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• Cruised down the lake to Walter peak farm and once we dropped peopl off and picked more up we headed back

  BenjaminD2723,Mar 13, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a beautiful ride across lake we opted for the cruise as we had just had dinner but the was an option for going to Walter peak farm at the end of the lake for a meal and a walk about the farm

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Best Steam Ship Excursion

  Jay M,Mar 9, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Best Steam Ship Excursion. 2+ Hours of fun. Great shore views and homes architect. Great ice cream on board. Ship runs on coal and interesting to see.

• Excellent

  Julie J,Mar 8, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Excellent service - punctual

• We just did the return...

  Keith L,Mar 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We just did the return trip across Lake Walatipu without visiting Walter Peak Farm. The trip allowed great views of the lake and surrounding mountains, but the best bit was the atmosphere of the old steamer. You could even go below and check out the workings of the steam engine. Great experience.

• Not Good Customer Service

  RolandChelsea,Mar 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  Where do I start, maybe the booking up early 3/4 months before our trip would be good, or maybe the cancellation 9hrs before our trip was due to leave, this left no time to book another trip. Very poor customer service, cancelling so late and not honouring the booking on an earlier sailing. Private booking at such late notice doesn’t seem right but I suppose the might dollar is more important than customer satisfaction.

• It’s pretty, yes. But the...

  Jonathan S,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  It’s pretty, yes. But the experience is one that you just to be over with. Too crowded, and unpleasant

• Enjoyable Cruise

  Elizabeth C,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw. Really enjoyed the mini museum on board and going below deck and watching the stokers shovel coal. The scenery was stunning. Highly recommend.

• A must do if in the area and include the buffet dinner - you will not be disappointed.

  ALH2025,Feb 28, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great experience both on the ship and at the Walter Peak High Country Farm. The trip across the lake is magical and you can really get the steamship vibe - get on early for a decent seat. Once at the Country farm the buffet dinner is magnificent. The choice of both hot and cold food is staggering and the quality is first class - and there is plenty of it - a real feast. The waiting staff are excellent and the wine choices first class - cannot fault it. After dinner, the sheep shearing display was remarkably engaging and fascinating and the shearers patter is great but the star of the show of course is Kip the sheep dog who gives a brief but excellent display of sheep rounding. An excellent trip and a must do if in this part of New Zealand, A real highlight.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• recommend

  Barbara B,Feb 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  cute little cruise 🚢 went solo after doing doubtful sound with this company a day before. the DS was very overpriced in my opinion but this experience was pretty adequate

• Great Relaxing Scenic Cruise

  Brent K,Feb 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great relaxing scenic cruise on a historic steamboat. Really enjoyed the views, length of the trip & the hospitality.

  

  

  

  

  
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