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‘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
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.
Options
BBQ Dinner and Modern Cruise
Cruise both ways on the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran. Epic viewing platforms and onboard bar.
BBQ Dinner and TSS Cruise
Cruise both ways on the iconic TSS Earnslaw, a coal-fired steamship that’s been a part of the region’s history since 1912
Reviews
539 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a lovely experience!
Lindsay S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food is amazing and everyone is accommodating. Can be overwhelming because of the amount of people..
Amazing experience, accompanied with a great meal.
Robert W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience began with a ride across the lake in an authentic 1912 steamship. We were then served a great buffet with many choices. After the meal, the farm was open to wandering among the different animal pens. The most entertaining activity was to see Joe and his amazing dog Echo as they showed us how they work to corral sheep from field to pen and pen to field. The show included Joe giving us a demonstration of sheep shearing.
Earnshaw and Walter’s peak gem!
Jon B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The voyage on the TSS Earnshaw was great. Lunch at Walter’s peak together with the sheep shearing demo and sheep herding demo were terrific and then walking around the farm was really nice. Highly recommended!!!!
Great food but a rushed experience.
LMSmith1980,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The cruise out to Walter Peak was great, even providing blankets for those sitting outside. Lunch was absolutely delicious with so much variety and plenty of food. After lunch we were invited to tour the grounds but was only given approx 20 minutes before the sheep sheering demonstration begun. This was not enought time. After the sheep sheering demonstration, we only had 15 minutes to view through the gift shop before having to get back on the boat. Everything after lunch felt very rushed and we didn’t get enough time to explore and enjoy the surroundings. This was a real let down for the trip especially given the cost of the trip.
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JANE G,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoy the trip with the old ship, the variety of food was good on the land buffet. We love to be there again next time.
Amazing evening both on board and at the bbq
ShaunL,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fab old girl the TSS Earnslaw is at 113 years of age and still going strong with its coal fired engines (which you can view from a gallery). We took a trip over to Walter Peak for the evening gourmet BBQ and farm show. The food was amazing with every type of bbq meat included with salads, veg and fish choices plus plenty of dessert options too. We had booked in advance as this is popular and the only thing on the night that isn’t included are your drinks. Very well organised by the RealNZ team. The sheep shearing and farm show was an added bonus. All in all a brilliant evening.
Excellent food!
heathergS1900XW,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time at Walter Peak! It was very interesting to see the farm show, and the food was some of the very best I have ever had! A wonderful experience!
A little disappointing
kerrylG8106QE,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The steamer cruise out to the farm was great and food was great. A little disappointed in the working dog show. No sheep were Shawn due to getting out of their pen and becoming damp. I was thinking the animals would have been closer for viewing.
Don’t think about it … just Go!
Lynn B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience / boat ride was good but the dinner was fantastic. Went over and beyond to accommodate special dietary needs. Tons of delishtful food and variety You can’t go wrong with this dinner cruise
Friendly staff and amazing food and cruise.
Venture34703366597,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff are so friendly, the historic cruise a delight and the food is fabulous. Walter Peak is a beautiful historic place to visit.
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