New Zealand Tour
- Cruise on T.S.S. Earnslaw; a 1912 coal fired vintage Queenstown steamship
- A New Zealand cheese and antipasto platter with a selection of cured meats, fresh New Zealand seafood, olives, breads and dips.
- Central Otago wines including red and white varietals from three local wineries are sampled along with an insight into the history of winemaking in the region.
- Heritage and history tour of the Walter Peak area - Commentary provided by the skipper and farm demonstrator.
Departures
| Depart | 4pm (November - April) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 3.5 hours approx. |
| Leaves | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown |
| Returns | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
Take this return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm on board the vintage steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw.
During the cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak, enjoy a tour of the ship with a specialist historian. As you cruise you’ll learn about the steamship’s early cargo-carrying days serving the remote farms on the shores of the lake.
On disembarking at Walter Peak, visitors are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice and taken on a guided tour through the beautifully presented lakeside gardens. Your guide will show you the homestead’s collection of photographs and memorabilia of the pioneering farming families.
Visitors are then taken into the Colonel’s Homestead for a short slide show presentation of the heritage and history of the Walter Peak area.
Then relax in the idyllic rural surroundings and enjoy a hosted tasting of central Otago wines and a cheese tasting, accompanied by an antipasto platter. There is then the opportunity to relax in the lounge or bar and enjoy more wines (additional cost) or wander through the gardens. Afterwards, if time permits, enjoy a shortened farmyard visit before returning on board the TSS Earnslaw to Queenstown.
- Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: English, German, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
- This excursion is not suitable for children of all ages. Minimum age 18 years.
