Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can purchase a drink or 2 for your journey.
Once at the lakeside Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, savor the delicious aromas as the chef has the best of local produce sizzling away on the grill. The buffet includes salads, vegetables, and succulent local meats cooked on the wood-fired BBQ. There is a wide range of delicious desserts on offer, including a vast array of fresh bread and cheese.
Overlooking Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown's alpine scenery, the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak is the perfect place to spend a few hours. Its colonial architecture and sweeping grounds evoke the elegance of a bygone era.
Enjoy an entertaining farm demonstration the whole family will enjoy. If there is time remaining, explore the beautiful lakeside gardens before re-boarding the vessel for the return trip to Queenstown.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English Speaking Guide (on vessel and during farm demonstration)
Dinner or lunch included dependant on departure time booked
Drinks can be purchased at the licensed bar during the cruise and during the meal at Walter Peak High Country Farm
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. You'll enjoy our delicious array of locally sourced produce before watching the entertaining farm demonstration. Tour includes a return cruise back to Queenstown.
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Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
RealNZ shame on you
Rebecca H,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
1.00Nothing against the activity as we didn’t actually get to complete. There is a process issue with the Viator app and the actual operator RealNZ as they don’t reflect or communicate the same message but we as the customer are expected to know who is who when they use stupid names like magpie when messaging through the app. I feel that the Manager I dealt with from RealNZ Brooke was absolutely condescending and outright rude, no empathy at all shown just blame directed towards myself. Unfortunately, I have used this app previously with no issues but the experience I have had here has completely put me off using it again. It is also linked to a corporate rewards program with my international workplace so I will be also advising it to be dropped from there as well so no other team members in my company have to go through what I experienced.
To be rugged up sitting...
Tim B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00To be rugged up sitting up top was very cold The meal was delicious the meat just melted in your mouth 💙💗
My number one Queenstown experience!!
Summer C,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00What can I say? Outstanding local produce & wine, fabulous staff, fantastic sheep-shearing show - thank you Mist & Echo - and breathtaking views both on the cruise and at the farm! Highly recommend to anyone who loves great food and scenery, you won't find this anywhere else in the world!
Excellent
Eric S,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Took the family on this excursion while visiting NZ, and highly recommend it. Beautiful boat ride, with a fantastic meal.
Family night out in Queenstown
Kim Y,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food & service was amazing. We also enjoyed the boat ride & farm show. My adult children were a little sceptical when I told them we were going to a farm. We will differently be returning on our next trip.
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