| Season: | Mid Oct - mid Apr, daily departures |
| Duration: | 3 hrs 30 mins |
| 15 Oct 2010 - 15 Apr 2011 | |
| Departs: | 4pm |
| Prices from: | $80 adult |
- This excursion is not suitable for children of all ages. Minimum age 18 years
Gain an insight into Queenstown’s unique heritage with this fascinating excursion.
Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw accompanied by our onboard 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.
Disembark at Walter Peak High Country Farm for a guided tour of the Colonel’s Homestead and its beautifully presented gardens. Your guide will show you the homestead’s collection of photographs and memorabilia of the pioneering farming families.
Then relax in the idyllic rural surroundings and enjoy a central Otago wine and cheese tasting, accompanied by an antipasto platter.
Afterwards, stroll around the farmyard or simply relax in the gorgeous surrounds over a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or rich Pinot Noir before cruising back to Queenstown.
Duration 3hrs 30mins
TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak cruise route map
Antipasto platter and wine and cheese tasting included
Suitable for adults
Non-slip shoes/boots, warm clothing/jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses and camera.