Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown, New Zealand
TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak High Country Farm Queenstown Full Steam Ahead
A lake cruise on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw combined with a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm is a great day out for both parents and children. The coal-fired TSS Earnslaw provides a fascinating link with Queenstown’s past. Children love watching the stokers at work in the engine room and seeing the glowing fireboxes. As you relax on board enjoy delicious café style food or a drink from the bar. Every cruise allows you plenty of time to explore the decks and bridge, view the historic displays in the fo’c’sle gallery or on the return cruise, enjoy a lively sing-along around the piano. All the fun of the farm Disembark from the TSS Earnslaw at Walter Peak High Country Farm on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu for a taste of rural New Zealand. Children can feed the lambs (during Spring) and other farmyard animals, watch the sheepdog round up a flock of sheep and see a shearing demonstration. Country air works up a healthy appetite, so the trip includes a hearty morning or afternoon tea with fresh scones and pikelets. BBQ lunches, Evening Dining and Horse Treks (min. age 8) are other popular options.
Activity Age Information Ideal for all ages
Price TSS Earnslaw Cruises Adult $50, Child $22 Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursions Adult $75, Child $22 (child is 5-14 years, 4 years and under carried free).
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Duration TSS Earnslaw Cruises12noon, 2pm, 4pm all year*, plus 10am (Oct – 15 April), 6pm and 8pm (Nov – March) (duration 1hr 30 mins) Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursions 12noon and 2pm all year*, plus 10am (Oct – 15 April) (duration 3 hrs 30 mins), reduced winter schedules. *The TSS Earnslaw will be on survey from 20 May – 29 June 2012 and during this time a launch will substitute.
TSS EARNSLAW CLUB MEMBERSHIP Enjoy unlimited travel for one year on board the TSS Earnslaw.
