Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
*Please note the TSS Earnslaw Steamship is undergoing scheduled maintenance during the period 19th May to 1 October 2025*
A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead.
The rural demonstrator will give guests an insight into life in the New Zealand high country by providing an entertaining farm show including working sheep dogs.
Enjoy a unique dining experience at Walter Peak where the menu showcases food and wine from the wider Central Otago region. Chefs prepare a tasty selection of meats on the outdoor grill, while fresh, seasonal salads and vegetables are available from the dining area of the Colonel’s Homestead. Top off lunch with a selection of delicious sweet treats and local cheeses.
Choose between sailing on the iconic 1912 TSS Earnslaw Steamship or the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Menu items are subject to change based on chef's discretion and seasonal availability.
Note: Please let RealNZ know in advance if you have dietary requirements via messaging through Viator
Note: The TSS Earnslaw is cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Return Cruise on Lake Wakatipu on the either the Vintage Steamship, the TSS Earnslaw or the Modern Catamaran, Spirit of Queenstown. Your vessel of choice will travel from Queenstown to Walter Peak. Stop at Walter Peak for lunch and a sheep shearing demonstration, before returning across the lake to Queenstown.
Enjoy a quintessential Kiwi experience – a delicious gourmet BBQ lunch and a farm demo in a stunning lakeside setting. Your lunch starts with a cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Once there, you can sit back on the lakeside terrace of the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant and savor the delicious aromas as our chef has the best of local produce, sizzling away on the grill. Our lunch menu has been refreshed with the introduction of our new executive chef, so you'll have a plenty to choose from our seasonal menu - salads, vegetables, succulent meat cooked on the outdoor rotisserie or grill. If you’re vegetarian, don’t worry, you are well catered for too. Then finish your meal with a scrumptious dessert. After your lunch, you can join an entertaining farm demonstration or explore the beautiful lakeside gardens. Return cruise back to your original starting point in Queenstown, convenient to continue exploring.
What‘s Included
Cruise across lake Whakatipu and back to Queenstown
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Live English commentary on board as well as interpretation handouts in English, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese
Gourmet BBQ Lunch
Farm Show
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Options
BBQ Dining & Cruise TSS/Spirit
Cruise across to Walter Peak on the historic and iconic TSS Earnslaw Steamship and return on the Modern Spirit of Queenstown
BBQ Dining & Modern Cruise
BBQ Dining & Modern Cruise : Cruise both ways on the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran. Epic viewing platforms to take the best photos
BBQ Dining & 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
1,213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do in Queenstown
Wilf M,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bbq buffet was just incredible. Lots of choices and the meats were cooked to perfection. The dog/sheep show was fantastic. This is a must do if you are visiting Queenstown.
A superb day out
Andrew S,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful experience cruising across the lake on one of the last steam passenger ships left followed by a delicious and plentiful lunch and a great farm show afterwards. Would thoroughly recommend.
Great to be on the lake on a historic steamer. Excellent lunch.
Evan G,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Earnslaw cruise out and back was great. This old vessel is smooth and special. BBQ lunch was delicious, and huge. Farm show was fine but nothing more than that.
Just do it.
Amber B,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best food on the island. Great buffet. Watching Mist (dog) herd the sheep over the mountain was magical. Just a beautiful day to be on the water, sleek boat, wind in our hair, drink in our hand. 100% would do it again.
Wonderful place to be it’s beautiful the food is great overall I enjoyed my visit
Maria M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From beginning to end it was great Walters peak is peaceful and beautiful . The animals were friendly the waiters were wonderful and the food was delicious.
A must do in Queenstown
353jaga,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience. Good food and fully worth the money.
Full day of fun
360kerried,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! Beautiful scenery, excellent food, fun time at the farm. It had everything for a wonderful day out in Queenstown.
Highly recommended Great Value
Paula J,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the whole bbq lunch experience with the farm dog show it was fantastic the food and service were amazing and as someone who has lived and worked on a dry stock farm I found it great to see the reaction of people who have never seen a sheep be shorn it was priceless
Beautiful trip across...
frederic g,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful trip across Lake Wakatipu on a spectacular steamship. Very nice lunch followed by demonstration of sheep farming and shearing. Very well done!
Lovely on the lake, the...
Jan M,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely on the lake, the lunch was pretty impressive, tons of choices. The farm display was educational and fun.
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