Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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4 hours
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Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown.
Step inside the charming lakeside Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, where the enticing scent of wood-fired BBQ fills the air. Our chefs prepare a mouthwatering spread using the finest local ingredients, featuring a generous buffet of crisp salads, seasonal vegetables, and tender cuts of locally sourced meat. Don't forget the selection of desserts! With panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown’s alpine backdrop, the Colonel’s Homestead offers an idyllic setting steeped in colonial charm and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds.
Your visit also includes a lively farm demonstration. Watch skilled farm dogs expertly herd sheep and get up close with friendly farm animals. If time allows, take a peaceful stroll through the lakeside gardens before boarding the vessel for your scenic return cruise to Queenstown.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
Note: The experience is cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services.
Note: The TSS Earnslaw will be undergoing scheduled maintenance 19 May to 1 October 2025, we have the modern vessel (Spirit of Queenstown) available throughout this time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Begin your activity by checking in to our RealNZ Visitor Centre - 88 Beach Street, Queenstown. Board the vessel and travel across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal before then watching the farm demonstration hosted by our specialist guides. The experience ends with the return trip across Lake Whakatipu, dropping you off at the same place you boarded in central Queenstown.
What‘s Included
BBQ buffet dinner
Cruise across lake on vessel of your choice (TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown)
Farm Show
Live commentary on board
Drinks
Options
7pm BBQ Dinner and TSS Cruise
7pm Departure: 7pm Departure: Cruise both ways on the iconic TSS Earnslaw, a coal-fired steamship that’s been a part of the region’s history
5pm BBQ Dinner and TSS Cruise
5pm Departure: Cruise both ways on the iconic TSS Earnslaw, a coal-fired steamship that’s been a part of the region’s history since 1912
BBQ Dinner and Modern Cruise
Cruise both ways on the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran. Epic viewing platforms and onboard bar.
Reviews
611 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful lunch and show at Walter Peak Station
dale490,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent “BBQ lunch” and sheep dog show at Walter Peak Station. Hardly a BBQ, an amazing buffet of BBQ cooked meats, salad’s vegetables deserts… make sure you arrive hungry food is superb! The farm show watching a sheep shearing and seeing the dogs at work is an experience to remember.
It was worth it
Steffen B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The farm is definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed it a lot. The food was good and sufficient and the subsequent show with the sheep and the guard dog were very interesting.
Trip well worth it
737debbiez,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Bbq and sheep shearing/herding show Took a steamboat to get there very cool
TSS Earnslaw Evening Cruise
Greg S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The evening tour starts on the wharf at Queenstown at exactly 5pm so arrive by about 4:30 so as not to be at the end of the line. Its a line-up of passengers to board the steamer. Make sure to have your ticket with you (printed or phone). You can ride on the upper or lower deck ... the stairs are very awkward so I recommend the upper deck unless already full. We rode on the lower deck on the out-journey and the upper deck back .. iif you ride the upper deck beware the fumes from the coal fired engine are a bit overwhelming.. The steamer runs to exact times. On board there are drinks and snacks available to purchase, and free water for everyone. Its a lovely environment on-board and the views of the lake are wonderful. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the Walter Peak venue which is a working sheep station & a huge modern public restaurant where a delicious bbq dinner is available from about 7 to 8pm. Drinks are extra cost. Following the dinner there is a short , educational and interesting display given by a sheep sheerer and his border collie .. well worth the half hour it takes. Following the display the steamer returns to Queenstown with an onboard piano entertainer where everyone can join in. The steamer arrives back at the wharf at about 9pm.
A great evening
Trail755676,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience from start to finish - loved everything about it
Wonderful experience
annric08,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant few hours in a stunning part of the world. Excellent food and service. The only blip was that the young woman behind the bar was very argumentative when I asked for a fresh can of Coke Zero, because the one I ordered turned up as full fat Coke and quite flat. A very helpful young man stepped in and gave me a can straight away, thankfully.
Great trip
Tourist773822,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travel by the steamship was great, chugging along and smoking. Food was excellent at the fancy ranch and the sheep shearing was interest in and watching the dogs heard the sheep
Great evening out;...
Iris S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great evening out; beautiful scenery, delicious food, lovely atmosphere on the boat, friendly staff.
Thank you!
Nicole B,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The dinner was delicious and we enjoyed the farm show! Especially liked watching the dog herd the sheep.
Walter Peaks Farm and Dinner - 7 pm sailing
Janna W,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great evening on the lake over to Walter Peaks Farm. The Captain was lovely and offered a nice history of the ship and the activities on the lake. Food was excellent and plentiful with lots of variety. Staff was attentive and drink prices were reasonable. Farm show was informative and the gift shop had some lovely things. We were not able to see the farm animals as it was dark by the time the show was over.
From NZ$189.00
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