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 & 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
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
1,089 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great introduction to Queenstown
Rana D,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the first thing we did at QT, go for a cruise on the lake, join the BBQ in Walter Peak and see the sheepdog show. All three were awesome. The farm is quaint and somewhat other worldly. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Beyond our expectations
Judy P,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00A lovely surprise as we expected the trip to be cancelled due to bad weather. They know their town and guaranteed the weather would fine up before we got to Walter Peak. And they delivered! The cruise over was so smooth and the information was very interesting. We arrived in the sunshine looking at an old style homestead with the smell of delicious bbq meats greeting us before we arrived into the dining room. The staff were informative and attentive and the food was a feast for our eyes and senses. With an abundance delicious foods for all dietary needs. We then went to view the farm show which was informative and great fun. It was a great day for all ages. We have already recommended the trip to other travels we have met. Will recommend to family who are travelling over later in the year
Must do on your visit
Yvonne B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful trip worth doing for the bbq lunch alone-delicious! The Cruise was lovely. We saw beautiful scenery around the Lake with some history and Information that was very interesting. The farm lunch was fantastic, a full array of salads meats cheeses, desserts and some seafood all delicious and plentiful. The farm show was brief but informative. I think it was great value for money and suitable for all ages. Definitely recommend for a great day out.
Only wish it was longer
Jasmine G,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great BBQ Lunch, stunning views and cute animals to look at. The whole tour ran very smoothly however it felt a little rushed and we all just wish it could have been an extra 30mins
Great daytime activity...
Joseph S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great daytime activity including water transport, a fascinating show and a brilliant lunch well worth the cost
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