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.
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
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)
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.
Options
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
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 & Cruise TSS/Spirit
Cruise across to Walter Peak on the historic and iconic TSS Earnslaw Steamship and return on the Modern Spirit of Queenstown
Reviews
1,130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience on a beautiful steamship!
FarAway62354896434,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful old steamship to take you across to Walter Peak Farm and back again. Amazing scenery and views. So relaxing and enjoyable. One of the highlights of my trip! Would recommend 100%
Relaxing, fun afternoon
Rhonda H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steamboat was awesome ride with historic value, the views on a nice sunny day was breathtaking, and the food was delicious. Highly recommended for a low key, fun experience!
A must do experience when in Queenstown
Peter J,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing day from start to finish, the gourmet lunch was fit for a king. The sheep shearing demonstration was entertaining and informative, highly recommended
Beautiful views, amazing food, very organised and finished off with a very interesting sheep shearing show.
Sonia S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was beautiful, the Enslaw is a beautiful ship. We took in the amazing views. We arrived to Walter's Peak Farm and headed up to the restaurant. It was very well organised and we were sent up to the buffet in groups. The food on offer was fresh and plentiful. The meat was absolutely amazing.
Fabulous Destination
Katherine C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Price wise - worth the money BUT it was very busy. We went on the 1 o'clock tour. To be honest, we were expecting a bit more luxury on the boat. We felt crammed in like sheep and some people could not sit down. I would rather pay more money and have more room. The staff were friendly on the boat and at the event. We loved the sheep-dog show - The area for the audience was dry and sheltered form the rain. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and the house and grounds were beautiful.
Amazing! experience,...
Karen A,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! experience, would definately recommend. Lunch and show were wonderful, staff exceptional and the views were stunning.
Walter’s Peak Magic
Jon B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The TSS Earnshaw is a classic ship! The bbq lunch was fantastic and the sheep sheering / shepherding by the boarder collie was incredible. Walking the the farm was beautiful
A lovely day both on the...
val s,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A lovely day both on the water and with the BBQ. The food at the BBQ was excellent and the setting overlooking the lake was a great spot.
Amazing day out.
Jenny G,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceeded expectations, the BBQ lunch was delicious, the farm show was entertaining and the location suburb. The Earnslaw was the icing on the cake.
Great Food
Thekeydet,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great selection of foods. Very nice salad bar, a variety of meats including free range chicken, free range pork, lamb, venison.,beef and fish. Folks went back up several times to feast. Very nice selection of desserts. They also had Farm Show which talked about the sheep, rhe Morino wool and showed demonstration of border collie working the pastures and hurding the sheep.
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