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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

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.

Adult $149.00

Child $75.00 (5-17)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years)

What's included

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak (and return)
Delicious rustic meal made up of homegrown and local produce
Tree or shrub to plant
Local rural host and horticulturist guide

Duration

Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf
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

Please note your fantastic rural hosts will be holding an Eco Tour sign at Walter Peak, just look out for them when disembarking the TSS Earnslaw vessel.

Available Bookings from 18 Jan to 31 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience

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arman from Australia wrote on 17 January 2025

Great cruise

Great cruise if you don't want to hustle for the perfect spot. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing experience. Love you kiwis....

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Thomas Oosterveld from Netherlands wrote on 16 January 2025

Eco experience TSS Earnslaw

It is a very nice ship. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was an enjoyable experience with a great hightea, fruitgarden and you could plant a tree of your choosing. We both enjoyed it a lot!

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Tammy Parker from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2025

Outstanding

This was a last minute booking for our last day in Queenstown and we are SO glad we did it. The TSS Earnslaw is a beauty, the crew attentive and the captain's narrative unobtrusive yet interesting. Our tour guide (Sarah-Jane I think, apologies if I've got that wrong) was welcoming and full of information. She dealt sensitively with those who had English as a second language and cheerfully gave a considered response to any question posed. The high tea was outstanding, beautifully presented, plentiful and predominantly sourced from the kitchen garden on site. It was awesome go be able to help woth reforestation although we were a little surprised a the number of our group who chose not to do this. Thankyou RealNZ for a great afternoon- we have already decided that we will return next year with our (grown-up) kids.

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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!

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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

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