TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
Step aboard the 111-year-old TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown, the oldest working steamship in the Southern Hemisphere! Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Whether you're after a peaceful cruise or a full farm experience, TSS Earnslaw offers a step back in time with plenty to see and do.
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Ideal for foodies and nature lovers, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak BBQ offers a unique Queenstown lakeside dining adventure.
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Step aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown and enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu with alpine and lakeside views along the way.
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Relish a gourmet BBQ buffet at the charming Colonel’s Homestead, featuring wood-fired meats, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts.
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Discover the life of a working farm with a lively sheep-herding show, farm dogs in action, and the chance to meet other friendly animals.
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Fun fact: Launched in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is the last remaining coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere, lovingly preserved for all to enjoy.
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Ideal for foodies and nature lovers, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak BBQ offers a unique Queenstown lakeside dining adventure.
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Step aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown and enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu with alpine and lakeside views along the way.
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Relish a gourmet BBQ buffet at the charming Colonel’s Homestead, featuring wood-fired meats, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts.
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Discover the life of a working farm with a lively sheep-herding show, farm dogs in action, and the chance to meet other friendly animals.
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Fun fact: Launched in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is the last remaining coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere, lovingly preserved for all to enjoy.
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Take a scenic cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran across Lake Wakatipu, with views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.
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Combine your cruise with a guided tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you'll meet farm animals and enjoy freshly baked afternoon tea.
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Choose to add a gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner at Walter Peak Farm to your cruise, where you'll dine with lakeside views in a peaceful high-country setting.
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Add a small-group horse trek to your cruise, riding through Walter Peak's rolling farmland, led by an experienced guide.
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Fun fact: Lake Wakatipu’s unique Z-shape causes its water level to rise and fall rhythmically every 25 minutes—local legend calls it the heartbeat of a giant.
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Take a scenic cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran across Lake Wakatipu, with views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.
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Combine your cruise with a guided tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you'll meet farm animals and enjoy freshly baked afternoon tea.
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Choose to add a gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner at Walter Peak Farm to your cruise, where you'll dine with lakeside views in a peaceful high-country setting.
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Add a small-group horse trek to your cruise, riding through Walter Peak's rolling farmland, led by an experienced guide.
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Fun fact: Lake Wakatipu’s unique Z-shape causes its water level to rise and fall rhythmically every 25 minutes—local legend calls it the heartbeat of a giant.
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Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a guided farm tour at Walter Peak—perfect for families, animal lovers, and curious travellers of all ages.
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Meet sheep, alpacas, Highland cattle, and farm dogs, then watch a sheepdog demo in the amphitheatre led by an expert rural host.
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Stroll the farmyard, feed friendly animals, and enjoy freshly baked scones, cakes, and slices during a lakeside afternoon tea.
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Choose from 2 vessels: the TSS Earnslaw with live piano and an open engine room, or the Spirit of Queenstown with panoramic decks and accessible design.
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Fun fact: Walter Peak Farm has been a working farm since the 1800s, offering a unique look at high-country farming traditions!
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Cruise Lake Wakatipu and enjoy a guided farm tour at Walter Peak—perfect for families, animal lovers, and curious travellers of all ages.
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Meet sheep, alpacas, Highland cattle, and farm dogs, then watch a sheepdog demo in the amphitheatre led by an expert rural host.
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Stroll the farmyard, feed friendly animals, and enjoy freshly baked scones, cakes, and slices during a lakeside afternoon tea.
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Choose from 2 vessels: the TSS Earnslaw with live piano and an open engine room, or the Spirit of Queenstown with panoramic decks and accessible design.
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Fun fact: Walter Peak Farm has been a working farm since the 1800s, offering a unique look at high-country farming traditions!
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Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, taking in stunning views of Queenstown’s alpine landscape.
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Explore Walter Peak Farm's native gardens with your guide, discovering unique plants like tussock grass and manuka, vital to New Zealand’s ecosystems.
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Play a part in New Zealand’s rich biodiversity by planting a native seedling on the farm’s reforested peninsula.
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Enjoy a high tea crafted from homegrown produce and local ingredients, featuring delightful treats to savor.
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Fun fact: Originally built in 1902, the Colonel's Homestead was reconstructed in 1977 after a fire, preserving its historic charm at Walter Peak.
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Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, taking in stunning views of Queenstown’s alpine landscape.
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Explore Walter Peak Farm's native gardens with your guide, discovering unique plants like tussock grass and manuka, vital to New Zealand’s ecosystems.
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Play a part in New Zealand’s rich biodiversity by planting a native seedling on the farm’s reforested peninsula.
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Enjoy a high tea crafted from homegrown produce and local ingredients, featuring delightful treats to savor.
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Fun fact: Originally built in 1902, the Colonel's Homestead was reconstructed in 1977 after a fire, preserving its historic charm at Walter Peak.
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Enjoy a scenic 90-minute cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu, with breathtaking views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.
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Experience a guided horse trek at Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll ride through rolling farmland led by an experienced guide.
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Take in spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains as you trot along scenic trails, perfect for novice riders.
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After your trek, relax with delicious afternoon tea at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, surrounded by stunning gardens and farmyard scenery.
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Fun fact: Walter Peak, settled in the 1860s, became a key sheep station, significantly contributing to the region's wool industry and agricultural heritage.
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Enjoy a scenic 90-minute cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu, with breathtaking views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.
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Experience a guided horse trek at Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll ride through rolling farmland led by an experienced guide.
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Take in spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains as you trot along scenic trails, perfect for novice riders.
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After your trek, relax with delicious afternoon tea at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, surrounded by stunning gardens and farmyard scenery.
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Fun fact: Walter Peak, settled in the 1860s, became a key sheep station, significantly contributing to the region's wool industry and agricultural heritage.
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Set sail on the calming waters of Lake Wakatipu on this 90-minute cruise and see Queenstown from a different perspective than before.
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Soak up Queenstown's rich history with engaging commentary from knowledgeable local guides who know the area like the back of their hand.
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Marvel at the pink and red flowers in Queenstown Garden and the jagged-shaped Remarkables Range as you make your way down Kawarau River.
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Catch sight of the rare Yellow-crowned Kākāriki fishing for some food in the lake’s crystal clear waters.
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Fun fact: The 2018 film, Mission: Impossible - Fallout was filmed in Queenstown.
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Set sail on the calming waters of Lake Wakatipu on this 90-minute cruise and see Queenstown from a different perspective than before.
-
Soak up Queenstown's rich history with engaging commentary from knowledgeable local guides who know the area like the back of their hand.
-
Marvel at the pink and red flowers in Queenstown Garden and the jagged-shaped Remarkables Range as you make your way down Kawarau River.
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Catch sight of the rare Yellow-crowned Kākāriki fishing for some food in the lake’s crystal clear waters.
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Fun fact: The 2018 film, Mission: Impossible - Fallout was filmed in Queenstown.
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Join a guided day tour of Milford Sound, exploring scenic stops with hassle-free round-trip transfers from Queenstown.
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On your way to Milford Sound, you'll get to stop at places like Mirror Lakes and enjoy short walks to take in the area's natural beauty.
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Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, a fjord formed by glaciers, bordered by mountains and waterfalls. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and penguins.
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Enhance your experience by opting for the premium experience with a small group.
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Fun fact: The Lady Bowen Falls, one of Milford Sound's most iconic waterfalls, also provides electricity and water to the nearby village.
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Join a guided day tour of Milford Sound, exploring scenic stops with hassle-free round-trip transfers from Queenstown.
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On your way to Milford Sound, you'll get to stop at places like Mirror Lakes and enjoy short walks to take in the area's natural beauty.
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Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, a fjord formed by glaciers, bordered by mountains and waterfalls. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and penguins.
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Enhance your experience by opting for the premium experience with a small group.
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Fun fact: The Lady Bowen Falls, one of Milford Sound's most iconic waterfalls, also provides electricity and water to the nearby village.
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