Christmas Lunch, Dinner & New Years Eve = Special Occasions
Specials/Travel Deals
Enjoy the festive season with Real Journeys
The TSS Earnslaw is the grandest steamship to have graced Lake Wakatipu. Launched in 1912, she remains a symbol of the Southern Lakes and continues to delight passengers with her old world elegance and charm. Join us on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to celebrate these special occasions in style. Let our friendly staff look after you. Bookings are essential.
Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner
If you are in Queenstown over Christmas and don’t want to cook, let us make this Christmas one to remember. Enjoy a stress free Christmas lunch or dinner with family and friends at the Colonel’s Homestead restaurant, Walter Peak High Country Farm on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu. Two Christmas departures:
- Christmas Lunch: 12 noon
- Christmas Dinner: 6pm
Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner includes:
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Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw | ||
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Glass of bubbles on arrival at Walter Peak | ||
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Sumptuous carvery buffet with all the seasonal trimmings (view the menu) | ||
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Visit from Santa Claus |
Book this event: To book this occasion, please visit our Walter Peak Evening Dining page and search for availability on Christmas Day.

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