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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience
Immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet on an epic cruise aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship...
Immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet on an epic cruise aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship...
Highlights
- Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
- Enjoy a Ploughman’s Platter made up of local and homegrown produce
- Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
- Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the legendary 1912 Steamship, TSS Earnslaw
- Explore our Restaurant Garden and watch produce go from garden to plate.
Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, with a colonial homestead and beautiful lakeside gardens, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn more about conservation throughout New Zealand.
Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw Vessel (launched in 1912). You will be greeted by our rural hosts holding an Eco Tour sign upon disembarking the express vessel. Our fantastic team will welcome you, and give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants.
You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery. As a visitor and contributor, you will learn about the removal of wilding pines and the importance of planting natives into the area to bring back bird life, create habitats and develop natural vistas
Finish off the experience with a walk to the rustic Walter Peak buildings for a delicious light meal made up of homegrown and local produce. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw.
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- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
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- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great experience !
Prapatson Boonprasit from
NZ
Great experience!
edbarbosa from
NZ
Great experience!
edbarbosa from
NZ
Great experience!
edbarbosa from
NZ
One of the highlights of our Queenstown trip
simon44 from
Australia
One of the highlights of our Queenstown trip
simon44 from
Australia
One of the highlights of our Queenstown trip
simon44 from
Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Angelica Mercader from New Zealand wrote on 25 December 2024
Amazing
Great cruise and generous morning tea, nice garden and tree planting experience
bernadettem1 from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2024
Make that booking - you will love it!
From booking to getting on board, the staff at RealNZ were awesome and are just a call away for any issues. We loved the cruise and the eco experience, we got to plant a tree each and check out their new gardens. I was a bit disappointed with the afternoon tea ----- the staff were rushing and I did not expect a "high tea" kinda "lunch" ......... Highly recommend the lovely lady who showed us around on the eco tour (sorry I forgot your name) and her friendly dog.
Margaret Hemopo from New Zealand wrote on 26 March 2024
Lovely afternoon
Had a lovely time, enjoyed tasting the vegetables fresh from the garden. Was with a small group of 4 which made the experience even better! After planting my choice of native plant/tree we were treated to an afternoon tea using some of the local grown produce. Guide was great too.
Megan Miller from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2024
Fantastic time on eco trip.
This experience was a real treat. Ashleigh was so knowledgeable and we loved hanging out with her. She made the trip. We learned a lot about the produce had a fantastic walk and planted a tree for the future. The afternoon tea was delicious and plentiful. We took a 7 year old and it was suitable for him too. A beautiful day. Many thanks Ashleigh. You are lovely 😊
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gretchenb1 from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2024
The best!
I thought we were signing up for the farm tour which I’ve done many times but accidentally signed up for the eco experience. It was the best! The high tea was incredible and I enjoyed seeing the garden. My kids still got to feed the animals. So great!