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TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour | New Zealand

Private Day Trips
Digital
3 hours 30 minutes
English
  • Travel to Walter Peak aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, enjoying stunning views of Lake Wakatipu
  • Witness the impressive skills of farm dogs as they round up sheep from the paddocks
  • Watch out for the farm show and dog demonstration
  • Enjoy morning or afternoon tea
  • For more TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm experiences, check out:

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Options

Motorised Vessel & Walter Peak Farm Tour

TSS Earnslaw Vintage Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour

Motorised Vessel & Walter Peak Farm Tour

Inclusions

  • Return scenic cruise from Queenstown aboard the Motorised Vessel to Walter Peak High Country Farm

  • Guided walking tour of the farmyard

  • Feed sheep, deer, alpacas and Highland cows

  • Tours include morning or afternoon tea including scones, cakes and slices freshly baked at the farm

  • Working sheepdog demonstration

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

  • Hotel transfer

Additional Info

  • Please note the time indicates the cruise departure time

  • Kindly note the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Cruise will undergo maintenance from 19 May to 9 September 2025, so only the modern motorised cruise will be available during this period

FromNZD $131.69Per Person
Available from 29th Jul 2025

What's included in TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour | New Zealand

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Farm and be surrounded by snow-capped peaks and turquoise waters along the way
Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Farm and be surrounded by snow-capped peaks and turquoise waters along the way
Take a guided walking tour of Walter Peak Farm to learn more about New Zealand farm life
Take a guided walking tour of Walter Peak Farm to learn more about New Zealand farm life
Marvel at the stunning sceneries as you sail along Lake Wakatipu
Marvel at the stunning sceneries as you sail along Lake Wakatipu
Enjoy your time aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, the only hand-fired passenger-carrying steamship operating in the Southern Hemisphere
Enjoy your time aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, the only hand-fired passenger-carrying steamship operating in the Southern Hemisphere

— What You Can Expect —

Embark on a unique Queensland adventure with this experience!

Upon arriving at the farm, you'll be greeted by your rural host as you disembark and take you on a guided walking tour of the farmyard. You'll be able to visit the holding pens to feed the sheep and deer, and also get up close to the authentic Scottish Highland Cattle before strolling through the lakeside gardens headed towards the Colonel's Homestead for a traditional high country morning or afternoon tea of scones, cakes, and slices that are freshly baked at the farm. 

Later, follow the farmer to the shearing shed where you'll be able to observe the trained farm dogs as they round up sheep on the paddocks of the hills, you can even try your own hand at spinning wool before hopping back on board the TSS Earnslaw and heading back to Queenstown to cap off an authentic and wholesome colonial-style day!

Don’t miss out on this full-day tour around the best parts of Queensland and book your tickets with Over The Planet now!

Inclusions

  • Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Refund is not available for no-show or late arrivers
  • RealNZ (and associated companies) reserve the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant and equipment, amend specials or offers and alter ticket prices at any time.

Meet

Venues

Meeting / End Points

  • Walter Peak High Country Farm

Policies

Purchase Summary

  • The scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak takes 45 minutes on the TSS Earnslaw and 35 minutes on the Spirit of Queenstown
  • A variety of food and beverages (including espresso) are available for purchase on board the TSS Earnslaw from the Promenade Café
  • Parking in the summer months can be challenging, please ensure you allow ample time to park your car and check-in for your departure
  • For more FAQs, please refer here
  • For detail comparison on TSS Earnslaw and The Spirit of Queenstown, please refer here 
  • When booking with Over The Planet, guest confirm they have read and understand the natural hazard and risk here and is willing to participate the activity

— What To Bring —

  • Non-slip shoes/boots
  • Warm clothing/jacket
  • Sunscreen/sunglasses
  • Camera

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point