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RealNZ - Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Whakatipu Lake Cruise

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For a dining experience like no other, cruise across Lake Whakatipu and discover Queenstown’s incomparable fine dining destination.

For a dining experience like no other, cruise across Lake Whakatipu and discover Queenstown’s incomparable fine dining destination.

Highlights

  • Take in Queenstown's scenic beauty on a cruise across the lake
  • Enjoy a gourmet BBQ buffet at Walter Peak High Country Farm
  • Taste locally sourced produce with freshly made gourmet buffet BBQ
  • Dinner and a show: relax after dessert with a skilful farm dog show

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. You will board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can purchase a drink or 2 for your journey.

Once at the lakeside Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant savour the delicious aromas as our chef has the best of local produce sizzling away on the grill. The buffet includes salads, vegetables, and succulent local meats cooked on the wood-fired BBQ. There is a wide range of delicious desserts on offer, including a vast array of fresh bread and cheese.

Overlooking Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown's alpine scenery, the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak is the perfect place to spend a few hours. Its colonial architecture and sweeping grounds evoke the elegance of a bygone era. An entertaining farm demonstration the whole family will enjoy is also included. If there is time remaining, explore the beautiful lakeside gardens before re-boarding the vessel for the return trip to Queenstown.

Adult $149.00
Child $75.00 (5-15)
Infant $0.00

What's included

  • Cruise across Lake Whatakipu (and return)
  • Gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner (depending on time selected)
  • Farm demonstration

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • RealNZ Visitor Centre
  • 88 Beach Street
  • Queenstown 9300
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • RealNZ experiences are cash free and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services..

Available Bookings from 11 May to 24 May 2025

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All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free

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

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Anonymous from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2025

Amazing trip

A must do activity in Queenstown, we went with the cruise / gourmet bbq. Stunning views from walter peak, bbq was great with many options. Walk around & farm introduction was very interesting learning about NZ history

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viviennea1 from New Zealand wrote on 09 April 2025

Fantastic day

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Queenstown. The barbeque buffet was amazing with foods to satisfy all tastes. The farm show was the right length of time. Its a gorgeous place with the historic house and gardens. Highly recommended

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Angela VanEyk from Australia wrote on 29 March 2025

Glad we did it!

The gourmet bbq at Walter Peake was recommended by other travelers. It was well worth the trip and the food was delicious! Only negative was that we couldn't hear the commentary over the engine.

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ferdy from New Zealand wrote on 25 March 2025

Must visit

Had an amazing experience…. Staff were friendly and bbq lunch buffet was delicious. Worth it. Must visit!

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Pradip Pandey from Australia wrote on 23 March 2025

Not to be missed

Walter Peak gourmet BBQ, a not to be missed experience for the BBQ lovers. Try the beers and bbq with the beautiful scenery of lake whakatipu

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