Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Return cruise on board the iconic TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship to/from Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Feed the farm animals at the Walter Peak Farm
- Enjoy an entertaining farm demonstration and farm tour
- Savor a delicious morning or afternoon tea at Walter Peak Farm
Full description
Begin this combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship, the TSS Earnslaw. Explore the decks, visit the steam room, or chat with the captain in the wheelhouse. Take advantage of the onboard cafe to purchase a drink or two.
You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the TSS Earnslaw, who will take you to the amphitheatre, where you will watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then a stroll to the charming old woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the TSS Earnslaw for your cruise back to Queenstown.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip cruise on TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Morning or afternoon tea (tea, coffee, scones, and muffins)
- Walter Peak Farm tour
- Live guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- • Cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- • If you require more information on the wheelchair accessibility both on the Tss Earnslaw and Walter Peak farm, please do not hesitate to ask
- • Non-slip shoes are recommended
- • Parking is not available, so please leave your car at your accommodation or in a Queenstown CBD carpark
Know before you go
- The tour is suitable for all ages – children love watching the dogs at work!
- A licensed café on board the TSS Earnslaw provides great refreshments
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The Day trip was absolutely fantastic and Brendan our guide was brilliant! I left my umbrella on the bus unfortunately but they are keeping it for me when I go back to Queenstown. Brendan had a great knowledge of the area.. we did lots of stops more than anticipated because everyone on the bus was super organised at getting OFF taking photos and getting back on in a timely manner .good lunch. When we got on the boat initially we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t have good visibility but the whole front area opened up after we got on the water.
enjoyable and interesting activity. got to learnt more about the glowworms
Awesome trip! Definitely worth the long drive it was absolutely stunning! The guide was also very friendly and informative! A must see in New Zealand.