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From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience

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3 hrs 30 mins

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Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Farm. Explore native gardens, plant a tree, and enjoy high tea featuring local ingredients.

4.8/5(30)

Max M

Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
We enjoyed the Steamer ride across Lake Wakatipu. Enjoyed the tour and talk of the gardens and eco efforts to bring more native trees to the area. Appreciated the attempts to grow a wide range of vegetables and herbs for the kitchen for use in the restaurant. I appreciated the growing of native trees and shrubs to plant on the land to regenerate native flora and fauna and enjoy helping make an effort by planting a tree.
    • Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, taking in sweeping views of Queenstown’s alpine landscape.

    • Wander through Walter Peak’s kitchen and native gardens, sampling fresh ingredients and discovering plants like tussock grass and manuka that shape New Zealand’s ecosystems.

    • Plant a native seedling on the reforested peninsula and leave a positive impact on the region’s biodiversity.

    • Enjoy a garden-to-table light lunch, featuring seasonal produce and homemade treats crafted from ingredients grown on-site.

    • Fun fact: The Colonel’s Homestead, originally built in 1902, was lovingly rebuilt in 1977 after a fire—preserving its lakeside heritage at Walter Peak.

    • Return cruise on the TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu

    • Guided tour of the kitchen gardens with produce tasting

    • Native flora & conservation walk

    • Opportunity to plant a native tree or shrub

    • Garden-to-table light lunch, featuring homegrown & locally sourced ingredients

    • Expert host commentary throughout the experience

    • Other food and drinks (available to purchase on board TSS Earnslaw)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Australia, Hong Kong, Israel and over 11 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Leanne B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Was a lovely cruise, nice music in the back ground, plenty of passengers but didn't feel too crowded onboard, was a pleasant experience

    Max M

    Group
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    We enjoyed the Steamer ride across Lake Wakatipu. Enjoyed the tour and talk of the gardens and eco efforts to bring more native trees to the area. Appreciated the attempts to grow a wide range of vegetables and herbs for the kitchen for use in the restaurant. I appreciated the growing of native trees and shrubs to plant on the land to regenerate native flora and fauna and enjoy helping make an effort by planting a tree.

    Kevin B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    Very enjoyable trip on the TSS Earnslaw with a lovely tour of the Gardens at Walter Peak and a commentry of the history of the station and the gardens and what they trying to acheive. A beautiful Afternoon tea in great setting, all were well looked after by the staff. Highly recommedned

    Amanda M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    Beautiful cruise. Lovely garden tour. Amazing afternoon tea. Happy to have planted a native tree. Friendly staff. Made a wonderful afternoon outing with my 85 year old father. Thanks team!☀️

    Sue O

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    The steamer boat was such a lovely experience. The views amazing and the staff were lovely. Our garden to table experience was very special. Really enjoyed the gardens and the food. Our guide was very informative.

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