Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Eco Experience
About this activity
Highlights
- Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
- Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
- Enjoy a delicious light lunch made up of local and homegrown rustic produce
- Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the legendary 1912 Steamship, TSS Earnslaw
- Explore our Restaurant Garden and watch produce go from garden to plate
Full description
Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel, who 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.
Time at the farm comes to an end after savouring a delicious light lunch with home-baked breads and local ingredients. The perrfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery.
Included / Excluded
- Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak (and return)
- Tree or shrub to plant
- Light lunch
- Local rural host and horticulturist guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is suitable for all ages
- A licensed café on board the TSS Earnslaw provides great refreshments
- Light lunch is made up of local product
Know before you go
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure of the cruise to check in
- Look out for your guides holding an eco tour sign when disembarking the TSS Earnslaw
- 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.