Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Name: Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
Price: 189 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (586 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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

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

Reviews

4.74

586 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

481

Great time!
Bethany C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I went with my mom and sister and we had a great time! The boat ride is beautiful! The farm is absolutely stunning and we really enjoyed the food and the farm show. The staff were all very pleasant and fun!
A must see!
Margaret H,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ship was fun, the food and service were Great! The farm show was fantastic! The gardens are so beautiful!!!
Wow, incredible lunch
dwick1012,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Both the property and the lunch were absolutely outstanding. True gourmet lunch, top notch chef's in a perfect setting. I would do it again tomorrow!
Unique experience worth doing once
Nigellang,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The boat trip was fabulous, thanks in part to amazing weather. The boat is really interesting, was on time, staff were attentive, the bar is good. The queue to start, seating at dinner made us feel a bit herded. There is plenty of good food though a bit rushed and canteen like. The show is OK but a bit staged. Still a unique experience, worth doing once.
Don't leave Queenstown without doing this
Kim C,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy way to book with Viator this trip is definitely worth doing food excellent, staff excellent & show was good. Finding a good seat on the boat can be hard!! My suggestion is line up early so you can board EARLY
Fun trip!
Sightseer764826,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Greatcruise up the lake, dinner and sheep dog show. The dinner e needed expectations - very tasty and tables for 2 avail.
The Earnshaw and Walter’s Peak
631barbaraw,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The TSS Earnslaw is a beautiful steamship, the oldest in the Southern hemisphere. The ride was lovely with magnificent views. Walter’s Peak is charming with wonderful gardens and facilities. The dinner had delicious salads, breads, cheeses, and desserts. The meats and fish were not to our liking. We enjoyed the sheep shearing and herding show followed by strolling around the farm. The staff were great on the ship and on the farm.
7.00 pm Sunday cruise
Carlton W,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We went on the Sunday night cruise at 7.00 was a great experience , the only thing that let it down was the food was dried out like it had been there all day, wouldn’t do a late night cruise again.
Delicious food, cruise and farm tour
chickadee56,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cruise on the TSS Earnslaw was beautiful thru the Remarkables, the food was outstanding and the farm show was entertaining! Great outing!
Great, relaxing afternoon with amazing food!
hunnyjar,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience from start to finish! The staff were friendly and helpful. The ship was super cool -- getting to see the working steam engine was fun and learning the history of the ship was great as well. The scenery and the narration across the lake was lovely. Once we got to Walter Peak, we did the BBQ lunch and it was one of the best meals of our entire trip! We're vegetarian and they had so many great options. The cheese bar alone was worth the trip!! And the polenta was another standout offering. We were stuffed! And, the farm experience was great as well. We enjoyed learning more about sheep shearing and sheep herding (Kit did a great job getting those sheep in the pen). What a great relaxing afternoon in Queenstown!