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RealNZ - TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Eco Experience

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Fall in love with nature and immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet.

Fall in love with nature and immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet.

Highlights

  • Become part of the reforestation project and plant a native tree or shrub
  • Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
  • Enjoy a Ploughman’s Platter made up of local rustic produce
  • 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 morning or afternoon tea made up of homegrown and local produce. Stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the historic TSS Earnslaw.

Adult $149.00
Child $75.00 (5-17)
Infant $0.00 (0-4 years)

What's included

  • Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak (and return)
  • Tree or shrub to plant
  • Breakfast or lunch - Ploughman's platter buffet
  • Local rural host and horticulturist guide
  • Access to farm animal area

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please note your fantastic rural hosts will be holding an Eco Tour sign at Walter Peak, just look out for them when disembarking the TSS Earnslaw vessel.

Available Bookings from 13 Nov to 26 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
Great experience ! Great experience! One of the highlights of our Queenstown trip Great experience! One of the highlights of our Queenstown trip
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bernadettem1 from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2024

Make that booking - you will love it!

From booking to getting on board, the staff at RealNZ were awesome and are just a call away for any issues. We loved the cruise and the eco experience, we got to plant a tree each and check out their new gardens. I was a bit disappointed with the afternoon tea ----- the staff were rushing and I did not expect a "high tea" kinda "lunch" ......... Highly recommend the lovely lady who showed us around on the eco tour (sorry I forgot your name) and her friendly dog.

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Margaret Hemopo from New Zealand wrote on 26 March 2024

Lovely afternoon

Had a lovely time, enjoyed tasting the vegetables fresh from the garden. Was with a small group of 4 which made the experience even better! After planting my choice of native plant/tree we were treated to an afternoon tea using some of the local grown produce. Guide was great too.

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Megan Miller from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2024

Fantastic time on eco trip.

This experience was a real treat. Ashleigh was so knowledgeable and we loved hanging out with her. She made the trip. We learned a lot about the produce had a fantastic walk and planted a tree for the future. The afternoon tea was delicious and plentiful. We took a 7 year old and it was suitable for him too. A beautiful day. Many thanks Ashleigh. You are lovely 😊

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Prapatson Boonprasit from New Zealand wrote on 07 March 2024

Great experience !

Great experience!

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edbarbosa from New Zealand wrote on 07 March 2024

Great experience!

We had such an amazing time! Great place! Super friendly staff! A bit salty price but definitely worth it!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child 5-17

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