Real Journeys TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm – Dining Experiences

Relive the elegance of turn-of-the-century travel with a cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, the only coal fired passenger carrying vessel still operating in the southern hemisphere.

Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and experience New Zealand high country life.

Activity Options

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm and Barbecue Lunch Excursions

• Combine a lake cruise and a guided farm visit with a tasty barbecue lunch

• Relax on the lakeside terrace or inside the Colonel’s Homestead and savour the enticing aromas as the barbecue is freshly prepared and served

• Fresh salads and crusty bread perfectly complement the food sizzling on the grill

• Meat lovers will delight in the locally sourced grilled fish, juicy beef steaks, succulent pork, lamb chops, pork spare ribs and chicken drumsticks

• Vegetarians are well catered for with an enticing selection of seasonal salads, roast vegetables and vegetarian dish of the day

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Heritage Excursions

• Gain an insight into Queenstown’s unique heritage with this fascinating excursion

• Highlights include a guided tour of the TSS Earnslaw with our on board historian and a visit to the Colonel’s Homestead and gardens at Walter Peak High Country Farm

• Learn about pioneering life as you view the photographs of early farming families and memorabilia from the steamship’s early cargo carrying days

• Indulge in a central Otago wine and cheese tasting, plus an antipasto platter on the lakeside terrace

• Then stroll around the farmyard or simply relax in the gorgeous surrounds over a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or rich Pinot Noir before cruising back across beautiful Lake Wakatipu

• This excursion is not suitable for children of all ages, minimum age 18 years

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Evening Dining

• An evening cruise on the TSS Earnslaw followed by dining at the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak is the perfect way to end an action packed day in and around Queenstown

• Enjoy high country hospitality and a carvery style buffet, featuring the best of local and New Zealand meats and seafood, along with fresh vegetables and garden salads. You will find the desserts hard to resist, especially the creamy pavlova!

• An entertaining after dinner farm show provides a glimpse into high country farming life

• Then on your return cruise to Queenstown on the TSS Earnslaw, relax with a drink from the bar or join a fun sing-along with the ship’s pianist

Departures

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm and Barbecue Lunch Excursions

• October – May & September: 12 noon
• November – early April: 10 am (additional to ‘all year’ departures)

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Heritage Excursions

• November – 31 Marchl: 4 pm

TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Evening Dining

• October – May: 6 pm

Duration

• TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm and Barbecue Lunch Excursions: 3 hours 30 minutes
• TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Heritage Excursions: 3 hours and 30 minutes
• TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Evening Dining: 4 hours

Other Information

• Suitable for all ages except the heritage excursion (must be 18 years and over)

What to bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, warm clothing, jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera

Location

Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Queenstown Wharf, Queenstown, New Zealand.