GalleryTSS Earnslaw | Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!
- Take in Queenstown's scenic beauty on a cruise across the lake
- Explore the history of the TSS Earnslaw as you wander through the onboard museum*
- Enjoy a gourmet BBQ buffet at Walter Peak High Country Station
- Watch a farm demonstration about farm life on a working property
- Round-trip steamship cruise
- Gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner (depending on option selected)
- Farm demonstration
- Interesting commentary on cruise
* The TSS Earnslaw undergoes annual maintenance from mid-May to early September each year. Walter Peak High Country Farm experiences will be serviced by the Spirit of Queenstown (Modern Catamaran) during this time. When booking, if there is no availability for TSS Earnslaw, you will need to choose Spirit of Queenstown.
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The scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak takes 45 minutes and it takes in views of Walter Peak, Cecil Peak and the Remarkables mountain range plus panoramic views around Lake Wakatipu.
- Shoes/boots (non-slip)
- Warm clothing/jacket
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Camera
| TSS Earnslaw |
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| Historic twin-screw steamship launched in 1912 (300-person capacity) |
| 45-minute one-way cruise - a longer time exploring the steamship’s rich heritage |
| Watch the coal stokers at work in the open-top engine room and relax with a drink from the onboard cafe and bar |
| Historic design might be tricky for prams or mobility aids |
| Don’t miss – the pianist and optional sing-a-long on your return scenic cruise to Queenstown |
| Spirit of Queenstown |
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| Modern catamaran designed for contemporary cruising (140-person capacity) |
| 30-minute one-way cruise - a longer time exploring Walter Peak |
| Relax on the spacious open-top deck with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu and The Remarkables with a drink from the onboard café and bar |
| Designed for everyone – more accessible for prams and mobility aids |
| Don’t miss – informative commentary sharing local insights as you take in the expansive mountain views |
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