Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown.

Once you arrive over at the working high country station, partake in a wander around the grounds to meet and greet all the animals that call the farm home. Our guides will give fun and informative commentary, and you'll be delighted by a farm show detailing life for the working dogs.

Indulge in a decadently classic country morning/afternoon tea with homemade scones and tea. Use your time to your leisure to wander the gardens and re-visit your new animal friends.

Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your departure time to check in.

Please note: The TSS Earnslaw will be undergoing scheduled maintenance 19 May to 8 Sept, we have another fantastic vessel available throughout this time - Spirit of Queenstown

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Note: The TSS Earnslaw will be undergoing scheduled maintenance 19 May to 8 Sept, we have another fantastic vessel available throughout this time - Spirit of Queenstown

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Farm tour at Walter Peak Homestead

Afternoon tea

Cruise across lake on a vessel of your choice

Live commentary on board

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Farm Tour & Modern Cruise

Farm Tour & Modern Cruise: Cruise both ways on the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran. Epic viewing platforms to take beautiful photos

Farm Tour & 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

4.61

391 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

296

Great fun
Lorraine H,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful and fun experience for the whole family. We had the opportunity to feed several different animals. We had a wonderful high tea with delicious treats. Boat ride to the farm was breathtaking.
All in all a good trip of about 3.5 hours
ShubhroJyoti M,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The TSS Earnshaw as mentioned is a historic steamship which plies on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. It was launched more than 110 years ago and is said that incidentally that was also the same year as the Titanic. Thankfully it is still going strong. In the olden days it served as a critical link with the farming communities along the lake's shores. Today, it's a major tourist attraction and an iconic part of Queenstown's history and managed by RealNZ, the company who restored this back after being nearly scrapped. The boat also serves snacks and drinks and has an on-board pianist. It is a nice journey to the Walter Peak farm and where we were served with some delicious high tea snacks. Post the team and snacks then we went on a farm tour to see all the farm animals including sheep, seeing how the sheep dogs manage the flock, the pigs and other animals including seeing how a sheep is wool is sheered.
Lovely day
Robert R,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun ride on old Steamship to beautiful farm. Loved the delicious high tea and then visiting the animals was amazing! Loved the Highland Cows, sheep, goats, pigs and donkey! The sheep dog demonstration was awesome! Loved it all!
Great experience. The...
Xernan C,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Great experience. The Farm tour was the highlight. The only downside was that there were too many people. Would have been better if it was partitioned in different groups of let's say maybe 15 to 20 people to make it fast flowing and spontaneous.
Very fun tour
Stefany G,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was very enjoyable experience and the farm tour was a must do! We were able to meet the animals and feed most of them. It was pouring the whole tour and this didn't take away from the experience at all.