3h 30m
Embark on the TSS ‘Earnslaw’ for a Lake Wakatipu cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore lakeside gardens, savor traditional tea, and a farm tour. Witness sheepdogs and shearing demonstrations. Enjoy home-baked treats and Remarkables mountain views. Conclude with a delightful afternoon tea and a lakeside garden stroll before returning to Queenstown by boat.
Highlights
- Take a half-day tour cruising from Queenstown to Walter Peak, exploring a rural New Zealand country farm
- Board the vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship across Lake Wakatipu
- Indulge in a delightful morning or afternoon tea
- Participate in feeding the sheep and observe the sheep dogs in action
What to Expect
Embark on a scenic cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage coal-powered steamship, destined for Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy home-baked treats and a walking tour of the lakeside farm. As you depart from Queenstown, revel in the stunning vistas of Lake Wakatipu and sing along to old tunes played by the onboard pianist. Explore the original 1912 steam engines or visit the mini-museum showcasing the ship’s history.
Upon reaching Walter Peak, savour morning or afternoon tea and explore the alpine scenery in the lakeside gardens before the insightful farmyard walking tour. Learn about sheep and other livestock, witness a sheepdog demonstration, and observe the art of sheep shearing.
The return journey to Queenstown aboard the TSS Earnslaw offers picturesque views of the lake. This prominent South Island tourism operator received accolades at the 2007 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards for their dedication to conservation and quality service, winning the Conservation in Action Award and the Qualmark Mark of Quality Award.