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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

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Experience a relaxing cruise on board New Zealand's iconic TSS Earnslaw and gain an insight into high country life with a tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Experience a relaxing cruise on board New Zealand's iconic TSS Earnslaw and gain an insight into high country life with a tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Highlights

  • Scenic cruise on board the vintage TSS Earnslaw
  • A guided walking tour of the farmyard
  • Demonstrations of the farming lifestyle
  • Afternoon tea, freshly baked at the farm

Your experience begins with a magical cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship launched in 1912 and rich in local pioneering history.

Soak up the spectacular views with a wine or beer from our bar, visit the mini-museum or check out the action in the engine room as we cruise towards Walter Peak.

Upon disembarking, you will be greeted by our rural host who will take you on a fascinating guided tour of this historic farm.

On this interactive farming experience, you'll be able to see a sheep shearing demonstration and watch farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks.

Visit the holding pens and feed the farm animals before enjoying freshly baked afternoon tea in a delightfully rustic old wool shed.

A unique and interactive experience that will enable you to immerse yourself into rural New Zealand life.


Adult $145.00
Child $65.00 (5 to 15 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

What's included

  • Scenic cruise
  • Afternoon tea
  • Guided farm tour
  • Farming demonstrations

Location

Notes

  • Live sheep shearing has been temporarily suspended due to unexpected situations. In place, our team has organized an engaging sheep show for your entertainment, complete with informative demonstrations of diverse shearing methods, including the utilization of combs and clippers. Wool will be displayed allowing our guests to observe and feel the wool from our Walter Peak sheep. Our loyal farm dogs will continue to demonstrate their talents during the Dog Show, and we are confident that you will still have an enjoyable experience.

    Duration: 3.5 Hours

    Departure Location: RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown Bay. As you're pre-booked please queue directly at the TSS Earnslaw.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 20 minutes prior to departure.

    Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or special.

  • Child rates apply for 5 - 15 years, Infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$145.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant Free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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nickya1 from New Zealand wrote on 03 November 2022

Earnslaw

What a lovely thing to do. Definitely recommend to do

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Ant from New Zealand wrote on 25 April 2022

Walter Peak Cruise

Great experience

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Rebecca Siluch from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2024

Amazing experience

Phenomenal experience. Lots of different parts to it, makes it great value. Second time doing this and was just as good. Steam ship is impressive, farm estate is magnificent. Cream scones are better than expected - they make them perfectly! Shearing and dog show excellent. Seeing Mia (sheep dog) disappear up the hill to round up sheep gave me goose bumps. Wow love this place! Thank you and thank you Kevin for the tour!

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juane from Chile wrote on 14 November 2023

You must do it

If you are in Queenstown, you must experience the TSS Earnslaw cruise. Amazing experience and the food is really good on Walter Peak farm.

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sasivimont from Thailand wrote on 03 November 2023

กิจกรรมที่ควรมา โดยเฉพาะถ้ามีเด็กๆ

เวลา 3.30 ชม. ที่ยอดเยี่ยม เรือTSS สวย เก่าแก่ มีความเป็นมา เด็กๆได้เห็นกลไกการทำงานของเรือแบบใช้ถ่านหิน ในเรือมีเปียโนเพลินมาก มีเครื่องดื่ม ขนมปัง ขาย วิวสวยงาม พอถึง walter peak farm ได้เจอแกะเดินตามเป็นทางบนภูเขาน่ารักมาก เด็กได้เจอแกะ อาปาก้า และอื่นๆอีกหลายชนิด เวลาน้ำชาและขนมที่ยอดเยี่ยม พวกเรารักสุนัขต้อนแกะมาก

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