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 undergo scheduled maintenance on 18th May, returning 27th June 2026. The Spirit of Queenstown vessel will be the alternative option.
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
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.
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
Reviews
641 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Calling all Coeliacs! Highly recommend…
Jenna W,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Coeliacs…! You are catered for so well on this experience. We have one Coeliac in the family and she was so well looked after. When booking I alerted them to having a Coeliac within the group and when we arrived they sort them out and walked them through what was safe (which was a lot!) and what was unsafe. They made sure that Miss Coeliac went up first before everyone (to ensure no cross contamination) and encourage her to take loads of food to make sure she would be full and satisfied - which she did and she was very very full! The food was incredible and experience was definitely one of our favourites of the trip. It is worth it!!
Highly recommend.
Linda R,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a fabulous experience. Dinner is well organised and yummy. We enjoyed the sticky date pudding for dessert, it was the star as the other desserts weren’t great. The show after was excellent too. We went at night so didn’t get to see the rest of the farm but what we did see was beautiful. Having the staff waving to welcome you was a special touch.
Overcrowded steamboat experience with a decent, not exceptional BBQ dinner
starefun,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The TSS Walter Peak Steamboat was packed for the evening cruise. Unlike other tours that I have taken in the day, this one felt overwhelming with the crowds. If not for the rainy day, I'm sure the views over lake Waikatipu would have been stunning. It was a nice buffet dinner at Walter Peak, with a wide range of roasted meats and sauces available. However, as I had just been to the stoker room, the quality of the meats paled in comparison. The saving grace for the dinner was definitely the toffee pudding.
10 out of 10
302staceyv,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip over to Walter Peak, beautiful lunch and excellent farm show. So well organised and the property and grounds were stunning. I would go again for sure.
Lovely night out!
Cheryl M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxing cruise with beautiful views. Dropped off at Walter Peak for a scrumptious dinner!! There is sooo much food and variety to choose from. After dinner there is a farm show which entailed a good girl named 'Kim', she rounded up the sheep. There was a sheep shearing demonstration. We were given some free time before the cruise came back to pick us up. They have blankets avaliable, which was really helpful.
Awesome great for families and couples and singles
Jan M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful evening cruise to Walter Farm, staff very friendly and helpful. Dinner was very good and delicious.
Dinner at Wlater Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
davidcK7139FE,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00While the cruise is worthwhile to take, the quality of dinner is not so impressive. Some of the guests in other tables talked loudly which made us very uncomfortable. We needed to ask for change a table at the inside room. Not only our table, there were two more requests for changes from other guests. The quality of foods is average.
Worth it for the food and views
Jocelyn M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth it for the food and views The food was great - tasty, varied and plentiful. Cruise have a different view of Queenstown. Show was ok but we are farmers.
Just do it
jov440,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When we got to QT, we were advised to do this. However as a family with adult children, I had no real interest in visiting a farm with sheep shearing etc. So we just did a lake cruise, which took passengers to Walter Peak farm and back. One look was all it took to change my mind, so the next day we booked the gourmet bbq cruise. Again, not really expecting too much, we were amazed at the quality of food, the absolutely spectacular scenery from our table and the service. And we are tough critics! Would definitely do this again, just maybe earlier in the day as it was dark on the cruise back to QT. Well worth the money!!
Overall good
julietY8689CW,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very cool steam boat tour. Very busy buffet with very average food. Gorgeous farm and fun to walk around at the end. Very nice dog trainer who spent time talking with the kids after the show. Overall fun afternoon out with the fam.
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