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TSS Earnslaw Cruises Timetable:
Walter Peak Farm & Barbecue Excursions:
- Oct - end April - 10.00am daily
- Sep - end May - 12.00noon daily
Walter Peak Evening Dining Excursions:
- Oct - end May - 6.00pm daily
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes / boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Woollen sweater / fleece jacket
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Camera and lots of film
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TSS Earnslaw Cruises
Step aboard – watch the stokers fuelling
the fireboxes and hear the sound of the steam
engines working as the TSS Earnslaw takes you
on a cruise of beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
Be transported in style on one of our regular
departures to Walter Peak High Country Farm. As
you relax on board enjoy delicious café
style food or a drink from the bar (extra cost).
Every cruise allows you plenty of time to explore
the TSS Earnslaw’s decks and bridge, view
the engine room and historic displays in the Fo’c’sle
Gallery and join a sing-along with the ship’s
pianist.
Cruises depart regularly throughout the day.
You can combine the cruise with a visit to Walter
Peak High Country Farm for a guided farm visit
& barbecue lunch or an evening buffet dining.
Walter Peak Barbecue Excursions
Combine a lake cruise and a guided farm visit
with a barbecue
lunch. The barbecue is freshly prepared
and served to you either on the lakeside terrace
or inside the Homestead. Fresh salads and crusty
bread perfectly complement the food sizzling on
the grill. Before or after the barbecue there
is time for you to see the farm animals and to
join in the farmyard walking tour.
Walter Peak Evening Dining
The perfect way for you to end an action packed
day in and around Queenstown is to take a nostalgic
cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to the Colonel’s
Homestead at Walter Peak. Enjoy high country hospitality
and a carvery
style buffet , featuring the best
of New Zealand meats and seafood, along with fresh
vegetables and garden salads. You may well find
the house dessert specialities hard to resist!
An entertaining after dinner show provides a
glimpse into farming life. On your return cruise
to Queenstown, relax with a drink from the bar
or join a lively sing-along.
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TSS Earnslaw
Cruises
Walter Peak Farm & Barbecue Excursions:
Duration - 3hrs 35mins (bookings
essential)
Walter Peak Evening Dining Excursions:
Duration - approx 4hrs (bookings
essential)
Suitable for all
ages
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Click map below to view
the route taken by
the TSS Earnslaw
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Prices |
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| Walter Peak Farm & Barbecue Excursions - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Farm & Barbecue Excursions - Child (5-14 inc.) |
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TSS Earnslaw Cruise, farmyard tour, animal viewing / demonstrations and barbecue meal (bookings essential)
*Departs 10.00am Returns 1.30pm 15 Oct - 15 Apr
*Departs 12.00noon Returns 3.30pm 1 Oct - 31 May & Sept
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| Walter Peak Evening Dining Carvery Buffet - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Evening Dining Carvery Buffet - Child (5-14 inc.) |
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TSS Earnslaw Cruise, carvery buffet and farm demonstrations (bookings essential)
*Departs 6.00pm Returns 10.00pm (Other times as locally advertised). Operates 01 October - 31 May only.
Please note: 20 July 2010 - 30 September 2010, sailings are on request, minimum numbers apply.
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| Walter Peak Horse Trek Excursions - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Horse Trek Excursions - Child (8-14 inc.) |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, and morning or afternoon tea at the Colonel's Homestead. Horse treks start from the stables and riders, accompanied by experienced guides, ride along a peninsular trail providing views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Walter Peak Horse Treks are suitable for those with no prievious riding experience and last approximately 40 minutes. Horse treks operate with a minimum of two people unless sole rider rate is applied; maximum weight 100kg; minimum age 8 years; maximum 5 persons. Bookings essential.
Excursions departs
10am 15 Oct - 15 Apr
12pm & 2pm 1 Oct - 15 Apr
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| TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise - Adult |
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| TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise - Child (5-14 inc.) |
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1.5 hour scenic cruise on board the coal fired steamship. Passengers cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm (without going ashore) and return. Departs:
10am 15 Oct - 15 Apr
12pm All year
2pm All year
4pm All year
6pm 15 Oct - 15 Apr
8pm 15 Oct - 15 Apr
"Kids Go Free" school holidays promotion 25 September 2010 - 10 October 2010 (applies to 12noon, 2pm & 4pm departures, conditions apply)
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| Christmas Dinner Cruise (Adult) |
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| Christmas Dinner Cruise (Child 5-14 years inclusive) |
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TSS Earnslaw Christmas Cruise's at either 12 noon or 6.00pm departures, a glass of Champagne on arrival at Walter Peak with all the Christmas dinner trimmings. Bookings essential.
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| TSS Earnslaw New Years Eve Cruise - Steamboat Jazz! - Adult |
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| TSS Earnslaw New Years Eve Cruise - Steamboat Jazz! - Child (5-14 years inclusive) |
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The extremely popular New Years Eve cruise. Celebrate in style and join our special cruise of Frankton Arm on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. Includes a glass of bubbly, cocktail food and a live jazz band. Departs Steamer Wharf at 10.30pm, returning at midnight for the fireworks display. Bookings are essential!!
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| Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion - Adult |
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| Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion - Child (5-14 yrs) |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak. Enjoy tea/coffee and home baking in the Colonel's Homestead and a walking farm tour, surrounded by lake and mountain views. The TSS Earnslaw will be on survey late May - early July and during this period a launch will substitute for the TSS Earnslaw. Departs:
10am 15 Oct - 15 Apr
12pm All year
2pm All year
"Kids Go Free" school holidays promotion 25 September 2010 - 10 October 2010 (applies to 12noon, 2pm & 4pm departures, conditions apply)
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| Walter Peak Heritage Excursion |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak where you are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine (or juice) and taken on a guided tour through the lakeside gardens. Visitors are then show a short slide show of the heritage and history of the Walter Peak area, followed by a tasting of Central Otago wines with NZ cheese and antipasto.
Departs 4pm Returns 7.30pm 15 Oct - 15 Apr.
Children not encouraged.
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| Walter Peak Taste New Zealand Evening Dining - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Taste New Zealand Evening Dining - Child (5-14 years inc.) |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak. On disembarking at Walter Peak, visitors are welcombed to the Colonel's Homestead for a hosted tasting of Central Otago wines and antipasto, followed be a seated main course offering a plated selection of NZ meats and seafood (vegetarian food is available). After dinner, if time permits, visitors may enjoy a short farm visit before returning to the TSS Earnslaw where a dessert buffet is served.
Operates for groups only with a minimum group size of 20 paying passengers.
Departs 4pm Returns 7.30pm 1 Oct - 31 May only. Please note: The Walter Peak Taste New Zealand Evening Dining option will be replaced with a Christmas Menu and glass of champagne on 25 December 2010/2011 with an 18:00hrs departure only - 2010/2011 rate: $135 adult and $67.50 child.
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| Walter Peak Evening Dining Homestead Roast - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Evening Dining Homestead Roast - Child |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm on board the vintage TSS Earnslaw. On disembarking at Walter Peak you are welcomed and escorted through the lakeside gardens to the Colonel's Homestead for dinner. The Homestead Roast features a three-course meal served to your table and seating is on a shared basis at communal tables in the Library. Following the meal, you have the option of a brief farm show or relaxing in the bar before returning to Queenstown. Bookings essential.
*Departs 6.00pm Returns 10.00pm 01 October - 31 May. 01 Aug - 30 Sep as locally advertised.
Please note: The Walter Peak Taste New Zealand Evening Dining option will be replaced with a Christmas Menu and glass of champagne on 25 December 2010/2011 with an 18:00hrs departure only - 2010/2011 rate: $135 adult and $67.50 child.
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| Walter Peak Guided Cycling - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Guided Cycling - Child |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak across Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to join a small group guided cycling tour. On arrival meet the experienced guide and then drive by van to Mavora Lakes where the cycling begins.
Cycle along a quiet back country road through tussock high country and enjoy views of the Von River, surrounding mountains and snow covered Mount Earnslaw at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Cyclists are accompanied by a van with cycle trailer enabling them to cycle as much or as little or as required. A picnic lunch and hot drinks are included. On arrival back at Walter Peak visit the Colonel's Homestead for afternoon tea before the return cruise back to Queenstown.
NOTE: Minimum age 8 years. Group size limited to 9 passengers per guide. Moderate fitness is required.
Departs: 10am 01 Nov - 15 Apr
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| Walter Peak Independent Cycling - Adult |
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| Walter Peak Independent Cycling - Child |
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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak across Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS
Earnslaw to explore the scenic Walter Peak Back Road unguided and using own equipment.
A small map is provided and food and/or beverage vouchers that can be exchanged either on board the TSS Earnslaw
or at the Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak.
On completion of cycling, return on board the TSS Earnslaw to Queenstown.
Mountain bikes can be hired in Queenstown. Cyclists need to be fully self-sufficient with food/drinks and well
equipped with gear and clothing as the cycling route along the Walter Peak Back Road is remote with no other services.
Safety helmets must be worn on the road and cyclists must not enter adjoining privately owned farmland. There is no
accommodation on the western side of Lake Wakatipu so cyclists must return to Queenstown on the same day.
NOTE: MINIMUM AGE 8 YEARS.
Departs: 10am 15 Oct – 15 Apr
12noon *All Year (excluding survey period)
2pm 15 Oct – 15 Apr
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*Includes Government taxes (GST).
"Kids Go Free" school holidays promotion 25 September 2010 - 10 October 2010.
Conditions: This special offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or discount (unless specified).
Kids Go free applies to children aged 0 - 18 years (school-aged).
Children (maximum of two) must be accompanied by a full fare-paying adult.
Meals, coach connections, flights, overnight cruises, underwater observatory and departures other than those listed are not included.
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