Invalid duration (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $499
Walter Peak Eco Experience – Aboard Vintage Steamship
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Explore our Restaurant Garden and watch produce go from garden to plate
- Become part of the reforestation project and plant a tree or shrub
- Learn about native wildlife and conservation in New Zealand
- Enjoy a delicious freshly baked afternoon tea
- Start and finish your journey cruising across Lake Whakatipu aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw
Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel, who 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.
Time at the farm comes to an end after savouring a delicious light lunch with home-baked breads and local ingredients. The perrfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery.
- In the event of a cancellation or amendment to your booking, refunds will only be granted when RealNZ receives notification at least 24 hours prior (NZ time) to departure date.
- Child rates apply for 5 – 15 years
- Infants 0 – 4 years carried free of charge but MUST be added to your booking
- There is no designated parking for the Earnslaw. Parking in Queenstown town centre is limited. You will need to allow additional time to find parking for your vehicle before boarding. We advise 30 minutes. There are parking lots available on Man Street and Church Street and free, limited parking down the Lake Esplanade.
- There’s no need to visit the tour operator at their Visitor Centre before boarding. Instead, head straight to the TSS Earnslaw at the Steamer Wharf Dock. One of our friendly crew will check you in via an iPad, using your booking name.
- Please note that the TSS Earnslaw, the Spirit of Queenstown, and Walter Peak are cashless and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services at these locations.
- The operator strongly recommends travel insurance for all their experiences, especially for those that require longer notification periods for cancellation (see below)
- The majority of the vessels and all coaches are smoke-free zones, no smoking will be permitted onboard.
Customer Reviews
No reviews available at the moment.
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Queenstown, OtagoQueenstown Jet Boa,t Wine and Food Tour
6 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $369
Queenstown, OtagoGlenorchy & Paradise Explorer | Small group tour
4 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $179
Queenstown, OtagoMilford Sound Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight from Queenstown
Invalid duration (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $799
Queenstown, Otago
Milford Sound Experience Small Group Tour
12 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $345
Queenstown, Otago
Queenstown Segway Bay Ride
1 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $89
Queenstown, OtagoMilford Sound Scenic Small Group Tour & Cruise | From Queenstown
Invalid duration (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $309
Te Anau, Southland
Te Anau Glowworm Cave Tour
2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $129
Doubtful Sound, Otago
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
7 hours (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $349
Queenstown, Otago
Lord of the Rings Glenorchy | From Queenstown
4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
From
NZD $285
Frequently Asked Questions
- Shoes/boots (non-slip)
- Warm clothing/jacket
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Camera
- Personal medication, including for asthma and allergies
Queenstown has a climate with four distinct seasons however, being located in an alpine environment means the weather can be changeable. A guide for the temperatures you can expect is as follows:
- summer (December-February) 19-29 Celsius,
- autumn (March-May) 15-25 Celsius,
- winter (June-August) 5-10 Celsius,
- spring (September-November) 9-15 Celsius
Please allow an additional 30 minutes to find parking for your vehicle prior to your check in time.
There is limited free street parking available in the streets surrounding central Queenstown. There is paid parking available in the Man Street and Church Street parking buildings plus pay and display parking at the Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks.
Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks are suitable for motorhomes. Please allow 15 minutes to walk to the RealNZ office from there.
Queenstown is around a 2.5 hour drive from Te Anau or around 1hr 15 minutes from Wanaka.
Our staff are trained to deal with incidents and in case of an emergency you should listen to their instructions.
We have a portable defibrillator on each of our overnight cruise vessels (Milford Mariner, Milford Wanderer and Fiordland Navigator).
In addition to this we also have portable defibrillators at the following locations:
• Milford Sound Visitor Terminal
• RealNZ Visitor Centre, Manapouri
• Cavern House (Te Anau Glowworm Caves)
• Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, Walter Peak
• TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship
• Stewart Island Ferry (Bluff - Oban - Bluff)
Please note that the TSS Earnslaw, the Spirit of Queenstown, and Walter Peak are cashless and we reserve the right to refuse cash as a means of payment when purchasing products or services at these locations.