience and can be purchased separately.
- Return cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
- Explore the vessel and view the engine room of the iconic-century old steamship
- Expert commentary from the Captain
- Guided tours of the vessel are available
- Food and drinks available from the onboard cafe and licensed bar
- Join the included guided walking tour of the farm feed sheep, deer, highland cows and alpacas
- Demonstrations of sheep dogs working the stock
- Delicious morning or afternoon tea with freshly baked scones, cakes and slices
- After the farmyard tour there is time for shopping at the souvenir shop
- Departure Times Daily
- TSS Earnslaw - 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm
- Spirit of Queenstown - 11am, 1pm
- Allow up to 3.5 hrs
- Tours depart from the Earnslaw Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown daily (excluding survey period)
- Non-slip shoes/boots
- Warm clothing/jacket
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Camera
- A country style morning or afternoon tea
- Cheese scones
- Tea, coffee or juice
- A variety of food and beverages including espresso coffee are available for purchase on board the TSS Earnslaw from the Promenade Café
- Full bar services operate on board the TSS Earnslaw as it cruises to and from Walter Peak
- Please ensure you check-in at least 20 minutes prior to departure
- Parking can be challenging, please ensure you allow ample time to park your car and check in for your departure
- All vouchers must be exchanged for boarding passes prior to boarding
- RealNZ is going cashless on all food and beverage purchases in experience.
- This means that all food and beverage purchases aboard our vessels in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, and Te Anau, as well as at Walter Peak and the Manapouri Café, will no longer accept cash. A cashless system will provide a smoother, more efficient experience for both our guests and staff.
- Our payment terminals accept all major credit cards and debit cards, including AMEX, WeChat Pay, AliPay and Union Pay, as well as contactless payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Note: Fee of 1.5% applies to food and beverage purchases by credit card only. The fee does not apply to purchases in Retail Store at Walter Peak, or merchandise purchased from our Visitor Centres.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
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Beautiful scenery and delicious lunch
Travelling via steamboat is a unique experience in itself and well worth doing! The boat ride offers beautiful views of the lake and mountains, and the lunch was delicious, particularly the desserts. The restaurant had a good range of gluten-free and dairy free main menu items and desserts.
Review for TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining
This is a very interesting and nice experience for my family
The lunch was great and it was a great experience on the ship as well. The kids have enjoyed a pretty interesting experience. The scenery is also very nice along the way. The sheep show was also nice to watch. Will definitely come again next time.
Review for TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining
Great experience
Great experience, everything ran smoothly. Staff on the boat and walter peak farm were all lovely and very informative. The TTS Earnslaw is amazing, had a great time at Walter peak farm tour, the afternoon tea was delicious. The boat ride well worth doing.