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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Return Cruise to Walter Peak & Eco Experience
Immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet on an epic cruise aboard the iconic century-old coal-fired steamship...
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.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
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- Child$75.00
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- Adult$119.00
- Child$75.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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....
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!
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.
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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cathyz6 from China wrote on 27 February 2024
在农场种了一棵树
先是蒸汽船坐到Walter Peak码头下船，有2个local导游等候大家。参加eco tour的人不多，一共7个；参加另一个行程（看动物，剪羊毛）的比较多，有二三十个。导游先是在草坪上讲解当地的树木知识，然后带我们到生态农场，讲解了里面种植的一些蔬菜，还现场摘了酸浆草、小番茄给我们品尝，还有梨和苹果。接着去选植物，每人一棵，选好后带去种植区挖土种下，竖块木桩子，写下名字或祝福语。最后带到餐厅吃morning tea，有甜品和咖啡/茶。然后等下一艘蒸汽船经过，上船，返回皇后镇。